Couples therapy costs $120 to $250 per session for in-person therapy or $90 to $230 per session for a virtual session. Your location, the therapist's experience, and the number of sessions you're buying also impact the price. Subscription services for online relationship counseling cost $50 to $100 per week.

Since most couples therapy lasts for 12 to 20 sessions, consider buying multiple sessions at once, as many therapists offer a reduced rate on multi-session packages.

Yes, couples therapy is worth it in most cases. Research shows about 75% of couples agree that emotionally focused therapy had a positive impact on their relationship.

To compare, getting a divorce costs $10,000 to $15,000 on average. Besides the high monetary expense, also consider the greater emotional costs of divorce, especially when children are involved.

Most insurance companies do not cover couples therapy unless you or your partner has a medically diagnosed mental illness and the doctor prescribes therapy as part of the treatment.

If you or your partner work for a company that offers employer-sponsored group insurance, some businesses have Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) that often include individual and couples counseling.

In couples therapy, the therapist first assesses your personalities, needs, and triggers through conversation and often a written questionnaire. After assessing your relationship, the therapist works with you and provides you with tools to practice and improve your communication and conflict resolution skills.

The therapist may assign homework for you and your partner to work on alone or together in between sessions. The therapist may also schedule individual sessions to allow more open communication.

Any couple wanting to improve their relationship and communication could benefit from couples therapy. Emotional distance, infidelity, financial disagreements, lack of sexual intimacy, family challenges, and increased conflicts are all reasons to seek couples therapy.

When searching for couples therapy near you, be sure to:

• Ask your primary care physician, trusted friends, or family members for recommendations.
• Refer to the list of preferred providers if using your company’s Employee Assistance Program coverage.
• Look for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) with 2+ years of clinical experience.
• Confirm their credentials and qualifications.
• Read their reviews on Thervo, Google, and other online sources.

Couples therapy is very personal. Consider asking the following question to help you find the best fit for you and your partner:

• Are you a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)?
• How long have you been counseling couples?
• What types of therapy do you specialize in?
• Have you been successful helping other couples?
• How long are your sessions?
• How many sessions should we plan for?
• What should we expect at our first session?
• Do you assign homework between sessions?
• What is your policy for cancellations, late arrivals, and missed appointments?
• Do you offer a payment plan or sliding scale rates?