Therapy Services for Couples

The reality in today’s society is that 50% of all marriages end in divorce. Building a healthy marriage in the midst of multiple pressures is difficult. Couples need all the support they can receive to create long-lasting, healthy marriages. The Couples Clinic exists to support couples in building strong relationships.

Couples Therapy

Pre-Marital Consultation:

Couples attend for three one-hour sessions. During that time, an extensive family history is taken. The therapist takes a look at conflict styles, communication patterns, conflict resolution and anger management skills, personality issues, and any other areas that a couple feels may be a challenge. And of course we want to know about your wedding plans! After the three sessions, a report is written for the couple to keep. It outlines the areas of strength and areas of growth that have emerged from the sessions. The report also shares what some of the not-so-obvious possible problems may be based on information provided. By having a heads-up on what may happen after the marriage, a couple can identify the warning signs long before they are unresolveable. Through Premarital Counseling, couples can learn to predict, understand, and seek help for problems that arise. They will also benefit from seeing that many problems are normal and fixable! The earlier a problem is addressed, the greater the chances are of resolving it and keeping your marriage happy.

Couples Check-ups

Does your relationship need a tune-up? We can help you clarify the parts of your relationship that keep you running smoothly and the areas that “creak and grind.”

Workshops including ...

• From Conflict to Caring
• The Tipping Point: Getting Couples Back in Balance
• From Idoloatry to Grace: The Spiritual Work of Marriage

Service Providers

Counseling and consultation services are provided by licensed staff therapists with additional training in marriage and family therapy. Clinical Staff is specially trained to meet the needs of dual-career professionals, couples struggling with blended family and grief-and-loss issues.

Service Costs

Some medical insurances cover the cost of couples therapy. Otherwise an adjusted fee can be negotiated with the individual therapist.

Confidentiality

The couples relationship to the therapist and the center is a private matter. All information is kept confidential.

Supervision

Supervision and Consultations from AAMFT Approved Supervisiors is also available for area professionals working with couples.