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My primary approach for couples and marriage counseling is cognitive behavioral couples therapy (CBCT). I prefer this approach because I find it to be a straightforward way of helping couples improve their communication, trust, and conflict resolution skills which tend to lead to more satisfying relationships.
Some of the tools I teach in couples and marriage counseling are:
I know a client is making meaningful progress in couples and marriage counseling when I see improved communication, conflict resolution, and understanding of one another. This often includes decreased defensiveness and criticism and increased accountability.
I encourage my couples to spend intentional time using the skills they are learning in counseling. This may include date nights, weekly check-ins, or reading books that deepen their understanding of one another.
To prepare for your first couples counseling session, I recommend that the couple have a discussion about what they want to address and accomplish in the counseling process.
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.
If you’re here, you may be looking to confide in a mental health professional via marriage counseling or couples therapy because of issues in your relationship. At Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Waco, TX our therapists and counselors are here to offer you both a way to reconnect and communicate healthily and effectively.
Take time to consider whether you and your loved one could benefit from professional services—and then call or book online to get started.
Deciding to talk with a provider in couples therapy or marriage counseling is an independent decision that you’ll need to make between you and your partner. However, there are common indications of unhealthy relationship dynamics that can be improved via therapy, including:
If you’re experiencing any of the following issues in your relationship, it’s important to remember that you can find solutions via couples therapy or marriage counseling. Even if the issues you’re faced with are different than what’s listed, that’s okay.
While one session can’t fix everything at play in your relationship, you and your partner can start establishing a connection with your provider from the moment you meet. Your Thriveworks therapist or counselor will be committed to ensuring that both of you get the insight and support you need to start making proactive changes in your relationship.
Couples therapy and marriage counseling at Thriveworks in Waco, TX can act as a mediator and guide as you learn to:
Talking together with a therapist or counselor at Thriveworks in Waco, TX can start to rebuild the connection that’s been damaged by lack of trust and hard feelings. And with our virtual session options, you and your partner can attend online counseling or therapy sessions with your shared provider. You’ll be able to still prioritize your relationship’s needs from home, the office, or while traveling.
When you both decide that couples therapy or marriage counseling is right for you, our counselors and therapists at Thriveworks in Waco, TX will be here to support you. And when you call our office to connect with a mental health professional, expect to talk with your provider soon—most of our clients attend their first session within the same week.
Reach out to us to begin the process—doing so will unlock a host of great benefits, including:
When we feel secure and content, our relationships are often incredibly rewarding. However, when issues arise, getting the help you need from a couples therapist or marriage counselor could offer you both a way to keep moving forward. If you and your partner are interested in talking with a marriage counselor or couples therapist about the challenges your relationship is faced with, call Thriveworks in Waco, TX today or go online to book.
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
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