Cultivating fulfilling relationships is an integral part of our work at Biltmore Psychology and Counseling. Marriage Counseling includes many forms of relationship counseling, including premarital counseling, co-parenting counseling, and divorce counseling. Show
Our psychologists and counselors often apply Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) techniques in working with couples. EFT method has been found to be effective in helping over 75% of couples in distress recover and grow even after counseling has ended. Every marriage counselor at Biltmore Psychology and Counseling brings a holistic understanding of what it means to be in a relationship. We believe that relationships are at the core of what it means to be human. Therefore, creating, establishing, and repairing emotionally fulfilling relationships is an integral part of our mission. Topics for Marriage Counseling include:Additional Topics We Help With Include:Sexuality Separation Negative Relationship Patterns Divorce Teletherapy & Video Counseling Sessions AvailableBiltmore Psychology and Counseling offers teletherapy sessions as a way to participate in counseling without needing to be physically present at our office. Marriage Counseling FAQWhat is Marriage Counseling?Marriage counseling is often better called relationship counseling as it is for couples in any status of relationship (dating, engaged, married, divorced). Some couples may set their goal to mend their relationship and work to stay together, some are seeking guidance to decide what direction their relationship needs to go, and others are looking to end their relationship well. A marriage counselor’s job is NOT to decide if a couple should stay together or separate, but is to help the couple discover this for themselves and have the ability to accomplish this goal with great love and care. How Does Marriage Counseling Work?For the first session, the couple usually meets with their therapist together to discuss the history of their distress, unsuccessful attempts to heal, and the goals for therapy. The therapist will provide feedback on the strengths that he or she sees in the couple and will propose a treatment plan. In the following sessions, the therapist will likely meet with each person individually to gather a more in-depth personal history. Marriage counselors will usually state there are no secrets in couples counseling. Any information shared in an individual session cannot be kept secret from the other partner. At the end of counseling, couples hope to have healed emotional injuries to the relationship, clarified their desire to be together, or have decided to enter a separation process with the highest level of care and compassion. Most importantly, the counselor’s role is not to decide if the couple should stay together but is to help the couple achieve the highest level of healing possible. So, they can determine if they would like to stay together or separate. Common Issues and Problems with MarriagesThe most common presenting complaints for marriage counseling are the following:
How does Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) help my marriage?Many traditional approaches to couples counseling help couple have more controlled discussions, speak with less inflammatory language, and challenge places where they may have been thinking “irrationally.” While this approach may seem like an obvious place to start, the research finds that a large percentage of couples do not benefit from these interventions (up to 60%). Emotion-Focused Therapy is different in that it does not focus specifically on irrational thoughts and communication but instead is focused on adult attachment and bonding. Many high functioning couples do not have intrinsic communication problems or difficulty resolving conflict in other areas in their life. Therefore, it is not a helpful solution to “teach” couples how to communicate when they already have these skills. Instead, it is important to better understand what is actually getting in the way of these highly developed skills from being utilized at the moment and Emotion-Focused Therapy does just this. When a couple is able to understand and heal the hurt and disconnection that is getting in the way of them connecting/communicating, they are able to maintain their growth outside of therapy and have the skills to rebuild when hurt happens again in the future. How Much Does Marriage Counseling Cost?Some psychologists and therapists charge more for a session of couples counseling than for individual counseling. At BPC, each clinician has their own rate for a counseling session and the cost for an individual or a couples counseling session is the same rate. If you have questions about pricing, please contact our offices for pricing: 480-999-7070 Will My Insurance Cover Marriage Counseling?Our office is out-of-network, so we do not accept insurance directly. However, if your insurance plan offers out-of-network benefits, we can provide you with a receipt so that you can bill your insurance directly. Depending on the individual insurance plan, many will be reimbursed for a percentage of their payment. To determine if you have out-of-network mental health coverage, contact your insurance and ask about whether your plan includes out-of-network mental health coverage. Feel free to contact our office with any questions. How Our Phoenix Marriage Counselors Can HelpBiltmore Psychology and Counseling clinical psychologists, marriage and family therapists, and counselors are known for being the best in their field. Counselors are held to the highest standards of excellence, and bring the best of their education, experience and professional knowledge to their practice. Our professionals build strong relationships with each person based on a mutual trust and confidence, and value each person’s perspective of his or her own life. Counseling at BPC is a dynamic, active process. Counselors work with each person to understand, engage and overcome even seemingly insurmountable difficulties, and facilitate each person’s process of transformation and hope. Meet our Team DR. MELISSA ESTAVILLO, PsyDDoctorate and Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, Arizona School of Professional Psychology DR. AUDREY SESSIONS, PsyDPsy.D. Clinical Psychology, Arizona School of
Professional Psychology SUSAN SELF, LPCM.S. Counseling and Human Services, University of Toledo NICOLE ELLIOTT, LPCM.C. Counseling, Arizona State University ELIZABETH FELIX, LPCM.A. Human Resources and Substance Abuse, Ottawa University HEATHER WHEELER, LCSWMasters in Social Work, Arizona State University Our Location in Phoenix, AZWe’re here for you.Our marriage counselors apply professional expertise and understanding to provide the best holistic counseling services in Phoenix, AZ. A 10-min consultation can help you determine whether our services would be the right fit for you. Call us today for a free phone consultation. (480) 999-7070 What skills do you need to be a marriage and family therapist?If you're interested in earning your marriage and family therapy degree, it's good to question whether or not you have these five skills:. Empathy. Clients often seek counselors during the most difficult moments of their lives. ... . Communication. ... . Analytical Thinking. ... . Business Know-How. ... . Detachment.. How do I prepare to be a marriage and family therapist?How to Become a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Earn a Bachelor's Degree.. Earn a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy or Related Mental Health Field.. Complete Additional Hours of Supervised Clinical Experience.. Pass the Required Licensing Exams.. Apply for Licensure.. Complete Continuing Education.. What type of counselor is best for marriage?Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
They have a relational focus on dynamics and treatments that directly address relationship skills and repair.
Are marriage counselors and therapists the same?In short, couples therapy digs back into your relationship to look at why certain problems have come up, while marriage counseling deals with working through your current relationship problems in the here and now. Let's get into some more specifics.
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