Therapy
Couples Counseling and Marriage Counseling
Work on communication, conflict and connection, whether you are trying to strengthen a marriage, decide what comes next, or get through a divorce.
Why couples come in
Many couples come in when they are stuck in the same argument, feel more like roommates than partners, or are unsure which direction the relationship is heading. Investing time and deliberate effort in your relationship, or looking honestly at what went wrong, can help. If you feel hopeless that things will improve, couples counseling may be a wise investment in your future.
You can start on your own
You do not have to come in with your partner to work on your marriage. Many people come in individually to sort out their own feelings and relationship patterns first. Others come in together from the start.
What sessions often work on
- Communicating without escalating
- Repairing after arguments
- Rebuilding trust after a breach
- Parenting as a team
- Intimacy and feeling close again
- Big decisions, including whether to stay together
How our therapists approach it
Couples counseling here may involve learning more effective ways to communicate, thinking about familiar problems differently, and coming up with real-life solutions you can try at home that week. Couples intensives of two to four hours at a time are also available; call to book.
Support through divorce
Our staff also work with people who are going through a divorce. Sometimes, despite your wishes and efforts, a divorce goes ahead. Going through a divorce can feel similar to a death, and grieving the relationship is natural. A therapist can help you decide how to approach the future, including co-parenting.
Therapists for couples
Diana Cantu, MA, LPA‑IP
Licensed Psychological Associate with Independent Practice
Bilingual Therapy for All Ages
Ages: All ages
Payment: Aetna or private pay
Torresy Smith, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Therapy for Teens, Adults and Athletes
Ages: Ages 12 and up
Payment: Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, UMR, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Optum, Oscar or private pay
Maggie Johnson, M.Div., LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Therapy for Individuals and Couples
Ages: Individuals and couples, ages 12 and up
Payment: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, UMR, Cigna, Oscar, Optum or private pay
Michelle Mitchell, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Couples, Family and Individual Therapy
Ages: Couples, families and individuals, ages 4 and up
Payment: Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, UMR, Optum, Oscar, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield or private pay
Kamau Richard, LPC‑S
Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor
Therapy for Individuals, Couples and Families
Ages: Couples, families and individuals, ages 13 and up
Payment: Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, UMR, Optum, Oscar, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield or private pay
Currently not accepting new clients
Questions
What if my partner will not come?
Start on your own. Changing your side of the pattern often changes the relationship.
Do you offer telehealth for couples?
Yes, all of our couples therapists see clients online.
Is couples counseling covered by insurance?
Sometimes. Insurance coverage requires that someone within the couple has a mental health diagnosis that meets medical necessity requirements, and that the person with the diagnosis is affected in a way that causes significant psychological distress or impairment to them. The therapy has to focus on only those areas in the relationship that is affected by the mental health diagnosis. Many people find these requirements limiting, and opt to pay out of pocket for couples counseling. We will know whether insurance will cover it after you have been assessed by a clinician in your intake session. Please be prepared to pay full fee if the insurance requirements are not met.
Your first couples session
The first session is a chance for each partner to describe what is happening, what they want, and what they have tried. Your therapist will ask about your history together, what is going well, and where you get stuck. You will leave with a shared picture of the problem and a first small step to try at home.
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Book couples counseling
Request a couples session online. If only one of you is ready, book an individual session to start.