Couples Counseling

Online Couples Therapy in Washington

Work with an expert therapist to restore connection and strengthen your relationship in Washington. Every relationship requires nurturing. Whether things just got complicated, or it’s been awhile, we can help restore communication & trust. Our couples therapists bring a fresh perspective so you can rediscover the love & commitment needed for a thriving relationship.

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Mental Health & Couples Therapy in Washington

Understanding the landscape of mental health care access and the challenges
couples face across the state.

Mental Illness Prevalance

The mental illness prevalence rate in Washington is 27.1 percent among adults.

Wait Time

The average wait time for therapy in Washington is 8–12 weeks.

Median Houshold Income

The median household income in Washington is $94,952.

Percentage Who Need Therapy

In Washington, 23.8 percent of adults who needed mental health care did not receive it.

Provider Shortage

In Washington, 79.06 percent of counties are designated as Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas.

Mental Illness per 100k Residents

Washington has 522.8 mental health providers per 100,000 residents.

Washington's couples therapy access landscape is shaped by measurable strain. The mental illness prevalence rate in Washington is 27.1 percent among adults, which translates to about 2,156,667 residents experiencing mental illness within a statewide population of 7,958,180. Even with Washington reporting 522.8 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, access does not reliably translate into timely care, especially when demand concentrates in Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma, and Olympia along Puget Sound. The average wait time for therapy in Washington is 8-12 weeks, and that delay is occurring in a state where 79.06 percent of counties are designated as Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas. Unmet need is also substantial: in Washington, 23.8 percent of adults who needed mental health care did not receive it. These numbers matter for couples because relationship distress often escalates quickly in dual-Microsoft, dual-Amazon, or Boeing-Starbucks households, and delays can turn manageable conflict into entrenched patterns that are harder to shift once resentment and avoidance set in. Washington's geography and population distribution add pressure to an already stretched system. The state spans 71,298 square miles across 39 counties, and 84.2 percent of residents live in urban areas, intensifying competition for appointments in high-demand corridors like South Lake Union and downtown Bellevue. For many couples, the practical burden of seeking care compounds the clinical burden of waiting: a 29.2-minute commute each way can become a recurring weekly disruption, and in Seattle, parking costs of $5-$20 per session total $260-$1,040 yearly. That travel adds up to 51 hours annually per partner, while couples in the Olympic Peninsula, Cascade foothills, or Yakima Valley often drive 40-60 miles each way to reach a provider, adding $11-$15 in fuel per session on top of the national average couples therapy rate of $175-$300 per session.

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UNDERSTANDING THE CHALLENGE

Couples Therapy challenges in Washington

The Problem

Washington's 7,958,180 residents across 71,298 square miles face 8-12 week average wait times for couples therapy among the longest in the nation. While Washington has 522.8 providers per 100,000 residents across 39 counties, overwhelming demand from Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma, and Olympia means clinicians accepting new clients maintain lengthy waiting lists. With 27.1% experiencing mental illness (about 2,156,667 Washington residents) and 84.2% living in urban areas along Puget Sound, the process for two-partner Microsoft, Amazon, Boeing, or Starbucks households involves calling multiple practices and waiting 8-12+ weeks for initial joint appointments. A 29.2-minute Seattle commute adds 51 hours of annual travel per partner, plus $5-$20 in downtown parking per session, on top of the national average couples therapy rate of $175-$300 per session.

The Impact

Washington's 84.2 percent urban population concentrates about 2,156,667 residents experiencing mental illness into the Puget Sound corridor stretching from Seattle through Bellevue, Tacoma, and Olympia, where Microsoft, Amazon, Boeing, Starbucks, and Costco set the workweek pace. The 29.2-minute average commute already consumes 51 hours annually per partner; adding weekly couples therapy means each spouse loses 2+ additional hours per session to I-5 and SR 520 congestion, plus $5-$20 per-session parking in Seattle and Bellevue (an extra $260-$1,040 yearly before session fees). For Washington's high cost-of-living context, the national average Couples Therapy rate of $175-$300 per session plus these hidden costs makes consistent two-partner attendance financially punishing. The result: many Washington couples skip therapy entirely or attend so inconsistently that work on communication breakdown, parenting disagreements, or post-affair trust loses traction exactly when both spouses need a steady weekly rhythm.

