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4,361 people sought couples therapy help at Alexandria in the last year

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Nicole Schulz
Nicole Schulz She/Her
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Aetna, CareFirst Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia | BCBS HMO, CareFirst Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia | BCBS PPO, +21 more
Anger, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Infidelity, Self Esteem, +10 more

I have many years of experience which makes me confident in my ability to help you achieve your goals and improve your life.

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Common approaches to Couples therapy

Jorge Wallace

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

My go-to approach for helping people in couples/marriage counseling is cognitive behavioral therapy. I find the best benefit in cognitive behavioral therapy because it encourages both parties to think about how they are thinking versus what they are thinking.

What tools do you teach in couples/marriage counseling?

I teach the following tools in couples/marriage counseling: fair fighting rules, effective listening skills, and eye gazing.

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

I know a client is making meaningful progress in couples/marriage counseling when there are fewer incidents of ineffective communication.

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

Clients can supplement their time in couples/marriage counseling with couples meditation practices.

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

To prepare for your first couples/marriage counseling session, you can have an idea of what you hope to accomplish by attending therapy.

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Starting Couples therapy

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.

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Couples Counseling in Alexandria, VA—Counselors and Therapists

Relationships require effort and commitment to resolve conflicts effectively. At Thriveworks Alexandria, our couples counselors are dedicated to helping you and your partner improve your relationship. Call us at (703) 936-6214 to schedule your appointment.

What Challenges Can Couples Counseling Help to Resolve?

Every relationship is unique, with its own strengths and weaknesses. Couples counselors at Thriveworks Alexandria are trained to address a wide range of issues, including:

  • Miscommunication
  • Jealousy
  • Infidelity
  • Lack of intimacy
  • Poor money management
  • Parenting disagreements
  • Different visions for the future
  • Power struggles
  • Opposing political views

If you and your partner are experiencing any of these issues, consider working with a couples counselor to develop a plan for resolving them.

How Does Counseling Help Couples?

Couples counseling is tailored to each unique relationship. Your counselor will first get to know you both individually and as a couple to understand the issues and how best to address them. They will then create a customized plan to help you progress in each session, which may involve:

  • Discussing the issue at hand
  • Analyzing communication skills
  • Exploring different emotions
  • Increasing respect for each other

If one technique isn’t effective, your counselor will try different strategies until you find the right approach for your relationship. Thriveworks Alexandria counselors are committed to helping you create a more harmonious relationship.

Schedule Couples Counseling at Thriveworks Alexandria

Are you and your partner struggling to communicate or facing other challenges in your relationship? A couples counselor at Thriveworks Alexandria can help. We are dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, flexible scheduling, and effective treatment.

  • Exceptional customer service: Call us to book an appointment with a scheduling specialist who will set you up with the right provider as soon as possible.
  • Flexible scheduling options: We offer daytime, evening, and weekend appointments to accommodate your schedule.
  • Effective treatment: Our counselors are highly skilled and experienced, ensuring you receive the best care possible.

Call us today to schedule an appointment and start improving your relationship with the help of a couples counselor at Thriveworks Alexandria. (703) 936-6214

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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.

Our Alexandria therapists and counselors accept 24 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia Medicare Advantage

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS HMO

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS PPO

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | Exchange

  • CareFirst Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia | BCBS HMO

  • CareFirst Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia | BCBS PPO

  • Carelon

  • Carelon | Medicare Advantage

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

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Self-pay costs at Alexandria
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

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I was very satisfied with first session/consultation with my therapist. I feel confident she will address my needs and look forward to working with her.
Marjorie Feb 2024
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At 75 years old and still learning is wonderful. My counselor is simply an outstanding individual and human being. The "bank is closed", I understand more clearly by my counselor who, have been instrumental in " breaking down some walls" in my forward motion and healing from the pain
Read more At 75 years old and still learning is wonderful. My counselor is simply an outstanding individual and human being. The "bank is closed", I understand more clearly by my counselor who, have been instrumental in " breaking down some walls" in my forward motion and healing from the pain
Horace Feb 2024
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Bank closure is fundamentally when a financial institution goes bankrupt; however, parents can't go into bank closure for their children, family, and friends. Nevertheless, parents do close their bank (hearth) to minimize disrespect, abuse, and abundant misuse of LOVE. So I closed my life to abuse, disrespect, and misuse of ❤️
Read more Bank closure is fundamentally when a financial institution goes bankrupt; however, parents can't go into bank closure for their children, family, and friends. Nevertheless, parents do close their bank (hearth) to minimize disrespect, abuse, and abundant misuse of LOVE. So I closed my life to abuse, disrespect, and misuse of ❤️
Horace Jan 2024
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★★★★☆
I am very happy with my therapist, I would give him 5 Stars but I am handicapped and the facility I go to has No Handicap access, No ramp or elevator and is on the third floor of a three story building.
Ed Jan 2024
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★★★★★
My therapist, Dee Jacobi Edwards, continues to help me deal with my individual struggles in life so that I can achieve peace in dealing with life situations. She is a wonderful therapist.
Louisa Dec 2023
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Love our therapist.
Heidi Dec 2023
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My daughter's dad and I had a few sessions with Dee Jacobi-Edwards and she was great. She was very neutral and honest with both of us when it came to our disagreements and downfalls. She was also extremely patient with us throughout our sessions. I would absolutely recommend Dee.
Read more My daughter's dad and I had a few sessions with Dee Jacobi-Edwards and she was great. She was very neutral and honest with both of us when it came to our disagreements and downfalls. She was also extremely patient with us throughout our sessions. I would absolutely recommend Dee.
Alexandria Mar 2021
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I have been battling anxiety and depression for years, and Mary Alice Fields has helped me finally find some relief. She is dedicated to helping her clients live their best possible life, and she has helped me gain some peace in my life. I know she has help countless others, and I would highly recommend her to anyone who suffers from depression or anxiety issues.
Read more I have been battling anxiety and depression for years, and Mary Alice Fields has helped me finally find some relief. She is dedicated to helping her clients live their best possible life, and she has helped me gain some peace in my life. I know she has help countless others, and I would highly recommend her to anyone who suffers from depression or anxiety issues.
Alexandria Jan 2021
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3014 Colvin St Suite 1-A
Alexandria, VA 22314

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Alexandria is located off Colvin St between Sweeley St and Roth St. We are located next door to the Alexandria Police Association and across the street from NACCAS (National Accrediting Commision of Career Arts and Sciences).

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(703) 936-6214

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