Couples therapy, also known as marriage or relationship counseling, is a form of psychotherapy designed to help couples resolve conflicts and improve their relationship. It involves a trained therapist facilitating open communication between partners, identifying underlying issues, and teaching healthy coping mechanisms and problem-solving skills.
Through various therapeutic techniques, couples work towards understanding each other better, rebuilding trust, and strengthening their bond. The goal is to foster a more harmonious relationship, enhance intimacy, and equip couples with the tools to work through challenges together effectively, ultimately promoting long-term relational satisfaction and growth.
Conditions Treated Through Couples Therapy
In couples therapy, our counselors focus on addressing a wide range of issues that can strain relationships. This includes communication problems, trust issues, infidelity or affairs, sexual difficulties, financial conflicts, parenting disagreements, substance abuse or addiction affecting the relationship, and mental health issues such as depression or anxiety.
Additionally, our therapists help couples with anger management, stress related to work or life changes, lack of intimacy or emotional connection, divorce or separation concerns, cultural or religious differences impacting the relationship, coping with grief or loss within the relationship, and overcoming relationship dissatisfaction or feeling stuck in patterns of conflict.
Our goal is to promote healthier and more fulfilling partnerships by providing tailored support and guidance to navigate these challenges effectively.
Techniques Used in Couples Therapy
Couples therapy utilizes a range of techniques to improve communication, understanding, and connection between partners. One such technique is active listening, which encourages each partner to express their feelings openly while the other listens attentively, promoting deeper understanding. Conflict resolution strategies are also employed to teach constructive ways to address disagreements, fostering compromise and mutual respect within the relationship.
Cognitive-behavioral techniques play a role in couples therapy by helping partners recognize and challenge negative thought patterns, leading to healthier perspectives and behaviors. Emotionally focused therapy is another approach used to examine underlying emotions, promoting empathy and intimacy between partners. Role-playing exercises are often incorporated to allow partners to understand each other’s perspectives and practice new behaviors in a supportive environment.
These various techniques, guided by our skilled therapists, work together to rebuild trust, strengthen bonds, and cultivate a more fulfilling relationship for couples seeking assistance in their journey toward greater harmony and connection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will my insurance pay for couples therapy?
Due to insurance restrictions, ALL Couples Therapy is billed on a cash/out-of-pocket basis at $150 per session, collected at the time of service, for any therapist at our practice. For more information please contact us.
What are my options to get my insurance to pay for couples therapy?
Unfortunately, our practice does not accept insurance plans for couples therapy at this time and many insurance providers don’t view this kind of treatment as “medical”.
You should read your plan documents thoroughly to understand how you can submit for a reimbursement of any physical or mental health treatment you seek.
You can also contact your insurance company and specifically request information about when and how any coverage for couples/marriage counseling is provided.
Are you supportive of different lifestyle needs?
Yes, Village is supportive of many different lifestyle needs, including, but not limited to:
- Consensual Non-Monogamy Affirming
- Kink Affirming
- LGBTQ+ Affirming
- Sex Positive