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Gottman-based interventions are commonly used as they encourage couples to improve communication and grow closer.
Learning validation skills and using love languages are useful in improving communication.
Progress is shown when couples change the way they communicate and improve their relationship to be very fulfilling.
Couples can practice new communication skills outside of sessions.
Couples can think about their goals for counseling.
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.
Relationship counseling can be beneficial for establishing the importance of vulnerability, and while talking to a counselor about your private life can seem invasive, it might actually be a way for both of you to feel more comfortable being vulnerable and open with each other. Though it’s possible that some of these defense mechanisms have been helpful for you both to get to where you are in life, sometimes our habits from the past have to change to meet the needs of the present. Signs that you and your partner might have issues that could be resolved through relationship counseling include:
If you’ve experienced any of these signs, it’s possible that both of you could benefit from seeing a relationship counselor at Thriveworks in Pearland, TX. Reach out today to get started.
Deciding to seek counseling for your relationship or marriage can feel like a sign of defeat. As we’ve said before, it’s not. Being vulnerable with a relationship counselor can establish new ways for both of you to connect and having a third party with no stake in your relationship can help, too. Relationship counseling can assist partners to:
Sometimes, only one partner is interested in seeking mental health services to assist them. Loved ones can be resistant to relationship counseling for a variety of reasons, one of them being that they’re worried about being blamed or judged by the relationship counselor. It’s essential to understand that the relationship counselors at Thriveworks aren’t trained to pick sides or pass judgment on their clients. Their mission is to put both of your mental health needs first and work with you to find the coping methods and strategies you need to enjoy a better relationship with your partner.
There’s no need to feel guilty or embarrassed about seeking mental health services; relationship and marriage counselors are licensed professionals who want what’s best for you and your partner.
To make things easier, our goal is to ensure that every individual who turns to Thriveworks for help experiences the best in mental health care services. We value your relationship just like you, and we’re committed to doing what we can to ensure that it succeeds. Our industry-leading benefits include:
Online Therapy: Enjoy the convenience of attending your sessions from home or another private place.
Same-week appointments: Oftentimes, our new clients can meet with their provider within the week of scheduling.
Scheduling assistance 7 days a week: Our scheduling specialists are available every day of the week, helping you find the right counselor to fit your needs and the schedule that fits both of your lives.
While no therapist can magically fix the issues that are at play in your relationship (or any relationship), our team of mental health professionals can provide their support. With our nationwide array of licensed therapists and counselors, finding the help you need has never been easier. If you’re ready to put your relationship first, choose Thriveworks in Pearland, TX to help show you the way.
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
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