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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 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our Massachusetts therapists and counselors accept 32 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • 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

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth EAP

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • Fallon Health

  • First Health Network

  • Harvard Pilgrim

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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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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.
Read more 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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