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960 people sought couples/marriage therapy help at West Springfield in the last year

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103  therapists available in West Springfield

Watertown

I am so glad you've taken this brave step towards seeking support, and I am here to listen and work with you to navigate whatever ...

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Boston

As a bi-cultural Black woman, I am committed to providing intentional and culturally responsive work....

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Attleboro

As an experienced therapist, I am passionate about helping people and focusing on achieving their goals, and I am excited to learn...

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Newton

As an African American male, I understand the unique challenges associated with engaging with a mental health professional. Throug...

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Lexington

People who want to climb Mt. Everest and make it back safely often hire a highly skilled guide—frequently one of the famous indige...

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Quincy

As a man of color from a diverse cultural background, I understand the need to provide culturally appropriate care for patients an...

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Salem

Stephen Medina is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who has 7 years of experience providing care to children, adolescents,...

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Lexington

I believe healing is a personal journey of self-discovery — a return to the innate worth, wholeness, and strength we each carry wi...

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Quincy

I understand the importance of meeting clients where they are, and I work to tailor treatment approaches to meet individual needs ...

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Leominster

I am an empathetic counselor who values rapport as the most important aspect of the counseling experience....

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Quincy

Kelsey Quinn is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who has been working in the mental health field for 10 years collaborati...

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Worcester

As a dedicated Clinician, I am here to help overwhelming feelings not to detour us from our true authentic selves....

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Westborough

As a woman who has worked with both typical and atypical children for most of my life, I understand how to create a safe, fun, and...

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Lexington

As a multi-cultural counselor, I recognize the importance of respecting cultural, sexual, and gender diversity....

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Newton

Peter Camden is a Licensed Individual and Family Therapist (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) in the state of Massachusetts and Rho...

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Quincy

As someone who views mental health as essential to well-being and self-care, I understand the challenges of navigating through thi...

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Attleboro

I use a holistic approach to treating unwanted behaviors by challenging the cognitive lens and encouraging self-awareness, self-lo...

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Cambridge

As a bilingual Latina therapist, I provide a safe and supportive space to explore your inner world and grow into your best self, n...

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Boston

Having spent over a decade in the U.S. as an immigrant from China, I understand the unique challenges faced by those with multicul...

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Brookline

I have a very strong skill set in treating those patients that have suffered trauma in their lives....

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Cambridge

I understand how quietly heavy life can feel—even when everything looks “fine” on the outside....

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Salem

Feeling overwhelmed, unsupported, or disconnected can be challenging and frustrating. I am here to provide a supportive place wher...

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Boston

I strive to help each client utilize their strengths to improve their quality of life through a queer, sober, neurodivergent-infor...

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Salem

I believe in working collaboratively with my clients, meeting them where they are and utilizing strengths to explore solutions....

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Cambridge

As a Black Haitian-American woman, I understand what it means to be different, among many other things....

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Cambridge

As someone who has navigated life experiences and stressors, I will support and guide you through your own....

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Boston

As a woman of color and a mom myself, I understand the issues our different communities are presented with on a daily basis with ...

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Cambridge

I like to focus on a fun way to get to the root of the diagnosis in a judgment-free zone!...

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Lexington

I firmly believe that everyone deserves to be heard, understood, and supported....

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Attleboro

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience working with adults and teenagers, as well ove...

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Somerville

As a clinician with experience in outpatient clinics and other community-based settings, I have developed the ability to meet and ...

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Worcester

As a former member of a special operations military unit, I understand and can empathize with directly- and indirectly-related iss...

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Framingham

As an individual who struggled with depression and anxiety in the past, I understand the difficulty that one goes through carrying...

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Leominster

Ashley Kitchen-Sweet is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 8 years of specialized experience in guiding adults through d...

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Boston

As a military veteran, I understand the corrosive nature of trauma and the unique obstacles that living with trauma-related sympto...

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Cambridge

Cody Doucette is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a Master's degree in Counseling and Psychological Services. He has a pass...

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Leominster

I understand the importance of finding the courage to raise your voice, to speak your truth, to walk in hope....

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Attleboro

As an empathetic individual it is Tiffany's passion to help people of all kinds through therapeutic skill, technique and cultural ...

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Leominster

I offer mindfulness-based cognitive therapy to deepen self-awareness as a means of healing....

