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2,026 people sought couples therapy help at West Palm Beach in the last year

Discover how starting couples therapy can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.

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Stacey Santamarina

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What is your go-to approach for couples/marriage counseling?

My go-to approach for helping people in couples/marriage counseling is to build rapport, hear each person's perspective. Then educate, demonstrate, and have couples practice the communication, conflict resolution, and active listening tools in session. I find the best benefit is when couples commit to practicing tools learned in sessions at home.

What tools do you teach in couples/marriage counseling?

I teach the following tools in/couples marriage counseling: active listening, which ensures the person is not letting their perspective skew/change the message from their partner; using “I” statements instead of “you” statements since “you” statements put the other person on the defensive; the 4 Horsemen; and antidote concept, which helps couples identify toxic communication and change it.

How do you know when a client is making meaningful progress in couples/marriage counseling?

I know clients are making meaningful progress in couples/marriage counseling when they are practicing tools learned in sessions.

What can clients do in their personal time to supplement couples/marriage counseling?

Clients can supplement their time in couples/marriage counseling with podcasts, marriage seminars, and books, to which I can refer material.

What should someone do to prepare for starting couples/marriage counseling?

To prepare for your first couples/marriage counseling session, you can come with an open mind.

Starting Couples therapy

What is Couples therapy?

Thriveworks Couples therapy helps couples work through their specific relationship issues. It is led by licensed professionals — often licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs) — who are experts in their field and best-equipped to help couples. Some examples of common focuses within couples therapy include:

  • Jealousy
  • Trust issues
  • Infidelity
  • Opposing values
  • Different visions for the future
  • Disagreements in parenting
  • Lack of trust
  • Financial distress
  • Sex issues

How does Couples therapy work?

Couples therapy works by helping couples identify and better navigate their unique challenges. Following an initial assessment of the couple in terms of strengths and needs, the therapist would then discuss their therapeutic goals and any possible approaches or ways of working together as therapist and couple.
Couples attend sessions together, whether they meet in person or by video. In addition to regular couples therapy sessions, each partner may also be asked to attend a few individual sessions to supplement their progress. This will allow their counselor to get to know each individual better, assess each of their personal needs, and develop the very best treatment plan moving forward.

Is Couples therapy conducted in person or online?

Couples therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and via Online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you and your partner.

How long does Couples therapy last?

On average, couples attend couples therapy for 12 weeks. However, couples therapy may last longer or shorter, dependent on the couples' needs, the challenges they'd like to work through, and the pace of their progress.

Need more help deciding?

Is your relationship struggling with intimacy? Are you and your significant other having a difficult time staying faithful or committed to each other? Do you bicker about mundane things on a regular basis? If so, we recommend that you consider working with a couples therapist. Couples therapy is a form of psychotherapy that guides and support couples through their specific relationship issues. The end goal is to help strengthen the relationship, so long as it supports the health and wellbeing of each partner.

We can improve our relationships with others by leaps

and bounds if we become encouragers instead of critics.”

–Joyce Meyer

If you are in the Palm Beach area, and you’re interested in the benefits that you could find in couples therapy or relationship counseling, reach out to Thriveworks West Palm Beach, FL. We have relationship experts, including couples therapists, marriage counselors, premarital counselors, and other experts on staff. These professionals can help you and your significant other work through the issues you identify.

Thriveworks West Palm Beach, FL can offer you a couples therapy appointment as soon as today or tomorrow. We’ve worked hard to offer next-day availability as well as weekend and evening sessions. An important goal of ours is to accommodate every client by providing these quick, flexible scheduling opportunities. If you are ready to schedule your first appointment with a couples therapist, just give Thriveworks West Palm Beach a call at (561) 536-5293.

Couples Therapy Can Help You Work Through Relationship Issues

We already touched on a few relationship issues that can signify you need couples counseling. But the truth is that there are so many issues that can arise in a relationship and be worked through with the help of a couples therapist or another relationship expert. Thriveworks West Palm Beach, FL couples therapists don’t have limitations in terms of what relationship issues they can help you with. They can virtually help you work through whatever problem is standing in your way. That said, here are common relationship issues:

  • Jealousy
  • Lack of compassion or appreciation
  • Not spending enough time together
  • Waning intimacy
  • Major life transitions
  • Financial stressors
  • Disagreements in parenting
  • Bickering

If your relationship is experiencing any of the problems above or another problem that didn’t make this list, consider reaching out to Thriveworks West Palm Beach, FL. Know that there is no shame or judgment in therapy or counseling for relationship help.

How Does Couples Therapy Work?

Guess what? You don’t have to have a huge or even a slight problem in your relationship to work with a couples counselor. Yes, if you are in need of problem resolution help, it’s a good idea to work with a couples therapist. But you can also benefit from couples therapist if you simply want to strengthen your relationship.

