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Top 10 marriage counselors in Bridgeport, CT

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VLC Behavioral Health, LLC

VLC Behavioral Health, LLC

1 hire on Thervo
Serves Bridgeport, CT & Online
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Specialization in couples and families, fertility, trauma, etc. Solution focused with Terry Real/Esther Perel modality style. I love helping couples to reconnect. I also work with individuals and families as well, helping people find fullfillment and happiness in their lives.
Breakwater Counseling Center, LLC

Breakwater Counseling Center, LLC

2 hires on Thervo
10+ years in business
Serves Bridgeport, CT & Online
You will feel like a priority, a person who has been truly heard and not just "another client". I tailor my counseling treatment to you and I offer a variety of tools based upon your individual circumstances and needs. Have you ever felt you were just a number when seeking health care? I have. I was in the mental health field for over 10 years when I took "a leap of faith" and opened my full-time private practice- and I'm so happy that I trusted my instincts. Having a private practice has allowed me to provide indivualized, compassionate treatment based upon the clients needs and goals. It allows my clients to know they are not in a health c...
MaxWellness

MaxWellness

10+ years in business
Serves Bridgeport, CT & Online
I provide integrated wellness strategies implementing psychospiritual therapy, somatic techniques, breath work and cognitive movement. The therapeutic approach I apply cultivates a meditative state for a balanced mental and physical connection to wellness. If you're seeking a bridge between the emotional and physical body within Self or your relationship, I am here for support. I offer support with a 11+ year background in CBT, mental health counseling, psychotherapy and massage therapy. My unorthodox approach brings a new and fresh perspective to your unique and personal challenges to bring in longer lasting state of wellness. I invite you...
Linda Palermo LLC Psychology Of Fairfield County

Linda Palermo LLC Psychology Of Fairfield County

28+ years in business
Serves Bridgeport, CT
Therapy is a deeply personal exploration that has the power to truly change lives Therapists are often the guides, the witnesses, the healers.
Mindful Grace Counseling PLLC

Mindful Grace Counseling PLLC

1 hire on Thervo
5+ years in business
Serves Bridgeport, CT & Online
In addition to treatment for a wide variety of challenges, we offer Christian counseling and are trained in clinical trauma care. Warm and accepting environment focused on helping people meet goals and develop their ideal self. We also have clinicians specializing in counseling for children affected by domestic and sexual violence.
Family Therapy Associates

Family Therapy Associates

22+ years in business
Serves Bridgeport, CT
Elizabeth is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who earned her Master's Degree at Fairfield University. Working together with adults, adolescents and children, she finds adaptive solutions to personal challenges. She believes that psychotherapy can transform the quality of a person’s life. Elizabeth creates a supportive environment where individuals and families are free to examine unhealthy patterns of behavior, set goals, and move toward desired change. Elizabeth specializes in the therapeutic mentoring of adolescent and teen girls. The life of a teen girl is complex as they can face issues of: Self-worth Peer pressure Bullyin...
Samuel Barsano

Samuel Barsano

4+ years in business
Serves Bridgeport, CT & Online
Just to help people gives me satisfaction and the impetus to keep going. I work mostly with the strenghts perspective, building off my clients already existing strenghths and showing them how to transform those strength to function in all areas of life. I am also trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and have used it to help clients overcome their fears and anxieties. With me positivity is the name of the game, if one learns to think positive then I feel its one of the rules of the profession that it will be reciprical and return back to him. A compassionate and empathic personality I feel can also be therapuetic for my clients. I have work...
Joyce Colburn Therapy

Joyce Colburn Therapy

Serves Bridgeport, CT & Online
I have helped hundreds of clients successfully work through depression, anxiety, and marital and family issues. In my 20-plus years of practice, I have developed an empathic approach, focusing on my clients’ immediate need to restore emotional stability, while developing a realistic plan tailored to each person’s concerns. I am a caring and pragmatic problem solver who will listen closely and partner with you to resolve your issues and help you move forward with your life. You will start feeling better on day one. I enjoy helping people feel better. In our first session, I work with my clients go develop an action plan that will help them res...
American Credit Consultant LLC

American Credit Consultant LLC

8+ years in business
Serves Bridgeport, CT & Online
I’m a luxury credit repair and credit building firm. Let me take care of your needs in less than 3 months. Get that home, car and or boat you’ve always wanted!
Allyson Maida, Ed.D., LCSW

Allyson Maida, Ed.D., LCSW

37+ years in business
Serves Bridgeport, CT & Online
The purpose of therapy to to find answers, change future behaviors and reactions, set your life on a course that is as you woud like it and live accordingly. My practice blends neuroscience with a variety of methods. This provides a tailored approach for each person's needs. This leads to a results based approached to life's challenges. Services are provided in office, online and via telephone. This allows for contiuity no matter where the client is located. It is amazing to be a part of a process that helps someone to understand why they do what they do, how their mind subconscioulsy causes certain experiences and provide them with tools tha...