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Boston

Azizi Carle is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in the states of Massachusetts and Texas who has over 10 years’ exp...

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Framingham

As a psychoanalyst, I use a client-centered, holistic approach that prioritizes the human being beyond the diagnosis, and connects...

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Newton

I am here to support you through life's transitions, helping you uncover unmet needs and develop the skills to thrive....

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Boston

As a woman of Color who has experienced several cultures, religions, and walks of life, I have the open-mindedness to meet people ...

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Boston

As a passionate clinician, navigating the challenging experience of life, I look forward to meeting with you as we embark on a jou...

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Cambridge

Engaging in therapy is an act of courage and self-love. As a therapist I am committed to helping my clients build on this momentum...

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Brookline

As individuals, our lived experiences and perspectives are inherently unique to us....

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Westborough

Clients often share that they feel truly heard and supported with me, and that together we’re able to bring clarity, balance, and ...

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Framingham

I know how important it is to feel truly seen and supported, and I'd be honored to walk with you as you work toward healing, growt...

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Newton

Starting therapy is a leap of faith— it means trusting someone to be there at vulnerable moments....

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Boston

As a lesbian-identified woman of color, I understand the unique issue of identity exploration....

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Leominster

As a South Asian immigrant and female therapist, I deeply understand the unique challenges and pervasive impacts of racial and gen...

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Worcester

As a young woman, I understand the challenges that academic, work, and family stress can present....

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Leominster

I work to make sure that my clients feel empowered and not stigmatized by any mental health issues that they are experiencing....

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Cambridge

The mind is like an iceberg. It floats with one seventh of its bulk above water - Sigmund Freud...

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Framingham

I am dedicated to helping adults and adolescents navigate life's challenges and achieve personal growth through compassionate and ...

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Leominster

My professional and personal experience allow me to understand the complexities of being human....

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Attleboro

Asking for help can be overwhelming, but confronting choices on a daily basis can become easier with the right support system in p...

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Cambridge

I hope to create an expressive and creative space for all walks of life by learning from one another, building a relationship, and...

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Boston

As a woman of color, I understand the importance of intersectionality and cultural competence and their impact on mental health....

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Lexington

I am grateful for the long life I’ve lived so far and hopeful for many more years. Through clients and coworkers, I’ve learned tha...

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Salem

As a long-term career therapist, I have a passion for my work and feel privileged to work with those who share their heartfelt cha...

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Lexington

As a young woman who has allowed self-esteem, confidence, and anxiety to get in the way of life, I understand how difficult it can...

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Salem

I use a person-centered, solution-focused, cognitive-behavioral approach for all clients, offering a non-judgmental, caring, and e...

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Quincy

Caring and creative licensed professional with over 20 years' combined experience in education, mental health, and healthcare sect...

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Boston

As a gay cisgender bicultural man of color, I understand the unique challenges of identity exploration and intersectionality....

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Framingham

Lena Nganga is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with more than 15 years of experience assisting teens, adults...

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Brookline

Christopher Andrew is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who has 7 years of experience partnering with adolescents and youn...

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Worcester

I'm passionate about creating a safe and judgement-free space where you can explore, heal, and grow into your best self; together,...

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Cambridge

As a queer-identified clinician who works with an eclectic style of specialities, I understand the importance of client-centered a...

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Cambridge

As a therapist, I offer a warm and supportive space where clients feel empowered to grow, heal, and thrive....

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Salem

I am an empathetic and experienced therapist dedicated to helping clients achieve personal growth and emotional well-being....

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Boston

As a DBT-Trained clinician, I understand that sometimes individuals just need someone to walk the path of life with while figuring...

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Worcester

We are all on a journey of moving towards our happiest and best selves - I want to offer a helping hand toward you in this process...

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Quincy

It takes a lot of strength for individuals to engage in counseling, and I understand the importance of building trust and rapport ...

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Leominster

I work to provide clients with a space they feel comfortable exploring themselves in that is free of judgement....

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Cambridge

I’ve had the privilege of working in a wide range of mental health settings, from substance abuse treatment facilities to crisis s...

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Brookline

As someone who has lived and trained across cultures I understand how complex our stories can be. I offer a space to explore deepe...