In any case, relationship counseling can have a huge impact on your relationship, as a couples therapist at Thriveworks West Palm Beach, FL can help you…

  1. Communicate more effectively
  2. Manage relationship expectations
  3. Have difficult conversations
  4. Take the next step in your relationship
  5. Prepare for marriage
  6. Remember the good
  7. Strengthen your relationship
  8. Remind each other of your love and appreciation

The above are important to a happy, healthy relationship. If you are interested in working with a couples therapist and strengthening your relationship, reach out to Thriveworks West Palm Beach, FL today.

Work with a Couples Counselor at Thriveworks West Palm Beach, FL

Our relationships play a big part in whether or not we’re happy. If you aren’t happy with the current state of your relationship or you are happy with your relationship and you want to ensure that it stays standing, consider working with a couples therapist or counselor at Thriveworks West Palm Beach, FL. We have other relationship experts too, including marriage counselors and premarital counselors, who would love to work with you and your partner.

If you are interested in scheduling an appointment, just call (561) 536-5293 to get started. As we touched on earlier, we offer quick, flexible scheduling options. This means that when you call in to set up your session, you and your partner will be able to find a day and time that works for both of your schedules.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our West Palm Beach therapists and counselors accept 21 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth EAP

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • First Health Network

  • Florida Blue | BCBS | Blue Cross Blue Shield

  • Florida Blue | Medicare Advantage

  • Humana Exchange

  • Humana HMO/POS

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Self-pay costs at West Palm Beach
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

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My therapist, Kathy, is fabulous and very patient with me. I feel amazing each time I get off line from her - baby steps !!
Read more My therapist, Kathy, is fabulous and very patient with me. I feel amazing each time I get off line from her - baby steps !!
Linda Feb 2024
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★★★★★
Jessica Campbell is amazing. I would highly recommend her.
John Feb 2024
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Thanks for the convenience of services and matching with a Christian Therapist Kathy is wonderful!
Read more Thanks for the convenience of services and matching with a Christian Therapist Kathy is wonderful!
Kim Feb 2024
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★★★★★
She is an amazing therapist very easy to talk to
Kim Jan 2024
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Jason Weed is amazingly passionate and dedicated to his clients. If you’ve had even the tiniest inkling that Jason would be a good fit for you, go with it & go with Jason
Read more Jason Weed is amazingly passionate and dedicated to his clients. If you’ve had even the tiniest inkling that Jason would be a good fit for you, go with it & go with Jason
West Palm Beach Jun 2022
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★★★★★
Jason Weed is one of the most compassionate therapist that I have known. He is attentive to his patients/clients and adjust his therapeutic style to meet the needs of each and everyone of his patients/clients. Jason is a well rounded therapist who is educated in EDMR therapy. Jason is also passionate and knowledgeable in the LBGBTQIA plus community.
Read more Jason Weed is one of the most compassionate therapist that I have known. He is attentive to his patients/clients and adjust his therapeutic style to meet the needs of each and everyone of his patients/clients. Jason is a well rounded therapist who is educated in EDMR therapy. Jason is also passionate and knowledgeable in the LBGBTQIA plus community.
West Palm Beach Jul 2021
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★★★★★
Jason is so warm and welcoming to everyone he works with. He is versed in a multitude of therapeutic techniques and approaches to counseling and has experience working with teens and adults with mental health and/or substance use disorders. He helps educate me with planning and preparation for better handling of daily stressful situations both in and out of the workplace. I cannot recommend him highly enough!
Read more Jason is so warm and welcoming to everyone he works with. He is versed in a multitude of therapeutic techniques and approaches to counseling and has experience working with teens and adults with mental health and/or substance use disorders. He helps educate me with planning and preparation for better handling of daily stressful situations both in and out of the workplace. I cannot recommend him highly enough!
West Palm Beach Jul 2021
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★★★★★
Melanie provides exceptional services! I truly appreciate all that she does. She is caring, professional, and goes far and beyond! I would recommend her to anyone! Thank you Melanie for all you do!
Read more Melanie provides exceptional services! I truly appreciate all that she does. She is caring, professional, and goes far and beyond! I would recommend her to anyone! Thank you Melanie for all you do!
West Palm Beach May 2020
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry West Palm Beach is located near the intersection of Australian Ave and Belvedere Rd, just west of Interstate 95. Our office shares a building with Embassy Suites by Hilton West Palm Beach Central, as well as Romano Law Group, among other businesses. The closest bus stop is Australian Ave at Belvedere Rd.

Phone number

(561) 903-2450

Languages spoken by FL providers

  • English
  • Creole
  • French
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