Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on Thervo.
How much does couples therapy cost?
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.
Is couples therapy worth it?
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.
Is couples therapy covered by insurance?
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.
How does couples therapy work?
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.
When should you go to couples therapy?
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.
How do I choose the best couples therapist near me?
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.
What questions should I ask when searching for a couples therapist?
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?
Reviews for San Francisco couples therapists
Recent success stories from people in the San Francisco area.
Joe H.
I sought out Lesley for help with anger issues four years ago and she has vastly improved the way that I move through life. Lesley genuinely cares about me. During our sessions, she and gently pushes me out of my comfort zone in a non-judgmental way. Deep emotional work with Lesley has resulted in me becoming more present and aware of my fears, and taught me how to feel these emotions rather than push them away (which previously lead to my anger). She gave me the tools to deal with my emotions and showed me how my past experiences shape my current reality. Though initially resistant to therapy, I evolved so that I now look forward to my sessions with Lesley. I know that I will be challenged and that I will leave each session feeling better than when I arrived. Highly Recommend!
Lesley Skoloff
Leo H.
I took on hypnotherapy to improve myself which would in-effect improve my life. Before I would be held back by stress which wouldn't allow me to improve myself. With Farzin, I felt free to share anything without judgement and I was able to let go of what held me back from being my best self. In taking on the hypnotherapy work, I was able to expand my compassion and ability to forgive which set me free mentally, physically, and spiritually. From this freedom, I gained a newfound motivation to reach my goals. Now, life flows better and I feel a sense of self-improvement everyday. Stress doesn't hold me back! I see that anything is possible for me in life and that everything that happens to me is a gift. I know this hypnosis work serves me in a positive way because I say so! Here, I will be unwrapping presents for the rest of my life. To anyone who's wondering if hypnotherapy will help, please know from me that hypnosis will make you fly in life and Farzin will help you overcome your issues. Hypnosis with Farzin is the turning point towards your best life.
Solistic Hypnosis
Julie
Kathy helped me feel comfortable and safe
Kathy’s Confidence & Success Coaching & Therapy
James B.
I had very good experience working with Michele! I am especially impressed by how some of her practical advice--by which I mean specific actions and habits drawn from insights--has had a measurable positive effect on my daily life. Very satisfied!
Bodhi Biz LLC
Dr. M.
Anahata and I collaborated together at a crisis residential house where people felt extremely vulnerable, having just been released from a psychiatric hospital.
While working together, I came to realize that Anahata strives to treat all people with the dignity and respect they deserve. She works to empower her clients to be connected and understand themselves, so they can be in charge of their health and wellness. Using empathy, she helps her clients to feel safe, to feel understood, and to ultimately feel like they can make progress.
During our work together, she demonstrated time and again that she is an empathic, compassionate, and dedicated professional with absolute integrity. She can provide a diagnosis if necessary, but she does not let the diagnosis define her work with a client.
She has the insight and knowledge to help her clients work through highly vulnerable feelings or memories in a safe and therapeutic way that will not be re-traumatizing. She genuinely wants to help her clients work through difficulties in a non-pathologizing, deeply respectful, collaborative process in which people experience their innate capacities for well-being.
-Sara Bassler MD, Psychiatrist.
Christa Anahata
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