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.
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.
Common Reasons To Seek Out Relationship Counseling
Here are some of the most common reasons people consider going to couples counseling:
- Intimacy issues
- Trust issues
- Infidelity
- Feelings of jealousy or insecurity
- Constant arguing and tension
- Sexual dissatisfaction
- Unresolved conflict
- Arguments surrounding money
Many relationship issues center around a lack of effective communication. If you feel ignored, hurt, misunderstood, or angry, there is a good chance that some level of miscommunication lies at the core. Couples therapy sessions give you a chance to resolve those issues in a neutral, confidential environment under the guidance of a trained professional.
If you think your relationship would benefit from some improvements, consider speaking to a couples therapist at Thriveworks in Sugar Land, TX.
The Benefits of Couples Counseling
When it feels like the world is crumbling around you, it can help to remember the love and good times that the two of you have shared. Doing so can remind you of why you became a couple in the first place and give you a goal for your couples therapy appointments.
Once you start couples therapy, your sessions will be tailored to your specific concerns and goals. If you’re experiencing disagreements that never seem to resolve, a couples therapist can teach you how to resolve those conflicts collaboratively so you come out the other side without feeling resentful and angry. If you’re having intimacy issues, your therapist may help you work through underlying body image or communication issues that are serving as a source of conflict.
There are many different kinds of family therapy that your couples counselor may use to help resolve your relationship issues. They include:
- Emotionally focused therapy
- Solution-focused therapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- The Gottman Method
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Narrative therapy
Your relationship therapist may also teach you coping skills and distress tolerance techniques so you are better equipped to deal with uncomfortable emotions and triggering situations as they arise.
If you feel like you could benefit from some professional guidance, reach out to our scheduling team to book an appointment at Thriveworks in Sugar Land, TX today.
Schedule Couples or Marriage Counseling With Thriveworks in Sugar Land TX
Here at Thriveworks, we aim to make couples counseling as accessible as possible. We offer weekend and evening sessions for your convenience, and new clients can often get an appointment scheduled within 48 hours of reaching out. We also accept many different types of health insurance and offer the option of online therapy by phone or video chat.
Additional benefits include:
- Appointments that actually start on time
- Text support for billing and scheduling questions
- Exclusive video content
- Counselor-moderated community forums
If you want to grow within your relationship and give it renewed strength, we are here to help at Thriveworks in Sugar Land, TX. Give us a call to schedule an appointment or book online with a couples therapist at Thriveworks today.
