Couples Therapy for One

“Couples therapy for one" is a form of therapy designed for individuals who want to address and improve their relationship dynamics but whose partner is unwilling or unable to participate in traditional couples counseling. It focuses on your role in the relationship, exploring ways to initiate positive changes, improve communication, and understand both your own and your partner's behaviors and needs more deeply.

Yes, significant improvements can be made in a relationship even if only one partner participates in therapy. By changing your behaviors, communication styles, and reactions, you can influence the overall dynamics of the relationship, often leading to positive changes in your partner's behavior as well and improving the relationship as a whole.

Topics might include understanding and modifying your contribution to relationship patterns, effective communication strategies, ways to cope with conflict and differences, managing your emotions and expectations, and strategies for fostering a positive, supportive environment that may encourage your partner to engage more fully in the relationship.

The duration of couples therapy for one counseling varies depending on individual circumstances, the issues being addressed, and the goals of the therapy. It might range from a few sessions to several months, with the flexibility to adapt as the individual's situation and relationship evolve.

If your partner decides to join the therapy sessions at a later stage, the therapy can transition into traditional couples counseling. The therapist can incorporate the work you've already done individually, building upon it to address issues together as a couple and work towards shared goals for the relationship.

Our therapists have different rates based on experience, so your session rate is based on your therapist’s rate, the type of therapy and the length of session. All of our therapists have a few sliding-scale time slots at off hours for clients in financial need. You can talk to your therapist about this opportunity before your first session. Check our team page for more information on rates for each of our therapist.

While we do not take insurance directly, we are accepted as an “out-of-network” provider, so you can get any out-of-network benefits that your plan provides.

If you don’t have insurance, choose not to use your insurance, or don’t have out-of-network benefits, we accept private pay clients as well. In fact, most of our clients are private pay. We accept HSA, FSA, and HRA Cards. We also have a few sliding scale slots to individuals or couples in need (you can talk to one of our therapists for more information).