The Gottman Method of couples therapy is a research-supported approach designed to enhance relationships by bolstering the bond between partners, resolving conflicts, and fostering shared meaning in their relationship through comprehensive assessments and tailored interventions that improve communication, trust, and the overall health of the partnership.
On average, couples attend marriage and couples counseling for 12 weeks. However, couples & marriage counseling may last longer or shorter, dependent on the couples’ needs, the challenges they’d like to work through, and the pace of their progress.
At Thriveworks, we accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.
If you’re here, you may be looking to confide in a mental health professional via marriage counseling or couples therapy because of issues in your relationship. At Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Waco, TX our therapists and counselors are here to offer you both a way to reconnect and communicate healthily and effectively.
Take time to consider whether you and your loved one could benefit from professional services—and then call or book online to get started.
Do I Need Relationship Counseling?
Deciding to talk with a provider in couples therapy or marriage counseling is an independent decision that you’ll need to make between you and your partner. However, there are common indications of unhealthy relationship dynamics that can be improved via therapy, including:
- Arguments that last for days or weeks
- Passive-aggressive communication methods
- Inability to respect each other’s boundaries
- Cheating or emotional infidelity
- One or more partners avoiding physical touch or sex
- Lying and other forms of emotional manipulation
If you’re experiencing any of the following issues in your relationship, it’s important to remember that you can find solutions via couples therapy or marriage counseling. Even if the issues you’re faced with are different than what’s listed, that’s okay.
What Are the Benefits of Couples Therapy or Marriage Counseling?
While one session can’t fix everything at play in your relationship, you and your partner can start establishing a connection with your provider from the moment you meet. Your Thriveworks therapist or counselor will be committed to ensuring that both of you get the insight and support you need to start making proactive changes in your relationship.
Couples therapy and marriage counseling at Thriveworks in Waco, TX can act as a mediator and guide as you learn to:
- Rebuild trust after infidelity or dishonesty
- Rekindle sexual intimacy together
- Manage strong emotions like anger or anxiety
- Establish healthy boundaries for communication
- Highlight the importance and need for compromise
Talking together with a therapist or counselor at Thriveworks in Waco, TX can start to rebuild the connection that’s been damaged by lack of trust and hard feelings. And with our virtual session options, you and your partner can attend online counseling or therapy sessions with your shared provider. You’ll be able to still prioritize your relationship’s needs from home, the office, or while traveling.
Schedule Relationship Counseling in Waco with Thriveworks
When you both decide that couples therapy or marriage counseling is right for you, our counselors and therapists at Thriveworks in Waco, TX will be here to support you. And when you call our office to connect with a mental health professional, expect to talk with your provider soon—most of our clients attend their first session within the same week.
Reach out to us to begin the process—doing so will unlock a host of great benefits, including:
- Scheduling assistance 7 days a week to help you find the right counselor to fit your needs and the schedule that fits both of your lives.
- Same-week availability for your couples therapy or marriage counseling session.
- We accept most major health insurance plans and offer self-pay rates for people paying out of pocket.
- Personalized mental health care from a trusted provider.
When we feel secure and content, our relationships are often incredibly rewarding. However, when issues arise, getting the help you need from a couples therapist or marriage counselor could offer you both a way to keep moving forward. If you and your partner are interested in talking with a marriage counselor or couples therapist about the challenges your relationship is faced with, call Thriveworks in Waco, TX today or go online to book.
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