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Boston

As a provider with 10 years of experience, I am committed to exploring emotional depth and believe in the profound impact of facin...

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Cambridge

My goal is to create a safe space where folks feel seen, heard, and comfortable sharing their struggles — together, we'll work on ...

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Lexington

As a queer-identified woman and first generation immigrant, I empathize with the experiences of those processing complex and nuanc...

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Boston

As a clinical psychologist trained as a generalist with over 20+ years of experience and specialty training in treating anxiety, d...

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Leominster

Talking has a curative quality. It allows us to gain access to thoughts and feelings we could have been previously unaware of....

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Leominster

As a trauma-informed clinician and mother, I understand how complex and deeply personal the journey toward healing can be....

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Quincy

Mary Ellen Smith is a Board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with 37 years of experience in nursi...

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Brookline

I believe that true healing comes from feeling heard and understood....

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Lexington

Like you, I hold many identities (i.e. queer, neurodivergent, female, etc) and I recognize that each of your unique identities is ...

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Somerville

As a therapist who has been in the field for 9 years, I understand how complex each individual's story can be....

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Brookline

As a Psychotherapist with 10+ years of clinical experience, I have been able to witness the impressive transformation folks have b...

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Boston

I am committed to helping individuals overcome any barriers to optimum mental health and reaching their goals in treatment. I have...

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Cambridge

Margaret Oloyede is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practioner with 8 years of experience treating adults who are struggling to ...

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Cambridge

As a psychiatric provider, I consider it an honor to partner with my patients in meeting their healthcare goals while living their...

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Lexington

Pinelopi Dovinos is a psychotherapist with a Master’s Degree in Social Work and Certification in Gender and sexuality (queer stu...

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Attleboro

As a second-generation Asian woman of color, I have the insight and compassion of feeling different and empowering self-esteem to ...

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Salem

As an experienced individual and family therapist, I respect and recognize the vulnerability and the strength of taking that first...

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Quincy

I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. ...

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Boston

Amanda Wayne is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who has had the great fortune to work with clients of all ages, ethn...

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Boston

Going to therapy is like going to the gym; you may feel sore and you won’t see immediate effects, but the long-term results are gr...

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Cambridge

Jennifer Royster is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who has experience working with diverse populations acro...

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Cambridge

Having worked in various settings with individuals, children, and families in their homes and through outpatient therapy I have be...

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Lexington

Starting therapy can often be a daunting task; my goal is to provide a comfortable and supportive therapeutic environment in which...

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Attleboro

As a bicultural and trilingual woman and mother, I understand issues of culture and ethnicity, as well as parenting....

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Boston

I will create a secured atmosphere where clients will feel appreciated and will obtain the highest quality of care while working t...

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Starting Couples/marriage therapy in West Springfield

What is couples & marriage counseling?

Couples therapy and marriage counseling, also known as relationship counseling, helps couples work through their specific relationship issues. Some examples of common focuses within couples therapy and marriage counseling include:

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

What type of therapy is used in couples therapy?

The types of therapy used in couples and marriage counseling include:

  • The Gottman Method
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Emotionally-focused therapy (EFT)
  • Solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT)
  • Strength-based therapy

What kind of therapist is best for couples?

At Thriveworks, Couples/marriage therapy is led by licensed professionals — often licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs) — who are experts in their field and best-equipped to help couples.

What is the Gottman Method of couples therapy?

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.

How to tell if I need couples therapy?

If you’re facing persistent relationship problems, communication breakdowns, or unresolved conflicts that are impacting your emotional well-being and happiness, Couples/marriage therapy may be beneficial for you.

Should every couple go to couples therapy?

While marriage and couple’s counseling is typically recommended for couples who are experiencing persistent or severe relationship issues, any relationship can benefit from attending these sessions.

Is couples & marriage counseling conducted in person or online?

Marriage and couples counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you and your partner.

How long does couples & marriage counseling last?

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.

How much does couples & marriage counseling cost?

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.

Need more help deciding?

Couples and Marriage Counseling in West Springfield, MA: Giving Relationships a Chance

Many couples seek marriage counseling to help mediate or move past the issues that are holding them back and causing emotional pain. When blame and resentment build, it can become impossible to hear one another out. An outside perspective from a trained, professional couples and marriage counselors can help to improve communication, mutual respect, and the growth of a healthier relationship.

