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

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30  therapists available in Salem

Leominster

As a middle aged woman I understand many life issues including relationships, life changes and family dynamics....

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Leominster

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

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Leominster

I offer a warm, trauma-informed, and collaborative approach that honors each client’s story while supporting healing, growth, and ...

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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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Brookline

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Christine Burgess

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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.

Couples therapy FAQs

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 insurance and we offer self-pay options too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in Salem accept 30 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

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Compsych

  • Fallon Health | Medicare Advantage

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

  • First Health Network

  • Harvard Pilgrim

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Self-pay costs at Salem
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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Catherine is great and I love the convenience.
Amanda Sep 2025
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I just appreciate my therapist so much. She is extremely knowledgeable and helpful. I would highly recommend her!
Meghan Sep 2025
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I appreciate the weekend meeting time flexibility and the connection to my therapist as a male in my age group who is also a father. It is easy to share and be vulnerable with someone who checks these boxes for me and I'm fortunate to have a resource like that for talk therapy.
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Sebastian Sep 2025
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Lisa Umanita is a great therapist. She listens, helps with strategies/ coping and also validates how I feel. She has helped me so much!
Sandra Sep 2025
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Kenneth is the best provider. He's been very understanding with me but also pushes me to do my best. 1000000/10
Bethany Sep 2025
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Auto-sending calendar invites via email and SMS.
Kenneth Sep 2025
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My time seeing Jillian has been so positive for me. She has shown herself to be professional, empathetic, and invested in my life and well being. She's also been great about flexibility for times when I need more sessions, or if I need to move my time. I feel she has a strong understanding of what I personally need to continue to work toward being the best version of myself and helps me adapt to new challenges when they arise.
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Cory Sep 2025
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★★★★★
Ken is a perfect fit for me.
Brian Sep 2025
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Where to find us

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Address

70 Washington St Suite 404
Salem, MA 01970

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Salem is located in McIntire Historic District on Washington St. where it intersects with Lynde St. We share a building with MassHire North Shore Career Center - Salem, Koto Grill & Sushi, and other businesses.

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Phone number

(978) 637-8213
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Languages spoken by MA providers

  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
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Hours

Sunday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Monday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Thursday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Friday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Saturday 8:00am - 9:30pm

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Monday 8:00am - 11:00pm
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Saturday 8:00am - 6:00pm

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