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 Houston couples therapy services
Recent success stories from people in the Houston area.
S M.
My experiences with MPS has been great! I have learned life-long coping skills that are beneficial for me personally and professionally. The chronic stress that I once suffered has also improved because of Stephen. Stephen is an awesome therapist and Joanna is extremely communicative and professional. She always ensures that my appointments are set and convenient. I recommend MPS to anyone that suffers from anxiety and stress.
MPS
Krystal C.
After the first visit, I was hopeful.
WIN Counseling Services, LLC
Elizabeth R.
Elizabeth T.
Successful Realtor
After complaining to a colleague about the countless hours I had spent with therapists, counselors, psychologists, group meetings and self-help books over the last two years of my life I was referred to a Life Coach named Rich Prim. I could at this point in my life recognize major issues that were causing me problems, however, I struggled to change them. I knew I was not happy, yet I truly did not know how to be happy. I had lots of people telling me what to do, however, when I even tried to take their advice I was not able to do any of it successfully. I did not believe they understood what my personal struggle and situation was like. How could they possibly understand me, if I did not understand myself and why I was the way I was? I recognized I could change my actions every day and become a robot, but it would never last and my feelings inside did not match those actions. I had read enough to identify my problems but none of the therapists, counselors, psychologists, group meetings or self-help books changed how I felt about my situation or offered any solutions that I would even consider a possibility in my life. That is until I met with Rich Prim.
Rich had an approach that was far different than any therapists, counselors or psychologists I had ever met with. In 4 visits with Rich I had come farther in my personal journey, and was able to understand more about myself than I had in all the years with the traditional approaches I used to try to learn how to change my life. I was used to being told what to do -and for me that does not work and would never last even when I really tried. I was able to figure out that even if I truly wanted to change my life for the better, which I did, I cannot just do what I am told. I have to understand, in my own mind, why I should make a change and I have to believe this is right for me. Instead of just telling me what to do, Rich was able to help me uncover, understand and identify why and how my brain works, and direct me to thoughts, habits, beliefs I had no idea were in the way of getting me to my end result…changing. I discovered that I am in essence a lazy human and I created habits and beliefs early on in my life that are so ingrained in me that changing them would be as difficult as convincing my brain that grass is purple, not actually green.
Many people might say that it is the “Life Coach” approach that has helped me. I would strongly argue that it was a combination of Life Coach and Rich Prim. It took someone willing to put in the extra effort and actually listen beyond the words I was saying, this person for me was Rich Prim. He did not offer me the answers, but even better, he showed me how to find them for myself, which naturally brought about change in my life. When my perspective changed my actions just naturally changed. I highly recommend Rich Prim to anyone looking for direction or change in their life, even if they don’t know what direction that is...especially if they do not know what direction that is.
www.RichPrimcoaching.com
Cassie M.
I am the person I am today because of the work that I’ve done with Troy Gremillion. I went to him over eight years ago with a vague sense of unhappiness in my primary relationships and have gained greater insight and self-assurance than I ever imagined possible. I went to other therapists before, and they helped me to successfully manage different situations I was facing at the time. With Troy, however, I forged a truly healing working-relationship that provided the foundation I needed to transform myself into a more grounded, confident self, able to face (imperfectly) whatever inevitable challenges arise. It is because of Troy’s skillfulness, gentleness, consistency, and not to mention hilariousness, that I have been able to do that. He has done the work himself, and it shows. Inspired by the help I received from Troy, I made a career change and am now a therapist for others. I try to pay forward what I have been given by providing the same steadiness, understanding, gentle challenges, and good humor that he has and continues to provide for me. I absolutely cannot recommend him enough.
P. Troy Gremillion, Psychotherapist
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Creativity and being upfront.
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