The Solution

For Washington's 2,156,667 residents needing mental health care from the Olympic Peninsula to the Cascades and the Yakima Valley, Grouport eliminates the 51 hours of annual commute time per partner, the $260-$1,040 in yearly Seattle and Bellevue parking, and the 8-12 week waitlists that make traditional couples therapy impractical. Washington couples connect with licensed providers via secure video from a Seattle Capitol Hill condo, a Spokane home, or a Bellingham bungalow, with no 29.2-minute drives across SR 520 or I-405, no parking-garage hunts in South Lake Union, and no 2-hour time blocks pulled out of Microsoft, Amazon, Boeing, or Puget Sound fishing schedules. Providers match within 24-48 hours rather than Washington's 8-12 week average. At an average of $114 per session ($492 monthly), 50-60% below the national average of $175-$300 per session, Washington couples save $260-$1,040 yearly in parking alone while accessing immediate care that 522.8 providers per 100,000 residents across 39 counties cannot deliver fast enough for two-partner availability.

In Washington, 79.06 percent of counties are designated as Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas.

Online couples therapy reduces practical barriers that commonly derail in-person care in Washington, because both partners can log in from a Seattle Capitol Hill apartment, a Bellevue tech-corridor home, or a Yakima Valley orchard property without commute time, parking costs, or extra time away from Microsoft, Amazon, Boeing, Starbucks, or Costco. It also helps couples start sooner by widening access beyond local availability in Olympic Peninsula communities and Cascade towns, which matters when the stated wait time is 8-12 weeks. For many Washington couples, meeting online also supports more consistent attendance across weeks, which is often the difference between short-term insight and lasting relationship change, especially when one partner is on a Boeing production rotation while the other holds a steady Amazon or Microsoft calendar.

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Getting Couples Therapy in Washington: Wait Times and Barriers

Washington couples seeking therapy face a supply and timing problem that shows up from the Seattle metro across Puget Sound to the Yakima Valley. With 522.8 mental health providers per 100,000 residents and 79.06 percent of counties designated as Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas, availability is constrained even before a couple narrows the search by schedule, clinical fit, or preferred approach. The average 8-12 week wait time for therapy adds another layer of delay, which is especially disruptive in the Bellevue and Redmond tech corridor where two-partner relationship stress is active and day-to-day communication is already strained by long Microsoft, Amazon, or Boeing hours. Even a single missed week can push the next opening past the original waitlist date for both spouses.

Geographic Barriers

Washington's scale matters for couples access. The state spans 71,298 square miles and includes 39 counties, so the experience of finding therapy can vary widely between a Seattle Capitol Hill neighborhood, a Spokane east-side home, and a remote Olympic Peninsula community near Forks. Even in well-resourced corridors along Puget Sound, demand concentrates quickly because 27.1 percent of adults experience mental illness annually, representing about 2,156,667 residents in a single year. When that level of need is distributed across a large geography that includes the Cascades, the Olympic Peninsula, and the Yakima Valley, couples often encounter limited appointment inventory, fewer choices for evening or weekend sessions that fit two work calendars, and longer lead times for a first joint visit. For couples outside major hubs, the shortage designation affecting 79.06 percent of counties can mean fewer local options and a 40-60 mile drive that adds $11-$15 in fuel per session.

Extended Wait Times

An 8-12 week average wait time for therapy in Washington is not a minor inconvenience for couples. Relationship conflict around communication breakdown, parenting disagreements in dual-tech Bellevue households, or post-affair trust rarely stays static for 2 to 3 months, and delays can allow misunderstandings to compound into entrenched patterns. Waitlists also create a second problem after the first appointment: continuity. When two partners' schedules at Microsoft, Amazon, Boeing, or Starbucks are tight, rescheduling a missed session can push the next visit out again, interrupting momentum and making it harder to practice new communication skills consistently. In a state where 23.8 percent of adults who needed mental health treatment did not receive it, long waits and limited scheduling flexibility are part of the pathway from need to non-receipt, not an isolated issue affecting only a few residents.

