Couples Counseling
This is for you and your partner if…
you are preparing for marriage and want a safe space to discuss potential challenges and set a strong foundation for marriage and family life
you are already married and want to improve your communication and address unresolved conflicts without feeling judged or attacked or want to strengthen your relationship proactively
you are part of a blended family facing issues related to stepfamilies that are causing stress in the relationship
you are experiencing tension brought about by differences in cultural or religious background in a relationship
you are navigating major life changes such as moving, having a baby, or career changes
you have issues with your sexual identity and need to explore LGBTQ+ concerns and issues.
you want to explore polyamory, or open relationships in your current relationship
What You Can Expect
We utilize research-based approach such as the Gottman Method to help with couples’ work.
Assessment
We will start by getting to know both you and your partner. This may come in a form of questionnaires or individual interviews to identify your strengths and the issues you want to address.
Feedback
We will help you recognize certain patterns of behavior or interaction, your relationship dynamics, areas of strengths, challenges, and areas of improvement.
Intervention
We will teach you and your partner a lot of interventions to help with the issues that brought you both in, such as working on better communication, understanding each other's emotions, creating rituals of connection, and building love maps.
Treatment Plan
We will help you learn and develop different strategies for resolving conflicts in a healthy and constructive way depending on your goals.
Building friendship and intimacy
We will guide you through different exercises and activities to improve your emotional and physical connection, helping you rebuild trust, improve intimacy, and build a safe, neutral, and non-judgmental space for your relationship.
Follow up
We will have periodic assessments and evaluations to track your progress and adjust the therapy plan as needed
What are the Benefits of Couples Counseling
Enhanced emotional connection and intimacy.
Improved communication and conflict-resolution skills.
Strengthened friendship and mutual understanding.
Increased trust, respect, and commitment.
A deeper sense of shared meaning and purpose in the relationship.
FAQs
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First session/ 90 Minutes: $200
Regular sessions: $180
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Case by case.
Diagnose Requirement**: Insurance companies typically require a mental health diagnosis to cover therapy services. In the case of couples therapy, the focus is on the relationship dynamics rather than diagnosing an individual, which may not meet the specific criteria for insurance coverage.
2. **Assessment Tools**: Couples therapy often involves using assessments and tools that are not covered by insurance. These assessments are essential for understanding the dynamics of the relationship and providing effective treatment, but they can be time-consuming and require specialized training.
3. **Extended Session Time**: Couples therapy sessions often require more time than individual therapy sessions due to the complexity of the issues being addressed. The additional time spent in sessions may not be fully covered by insurance, leading to out-of-pocket expenses for the clients.
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The duration of couples counseling can vary significantly depending on the nature of the issues being addressed, the frequency of sessions, the level of commitment from both partners and the complexity of their relationship dynamics. Some couples may see improvements in a relatively short period, such as a few months, especially if they are dealing with relatively straightforward communication challenges or specific conflicts.
For more deep-seated issues like trust issues, infidelity, or long-standing patterns of dysfunction, therapy may need to continue for a year or more to achieve lasting changes. The frequency of sessions, whether weekly or bi-weekly, can also impact the duration of counseling.
Additionally, the commitment of both partners to the process, their willingness to engage in therapy homework, and their openness to personal growth and change play crucial roles in determining the length of time needed for couples counseling to be effective.
Ultimately, the duration of couples counseling is unique to each couple and is influenced by a combination of factors related to their problems, commitment, and the therapeutic process itself.