Your marriage counseling questions, answered

Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on Thervo.

How much does marriage counseling cost?

Marriage counseling costs $120 to $250 per session for in-person therapy or $90 to $230 per session for virtual counseling. Prices depend on the length of the session, the therapist's experience, the counseling method, and your location. Prices are highest in major metropolitan areas like New York, Boston, Seattle, and San Francisco.

Is marriage counseling covered by insurance?

Marriage counseling is typically not covered by insurance unless it's prescribed by a medical doctor due to a billable diagnosis, such as depression or bipolar disorder. Contact your insurance provider to confirm your coverage details.

What is marriage counseling, and what should I expect in a session?

Marriage counseling, also called couples therapy, is a solution-focused type of therapy that helps couples overcome struggles, resolve conflicts, and improve their relationship.

In your first session, you and your partner will discuss your relationship issues and goals with the therapist. The therapist will often ask questions to clarify your problems and concerns. The therapist then develops a goal-oriented plan for the upcoming sessions.

The therapist may use one or several methods and techniques to help you and your partner work towards resolution, and may give you homework to do alone or together in between sessions.

Does marriage counseling work, and is it worth it?

Marriage counseling works best when both partners actively participate and work together on the relationship during and in between sessions. Research shows current marriage counseling techniques like the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) have a 70% to 75%+ success rate.

Marriage counseling is often worth the cost even for happy couples. Benefits of marriage counseling include:

  • Improved communication
  • More compassion and acceptance between partners
  • A better understanding of your needs and how to express them
  • A deeper connection with your partner
  • Improved intimacy

How long does marriage counseling last?

Marriage counseling lasts 3 to 6 months, depending on your needs and the issues you're hoping to resolve. A couple seeking therapy to resolve one small issue may benefit from fewer sessions, while a couple considering divorce may need 6+ months.

Weekly therapy sessions typically last 45 to 90 minutes. Most counselors recommend committing to one session per week for at least three months, as becoming comfortable with the therapy process and opening up to the therapist and each other takes time.

How can I choose the best marriage counselor near me?

Look for a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), as most counselors without this specialty have only introductory training in couples therapy. Follow these tips to find the best marriage counselor near you:

  • Discuss your preferences and goals with your partner.
  • Explore the different relationship therapy methods and look for a counselor certified in your preferred method. Two popular, science-backed methods are the Gottman Method and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT).
  • Ask for recommendations from your medical provider.
  • Read counselors' reviews on Thervo and Google.
  • Confirm the counselor accepts your insurance or offers a sliding-scale rate.
  • Ask about telemedicine and virtual visit options.
  • Schedule an initial consultation to make sure you're happy with the counselor's communication style and empathy.

What questions should I ask a marriage counselor?

Ask these questions to help you choose a marriage counselor who will help you and your partner achieve the best results:

  • What training and certifications do you have?
  • Do you primarily work with couples?
  • What therapy modalities and techniques do you use?
  • How long are your sessions?
  • How many sessions do you think we need?
  • What is a typical session like?
  • How do you measure progress?
  • Do you offer discounted packages, payment plans, or sliding scale rates?
  • What should we do to prepare for the first session?
  • Do you assign reading or homework between sessions?

Reviews for Bridgeport marriage counselors

Recent success stories from people in the Bridgeport area.
Tabatha Y.
He is a very understanding man, shows compassion very intuitive.
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Yael B.
Hi I want to recommend about smadar she is Amazing professional sensitive and caring woman and Dr that I know she gave me such a good advice and help me and my family to get over our problems I truly recommended of her in any other aspect she is amazing and very educated and experienced thank you very much smadar For helping me so much goodness you
Smadar Prager, Psychotherapist CGP
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