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​Couples Therapy

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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.  

Our couples therapists

Veronica Calkins, LCSW
Alysia St. Clair, ACSW
​Briana Barrera, ACSW
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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.
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If you are not using insurance or will be seeing an associate clinician, please see rates.
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45-minutes
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​​$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.  ​

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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. 
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  • Book Appt
  • Group Calendar
  • TMS
  • DBT
  • EMDR
  • Services
    • CBT >
      • CBT for Weight Loss and Healthy Living
      • CBT for Insomnia
    • Couples Therapy
    • Family Therapy
    • Individual Therapy
    • Ketamine Therapy
    • Emotional Support Animal >
      • Therapy Dog Training
    • Testing and Evaluations >
      • Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluations
      • Testing Services
    • Hypnotherapy
    • Children & Adolescents
    • Sex Therapy
    • Sand Tray Therapy
    • Brainspotting
    • Concierge Psychiatry
    • Consultation for Therapists
    • Modes of Service >
      • Tele-therapy
      • Home services
  • Staff
    • Joshua Flatow. M.D.
    • Licensed Clinicians >
      • Veronica Calkins
      • Lily Yu
      • Kali Riley
      • Bahareh Saidian
    • TMS Technicians >
      • Rex Calkins
    • Intern Clinicians >
      • Cristina Lee-Castro
      • Dasan Sullivan-Moore
      • Jessica Keys
    • Associate Clinicians >
      • Alysia St. Clair
      • Briana Barrera
      • Yasmine Shahbaz
      • Carly Compton
    • Administrative Staff
  • About
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    • Locations
    • Insurance
    • Cash pay information
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