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Our therapists provide couples therapy in Salem, MA

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Salem, MA therapy

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45,738 people sought couples therapy help in Massachusetts in the last year

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

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Our Salem providers are currently booked, however we have 109 online providers available right now in Massachusetts.

Leominster

Randi Braun She/Her

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS, Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card), +22 more

LGBTQIA+, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Stress, Women’s Issues, +5 more

Having worked in the community, I understand the importance of meeting the client where they are.

Next opening: Mon Jul 7, 2 pm View all availability

Cambridge

Russell Wolf He/Him

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS, Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card), +23 more

Coping Skills, Stress, Divorce / Breakup, Life Transition, Relationships, +3 more

Next opening: Mon Jul 7, 2 pm View all availability

Boston

Cheryl Boettger She/Her

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Compsych, JP Farley Corporation, Mass General Brigham (Optum), +3 more

Domestic Abuse, Anger, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Infidelity, +13 more

Life can present challenges that take us by surprise and sometimes we just need a little help.

Next opening: Mon Jul 7, 9 am View all availability

Westborough

Wendy Daly She/Her

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS, Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card), +20 more

Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Stress, Women’s Issues, Divorce / Breakup, +5 more

Providing an open and nonjudgmental environment allows us to develop an alliance that can result in building new skills or coping strategies as we wor... Providing an open and nonjudgmental environment allows us to develop an alliance that can result in building new skills or coping strategies as we work together to achieve your goals. Read more

Next opening: Thu Jul 10, 10 am View all availability

Worcester

Irene Carlson

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS, Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card), +21 more

Domestic Abuse, Narcissism, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Stress, +5 more

In consideration of a work-life balance, my work is very meaningful to me. I am culturally competent, evidence-based and think about client needs, whi... In consideration of a work-life balance, my work is very meaningful to me. I am culturally competent, evidence-based and think about client needs, which helps create a successful therapeutic alliance. Read more

Next opening: Tue Jul 8, 6 pm View all availability

Common approaches to Couples therapy

Hear from Christine Burgess, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)

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

An approach to couples work that can be powerful is to help increase understanding between two partners in order to bring clarity as to what the core issues are. This is foundational work for them, as it can often reduce tension and defensiveness and helps the couple shift into a more receptive state for each other.

What tools do you teach in couples/marriage counseling?

A simple yet powerful technique is “active listening,” which focuses entirely on understanding and responding to a partner. The listener must give the speaker their full attention, refrain from interrupting, and repeat what they heard to confirm understanding.

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

Progress is often revealed in how couples talk to each other. Their communication becomes more productive and less defensive.

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

It is encouraged that the couple find a playful activity that they both enjoy and do it regularly!

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

It is important for the couple to be in agreement as to why they are seeking help.

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.

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.

Insurance options

Self-pay costs

Our Salem therapists and counselors accept 23 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
Carelon | Medicare Advantage
Cigna | Evernorth
Compsych
Fallon Health | Medicare Advantage
Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network
First Health Network
Harvard Pilgrim

Self-pay costs at Salem

Talk therapy

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

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

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Tim is an awesome listener! He remembers conversations that we've had and will bring them up as a gage to of the progress I've made. I would recommend him to anyone who is considering therapy!

Mikelyn Apr 2025