Marriage and Couples Counseling and Individual Therapy

The 5-5-5 rule is a structured communication technique where each partner gets 5 minutes to speak uninterrupted about a concern, followed by 5 minutes for the other partner to reflect and respond, and a final 5 minutes to collaboratively discuss solutions. It helps reduce escalation and ensures both partners feel heard.

A therapist specializing in relationships is often called a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Couples Counselor, or Relationship Therapist. These professionals typically hold additional training in modalities such as EFT, Gottman Method, or Imago Therapy specifically designed to address relational dynamics between partners.

Common approaches include Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), the Gottman Method, Imago Relationship Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Integrative Couples Therapy. Sessions typically involve assessment, goal-setting, communication skill-building, and homework assignments to help partners rebuild trust, resolve conflict, and strengthen emotional connection over time.

Yes, insurance is accepted depending on your plan, therapist, state, and appointment type. Our team offers benefits verification support before your first session to clarify coverage details. Self-pay and alternative billing options are also available for clients whose plans don't cover therapy services.

Yes, telehealth sessions are available for individual, couples, and family therapy in addition to in-person appointments at select office locations. Telehealth offers the same evidence-based approaches, including CBT, DBT, and EMDR, delivered securely through video sessions for added flexibility and convenience.

If your concerns center on personal struggles like anxiety, depression, or trauma, individual therapy is a good starting point. If challenges primarily involve communication, trust, or conflict with a partner, couples therapy is more appropriate. Many clients benefit from both simultaneously to support personal and relational growth.