We can all use couples therapy!Being in couples therapy does not mean that there are "problems" in your relationship! The most common misconception of couples therapy is that we need to "fix" what is broken. Couples therapy allows us to improve on what is good and work on areas that can use improvement. Couples therapy is intended to strengthen relationships of all kinds. In other cases, couples therapy can be used during life transitions including divorce, breakups, infidelity, disagreements, and custody discussions.
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What happens in Couples Therapy?
During the initial consultation session, the goals of therapy will be established. Goals may include getting over past hurt and pain, improving communication, conflict resolution, infidelity repair, and really anything that you would like to improve. Often couples wish to implement components of sex therapy in their couples counseling. Many couples attend therapy with no issues at all for the sake of keep their relationships strong! Others wish to attend pre-marital counseling therapy to strengthen their relationship prior to marriage or during stressful times.
Rates and Payment
We accept insurance for couples therapy. Although many practices do not take insurance, we want to make sure that couples are able to receive affordable services and do not want cost to be a barrier to treatment.
If you are not using insurance or will be seeing an associate clinician, please see rates.
If you are not using insurance or will be seeing an associate clinician, please see rates.
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45-minutes
$150 Licensed clinician $80 Associate clinician |
75-minutes
$200 Licensed clinician $140 Associate clinician |
90-minutes
$300 Licensed clinician $200 Associate clinician |
Session Format
Appointment length is typically 45-minutes, however we can also provide 75- or 90-minute sessions. The 45-minute session is strict and cannot exceed 45-minutes. Some couples find that things just start "opening up" at 45-minutes and feel that 75-90 minutes is more productive.
We are very skills- and strategies-oriented combined with a non-judgmental and compassionate approach. The couples therapy session is structured with speaking rules and homework assignments that are intended to bring closeness within the couple. We hear from many clients that previous couples therapists have "made things worse" or "more heated" within the relationship. We are extremely careful and skilled in our approach when working through issues to ensure that improvements are made vs. further degradation.
We are very skills- and strategies-oriented combined with a non-judgmental and compassionate approach. The couples therapy session is structured with speaking rules and homework assignments that are intended to bring closeness within the couple. We hear from many clients that previous couples therapists have "made things worse" or "more heated" within the relationship. We are extremely careful and skilled in our approach when working through issues to ensure that improvements are made vs. further degradation.
In office or Virtual?
In-person therapy is typically held in Downtown Long Beach and in our Irvine office. Please check FAQ's for more information on current status which changes frequently due to COVID-19. Virtual online tele-therapy couples sessions are held as an option for anyone across California.