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Starting Couples/marriage therapy

What is couples & marriage 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:

  • Jealousy
  • Trust issues
  • Infidelity
  • Opposing values
  • Different visions for the future
  • Disagreements in parenting
  • Lack of trust
  • Financial distress
  • Sex issues

What type of therapy is used in couples therapy?

The types of therapy used in couples and marriage counseling include:

  • The Gottman Method
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Emotionally-focused therapy (EFT)
  • Solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT)
  • Strength-based therapy

What kind of therapist is best for couples?

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.

What is the Gottman Method of couples therapy?

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.

How to tell if I need couples therapy?

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.

Should every couple go to couples therapy?

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.

Is couples & marriage counseling conducted in person or online?

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.

How long does couples & marriage counseling last?

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.

How much does couples & marriage counseling cost?

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.

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 therapists and counselors accept 40 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Ambetter from Pennsylvania Health and Wellness

  • AmeriHealth Administrators

  • AmeriHealth Medicare Advantage

  • AmeriHealth Pennsylvania

  • Capital BlueCross of Pennsylvania | BCBS

  • Capital BlueCross of Pennsylvania | BCBS Medicare Advantage

  • Carelon

  • Carelon | Medicare Advantage

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

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Self-pay costs at
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

Hear from our clients

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how considerate they are with how i feel and how while they want to help, they dont want me to feel numb
Delia Apr 2025
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My provider was very attentive and let me talk in the frenzy state I was in. Looking forward to my next apt
Karly Apr 2025
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The scheduling and Zoom appointments are convenient. My therapist is professional and understanding.
Mae Apr 2025
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I like my provider very much I feel relaxed with her . I will be moving out of state next month and hope I can continue using thrive works in Wa.
Susan Apr 2025
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It's a safe and non-judgmental space. I feel I can share openly.
Karen Apr 2025
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Haley is helping me process life appropriately and helping me cope with my grieving, anxiety and depression. She's understanding when I am not ready to talk and I never feel judged when I open up.
Victoria Apr 2025
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Sarah provides valuable feedback, compassion and understanding. She listens intently and has provided me with a great toolbox of skills that I can take with me always.. I look forward to our sessions every time and always come away feeling better and hopeful. Often there are some stressors in life that we cannot change but with Sarah's help now I have skills to manage, cope and even find joy.
Read more Sarah provides valuable feedback, compassion and understanding. She listens intently and has provided me with a great toolbox of skills that I can take with me always.. I look forward to our sessions every time and always come away feeling better and hopeful. Often there are some stressors in life that we cannot change but with Sarah's help now I have skills to manage, cope and even find joy.
Aida Apr 2025
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I appreciate the flexibility of scheduling, I love how she talks to me not at me. I also appreciate the honesty
Zenobia Apr 2025
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Where to find us

Phone number

(717) 409-6294

Languages spoken by PA providers

  • Russian
  • Japanese
  • Spanish
  • English
  • French
  • Mandarin
  • Filipino

Support Hours

Wednesday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Thursday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Friday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Saturday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Monday 2:00am - 9:30pm
Tuesday 5:50am - 9:30pm

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