Whether the nature of your relationship is transitioning or if you are trying to strengthen and improve your established situation, seeking the help and advice of a professional does not imply failure, but rather, an important and meaningful appreciation for your loved one. If you are thinking about reaching out to a therapist for relationship counseling, we are available to discuss the options with you. If you are near the West Springfield area and are considering marriage counseling for your relationship, please reach out to Thriveworks Counseling in West Springfield, MA.

What’s Marriage Counseling and How Can It Help?

Also known as couples counseling, or marital therapy, marriage counseling is also often used in conjunction with or in addition to family therapy, individual counseling, life coaching for relationships, pre-marriage counseling and Christian counseling.

Marriage counselors help couples in romantic relationships resolve conflicts, strengthen communication and make difficult decisions or transitions. It is often short term and usually involves both partners but can be individual. Marriage counseling services can include but are not limited to dating, engagement, marriage, family planning, same-sex relationships, family grief or loss, separation, divorce, coparenting, illness.

Benefits of counseling for couples can include an increase in open communication, better communication techniques and problem-solving tools. Therapists can help you and your partner learn how to discuss your differences in a rational and positive manner. They can help you understand each other’s emotional needs and desires and prepare you for future challenges as you navigate the life you share.

What Issues Are Addressed in Relationship Therapy and Marriage Counseling?

Our therapists in West Springfield are experienced in helping clients with the unique challenges that couples face. Our licensed and professional counselors will assess the issues presented by you and your partner and develop a plan that addresses your specific needs. Some issues that couples seek counseling for often include:

  • Lack of affection, understanding, or trust
  • Jealousy issues and issues resulting from infidelity or deceptive behavior
  • Differing beliefs, lifestyles or religions
  • Unresolved issues from past relationships and anxiety about the future
  • Sexual difficulties and sexual communication issues
  • Family planning, fertility issues, miscarriage and pregnancy
  • Parenting disagreements, coparenting, and differing parenting styles and expectations
  • Financial stress as a result of unemployment, debt, or differing lifestyle expectations
  • Anger issues and anger management
  • Mutual grief due to the loss of a child, parent or loved one or friend
  • Navigating divorce and separation
  • Adapting to new home life situations as a result of retirement or work-at-home situations

What Happens During a Couples or Marriage Therapy Session?

Most often therapists will meet with couples together to help identity and create resolution for issues at hand. Sometimes a therapist will want to meet for individual sessions related to specific personal concerns and issues. Couples therapy can be short term or evolved into more in-depth therapy for specific issues that are uncovered.

Often times your therapist approach will include the following steps:

  1. Identifying areas of conflict and miscommunication
  2. Provide insight and tools to develop better conflict resolution
  3. Prepare for future challenges
  4. Mediate expectations and differences
  5. Develop skill and patterns to help adapt help to changing circumstances

Schedule Couples Counseling at Thriveworks In West Springfield!

Our goal is to make getting started with marriage and couples counseling easy for you and your partner. You can reach us 7 days a week or schedule an appointment online with any of our counselors. We offer affordable therapy, accept many insurance plans, and provide same-week appointments to new clients. Please don’t hesitate to call us.

Thriveworks is here for you to provide a confidential and safe place for you and your partner to work through the ups-and-downs of your relationship and look toward your future!

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 360+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in West Springfield accept 25 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Aetna Medicare Advantage

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO)

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS

  • Carelon

  • Carelon | Medicare Advantage

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Compsych

  • Fallon Health | Medicare Advantage

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

  • First Health Network

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Self-pay costs at West Springfield
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

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4.7 Thriveworks West Springfield reviews are collected through Thriveworks.com.
★★★★★
Thriveworks helped me realize that I do believe people can change. I’m not the person I was three months ago, broken and fearful. I’m healthy and happy and for the first time being kind to myself. Thank you for giving me my life back.
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry West Springfield is located in the same building as Accurate Accounting Service, HomeWatch CareGivers, Progressive Insurance, and many other businesses. We are right across the street from Old Meadow Ceremony and right by the intersection of Church Street and Union Street. Nearby is the intersection of Church Street and Albany Street.

Phone number

(413) 675-5058

Languages spoken by MA providers

  • English
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