What is Marriage Counseling?

At Anchor Light, we provide marriage counseling services from experienced, licensed therapists. This type of therapy, also known as couples therapy, can help couples – married or not – work through conflicts, improve communication, and promote better problem-solving and argumentative skills in their relationship.

Generally, couples therapy is short-term, though how many sessions you may need will depend on the extent of the issues at hand. You can expect to meet with our therapists weekly. With our help, couples can learn to build a stronger and healthier relationship together.

Who Can Benefit from Marriage Counseling?

Seeking out professional marriage counselling is a proactive way to protect the health of your relationship.

With 3 in 4 people who get marriage therapy reporting significant positive changes in their relationships, it is clear that counselling is a highly beneficial approach regardless of the severity of your marital issues.

From communication skills to better team work and parenting, the help of our licensed marriage counsellors can improve your bond and bring back the love you felt when you first got together.

Even if you are not in conflict, couples can benefit from talking with our experienced therapists to gain insight into each other and bring back the connection you once had.

Generally however, marriage therapy is most valuable for couples who have serious problems – from poor communication to decreased intimacy and beyond. Don’t let major life transitions or conflicts ruin the relationship you have put so much effort into building.

With marriage counselling, you can ensure your marriage not only survives, but thrives.

Convenient Online Couples Counseling

Experience the ease of online counseling with our Washington-based therapists. Life can be hectic and the pandemic has brought on its own set of issues. However, with secure virtual marriage counseling sessions, we provide an accessible route to receive life-changing support.

With free initial consultations, our counselors are here to help you take control of your relationship 7 days a week.

Don’t let distance prevent you and your partner from getting the help you need – schedule today and discover why virtual marriage counselling can be so successful.

Restoring Balance – Benefits of Marriage Counseling

Couples counselling offers many positive results, including enhanced communication, strengthened connection and rekindled intimacy, and opportunities to renegotiate commitments and make decisions. With the right attention, these benefits can lead to lasting improvements in relationships.

Goals of Marriage Counseling

A couples therapy session is not just about identifying your flaws and apologizing – it is about helping to bring out the best in both partners, so that you can build a strong relationship even when there isn’t a therapist available to help.

Together, you have the potential to create an amazing life and be the kind of partners you want to be. As part of this goal, couples therapy seeks to provide clarity on what kind of life you wish to build together, what kind of partners you aspire to be, and what individual blocks are getting in the way of achieving this.

Equipping you with the skills and knowledge needed to create the life you want is the key to making therapy effective.

What to Expect in Your First Session

At the outset of couples therapy, one of our experienced therapists will discuss important matters such as confidentiality and our mandatory reporting policies. We’ll also cover our cancellation policies and techniques used in couples counselling.

During the first session, a brief history of you and your relationship will be taken. We understand that couples who have never had therapy before may feel apprehensive. Our therapists are highly qualified and strive to remain objective when counselling.

It’s not necessary to think too much about the issues you wish to bring up before attending, as our couselors can initiate the conversation by asking the right questions.

Premarital Counseling

Couples therapy is a great way to learn about your partner and create a stronger bond in your relationship. Contrary to popular belief, couples therapy isn’t just for couples experiencing a crisis; it can be a great preventative measure for any couple who wants to gain a deeper understanding of their partner.

In therapy, couples can discuss complex topics in a safe and supportive environment, understanding each other’s feelings and reactions more clearly. This helps them come together with respect and kindness as they work through difficult conversations or disagreements. With the help of an experienced therapist, you and your partner can build strong foundations for your relationship and create an even more loving bond.

Don’t wait until tensions arise; start developing a healthier connection today.

Why The Gottman Method?

At Anchor Light Therapy Collective, our highly trained therapists specialize in the Gottman Method of couples counseling. Our evidence-based assessment techniques and intervention strategies are designed to help couples tackle their conflicts, improve communication, deepen friendship bonds, become more intimate with each other, foster trust and share their life’s ambitions.

Going beyond mere cohabitation, our approach helps couples to foster a deeper connection. Our method enables you to strengthen your bond and explore new ways of growing together as a couple.

Gottman Method has the power to make a real impact on your relationship. Working together, couples can build up intimacy, affection and respect and prevent arguments from escalating into battles of wills. Through communication that is truly heard and understood by both parties, harmony between partners can be achieved.

Unlock Deeper Connections with Anchor Light

Our team of licensed, experienced family therapists is devoted to creating a secure, sympathetic, and impartial atmosphere where couples are able to freely discuss their difficulties and seek answers. We are passionate about helping couples achieve the most positive outcomes possible.

Drawing on evidence-based techniques and approaches, we offer couples the opportunity to gain insight into one another, learn effective communication strategies and develop a stronger, more satisfying bond. Our aim is to help them enrich their relationship through a greater understanding of each other.

Marriage Counseling vs Individual Therapy

It is essential for couples to work through issues together, however, there may be times when either partner has individual matters that need attention. In those cases, engaging a licensed mental health counselor could be beneficial. 

If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief or any other disorder, it may be beneficial to seek couples counseling in addition to individual therapy.

This combination of treatments can help you gain the tools and learnings from individual sessions that can then be applied within your relationship to further strengthen and build upon your connection.

How much does a couples therapist cost?

Therapy creates a space for you to experience healing and progress in a way that can change your life. But of course, it’s also an investment of both time and finances. When you’re ready to commit to healing and transformation, here is what you can expect.

First session
$215

All subsequent sessions
$175 (50 minutes)

Insurance

We do not participate with any insurance panels. Anchor Light Therapy Collective is considered an out-of-network provider. 

As a courtesy to any individual clients who wish to utilize their insurance benefits, We are happy to verify your out-of-network plan benefits to tell you what portion, if any, may be covered by your health insurance provider. 

Out of Nework Insurance Options