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.
Few things in life take more time, energy, and care than maintaining healthy relationships. Because relationships are partnerships, it can feel difficult to adequately address your concerns when you and your partner aren’t on the same page.
A marriage therapist or relationship counselor can serve as a mediator, opening the door to a thoughtful and productive discussion. You can make sure your relationship has what it needs to develop by meeting with a professional at Thriveworks in West Des Moines, IA.
Reach out to us today to get started at (515) 219-4986.
Why Do Couples Seek Relationship Counseling?
If you asked different people why they fell in love, you’d likely get a multitude of different reasons: his personality, her jokes, our shared hobbies, their intelligence. The same is true of conflict; the complications that arise in relationships are just as varied and nuanced as the reasons we fall in love.
Our clients arrive at therapy seeking a variety of growth opportunities to improve their relationships. Some of their reasons for seeking our help include:
- Financial disagreements
- Child-rearing issues
- Marriage planning
- Divorce or separation
- Parenting differences
- Religious differences
- Jealousy
- Infidelity
- Addiction and substance abuse
- Intimacy and sex complications
- Communication issues
What Can a Therapist or Counselor Do for My Marriage or Relationship?
There’s an incorrect assumption that couples therapy is only for couples who are having significant problems in their relationships. But couples counseling can help couples at all stages of their relationships. In fact, many couples choose to see a provider before their wedding to strengthen their communication and plan for their future.
Whatever your goals may be, a licensed marriage and family therapist can help you address your concerns in an open, productive manner. They may implement one of the following types of therapy:
- Imago Relationship Therapy explores how your childhood experiences shape your expectations in your adult romantic relationships. The ultimate goal is to promote growth and healing by recognizing and addressing unhealthy behaviors established in childhood.
- The Gottman Method focuses on improving your affection, intimacy, and respect. It helps defend against defensiveness, criticism, contempt, and stonewalling.
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) examines the role your emotions play in your relationships. It seeks to repair your attachment to one another by addressing hurtful patterns within your relationship.
Therapy sessions may be extended or short-term. They may involve one or more of the above-listed forms of therapy and may also incorporate out-of-office activities and self-care practices.
Are you ready to begin your own customized journey with a licensed couples counselor? Set up an appointment with us at Thriveworks in West Des Moines, IA.
Speak With a Marriage or Couples Counselor in West Des Moines, IA
At Thriveworks, our providers are available to speak with you either in person or remotely. When you’re ready to take the first step, we’re here to help. We’ve helped countless others improve their relationships, and we would love to help you improve yours, too.
Give us a call at (515) 219-4986 to schedule with Thriveworks in West Des Moines, IA.
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