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?
Do We Need a Therapist?
Signs that you and your partner might have issues or dynamics that could be resolved through relationship counseling include:
- Arguments that escalate quickly and aren’t resolved
- Passive-aggressive behavior that inhibits communication
- Hurtful comments or actions that aren’t addressed
- Infidelity
- Feeling emotionally distant
- Lack of interest in physical intimacy, or anxiety about sex
- Lying or manipulation
Benefits of Couples Therapy or Marriage Counseling
If you’ve been experiencing any of the signs above, it’s possible that both of you could benefit from seeing a relationship counselor. A marriage counselor or couples therapist can help you both to:
- Establish healthy boundaries for communication
- Rebuild trust after infidelity or dishonesty
- Rekindle sexual intimacy
- Regulate their anger or stress
- Highlight the importance and need for compromise in their relationship
In addition to meeting in person, you and your partner may also benefit from our virtual services, which are a great way to prioritize your relationship, without needing to commute to a provider’s office to attend sessions. Consider whether you’d benefit from:
- Being able to meet from home, the office, or while traveling
- Having the resources to improve your relationship while looking after the kids or elderly relatives
- Increased scheduling flexibility
See a Marriage or Relationship Counselor in Clearwater, FL
Talk to a marriage counselor or couples therapist at Thriveworks in Clearwater, FL to receive the help and guidance your relationship needs to move forward. There are always difficulties to be encountered in any relationship, and our romantic bonds are worth taking extra steps to preserve. Go online, or pick up the phone and call our office today. Our scheduling specialists will be there to help—and they can also assist you. Becoming a Thriveworks client will open the door to our exclusive, industry-leading benefits, including:
- Weekend and evening availability: Gain extra scheduling time—book in the evening or on weekends, too.
- High-touch support with scheduling assistance 7 days a week: Our scheduling specialists are available every day of the week, helping you find the right counselor to fit your needs and the schedule that fits both of your lives.
With the help of a couples therapist or marriage counselor at Thriveworks, you and the one you love may be able to correct the unhealthy dynamics and communication issues that are harming your relationship. Rekindle the bond you share: At Thriveworks in Clearwater, FL our team of mental health professionals can provide their support through marriage counseling or couples therapy.
