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I enjoy working with older adults with disabilities and those dealing with recent medical diagnoses.
Denise Rae is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 7 years of professional experience providing therapeutic care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. She has worked in numerous healthcare settings such as private practice, telehealth, and hospice where she specialized in counseling individuals coping with grief, anxiety, depression, family issues, adjustment issues, and more. In addition to her clinical therapeutic work with clients, Denise has spent over 24 years in social work assisting older adults and adults with disabilities.
Denise earned her Master of Social Work at Arizona State University. Depending on the specific issues at hand, Denise uses various modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, person-centered therapy, and mindfulness.
Through her caring and compassionate nature, Denise builds a trusting, nonjudgemental relationship with her clients. She recognizes that your sessions are a time for positive growth and change and will move at your speed toward a goal of overall wellness. Reach out to her today!
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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:
The types of therapy used in couples and marriage counseling include:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
When people think of marriage counseling, they often think of infidelity, complications with sex, and jealousy. While all of these challenges are valid reasons to seek couples and marriage counseling, they’re not the only reasons. Counseling can include preemptive measures, such as addressing concerns before entering into marriage or a committed relationship.
If you’d like to learn about how a couples or marriage counselor can make a positive impact in your relationship, consider contacting a professional at Thriveworks Counseling in Tempe, AZ. Whether you’re a newer couple just getting started or a seasoned couple with years together, counseling can be a transformative experience.
As mentioned earlier, there are many reasons couples seek counseling to improve their relationship. Some of these reasons include:
No matter the reason, marriage and family therapy should be sought with an open mind and honest intentions. By design, this form of counseling requires teamwork and acceptance of personal responsibility.
A couples therapist will work with you and your partner to create a safe space to discuss your relationship. During therapy sessions, your counselor will address your specific concerns and create a plan that works to improve those concerns.
The benefits of couples counseling are plentiful. They can include:
The above-mentioned benefits are just a few of the positives of attending therapy sessions. Our licensed marriage and family therapists in Tempe, AZ, are here to help you resolve these and any other relationship concerns you may have.
Deciding to seek couples counseling is a major step in strengthening your relationship. Whether you’ve just begun dating, recently entered into marriage, or have been married for some time, the benefits of counseling cannot be ignored.
When you work with a counselor at Thriveworks, you’ll receive attentive care and a compassionate ear. New clients can often make an appointment to be seen as soon as the same week of reaching out. To accommodate your schedule, we also offer online counseling via video and our offices are open early and close late. Many different insurance providers are accepted, and evening and weekend sessions are available.
Healthy relationships can play a role in our mental health and well-being. Relationships take time, commitment, and energy to thrive. But the benefits of that hard work reverberates through all areas of your life. If you feel like your relationship has room for improvement or continued growth, do not hesitate to reach out to our counselors at Thriveworks in Tempe, AZ. Give us a call today!
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