Systemic Challenges

The combination of provider scarcity and high unmet need in Washington means access barriers are systemic, not incidental. With 23.8 percent of adults who needed mental health care unable to receive it, the underlying inefficiencies of the current system restrict both choice and continuity for couples from Seattle to Spokane. These barriers extend beyond scheduling: couples often face logistical challenges securing appointments that accommodate two work calendars across Microsoft, Amazon, Boeing, Starbucks, Costco, or Yakima Valley agricultural employers, managing absences due to waitlist bottlenecks, and contending with the psychological impact of delayed or fragmented care. While some urban centers like Seattle and Bellevue offer greater provider density, the statewide statistics reflect a persistent difficulty in accessing couples-focused services regardless of location, with parking running $5-$20 per session on top of the search burden. For Washington couples navigating these challenges, availability is not only about the number of providers, but whether effective, affordable two-partner intervention is accessible when it is most needed.

Urban-Rural Divide

In Washington's largest metros along Puget Sound, demand concentration can keep calendars full even when provider counts look strong on paper. In Seattle and Bellevue, the practical friction of attending in-person sessions adds up: parking runs $5 to $20 per session, totaling $260 to $1,040 yearly for weekly visits, and the average 29.2-minute commute each way becomes a recurring time burden that can disrupt Microsoft, Amazon, or Boeing workdays and shared parenting responsibilities. Outside the metro core, the challenge often shifts from parking and congestion to distance and fewer local options, especially across a state with 39 counties and 79.06 percent shortage-area designations spanning the Olympic Peninsula, Cascade foothills, and Yakima Valley. Either way, couples are frequently balancing relationship stress with the logistics of simply getting two partners in the door at the same time.

For Washington couples, therapy access is shaped by shortages, 8-12 week waits, and the time and cost burden of in-person logistics in Seattle, Bellevue, and Tacoma metro corridors. Grouport reduces these barriers by offering online care that avoids the 51 hours of annual commute time and $260-$1,040 in metro parking, while supporting faster starts through matching in 24-48 hours, helping Puget Sound, Spokane, and Yakima Valley couples begin work while motivation and urgency are still high and both partners are still willing to log in together.

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Couples Therapy Pricing in Washington

Grouport provides Washington couples with therapy at an average of $114 per session ($492 monthly), compared with national pricing of $175-$300 per session and $757-$1,299 per month. That difference matters because cost often determines whether two partners can attend weekly and stay consistent long enough to make progress on communication, trust rebuilding, or parenting disagreements. Timing also affects value: Washington's 8-12 week average wait time can delay support during active conflict, while Grouport's matching in 24-48 hours is designed to reduce the gap between deciding to get help and actually starting, whether a couple lives in Seattle's Capitol Hill, a Bellevue tech-corridor neighborhood, or a Spokane home east of the Cascades.

Affordability and Income

At an average of $114 per session ($492 monthly), Grouport's Couples Therapy is positioned against the national average of $175-$300 per session. For Washington households balancing Seattle and Bellevue cost-of-living with Microsoft, Amazon, or Boeing salaries, that pricing matters for two-partner families weighing therapy alongside Puget Sound housing costs and childcare. Affordability is not only about the first appointment; it is about sustaining care when both partners' schedules are tight and progress depends on repetition. In Washington, the pressure is amplified by access constraints: 79.06 percent of counties are designated as Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas, and the state has 522.8 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which still leaves demand higher than capacity in many Olympic Peninsula and Yakima Valley communities. With an 8-12 week average wait time, couples can end up paying more when they finally find an opening, or delaying care until problems feel unmanageable.

Hidden Cost and Barriers

Beyond session fees, Washington's metro logistics add recurring costs that couples often underestimate at the start. In Seattle and Bellevue, parking commonly runs $5 to $20 per session, totaling $260 to $1,040 yearly for weekly therapy near South Lake Union or downtown core. Time costs also accumulate: Washington's 29.2-minute average commute each way adds up to about 51 hours annually per partner spent traveling to and from appointments, time that competes with Microsoft, Amazon, Boeing, or Starbucks work schedules and shared parenting responsibilities. For couples, that travel time is not just inconvenient; it can become a reason to cancel, reschedule, or attend inconsistently, especially when both partners must be present. Online sessions remove the parking expense and reclaim those 51 hours, which can make consistent weekly attendance more realistic across a state that covers 71,298 square miles and includes 39 counties with uneven access from Spokane to the Yakima Valley.

Immediate Availability

Washington's 8-12 week average wait time for therapy equals 56-84 days without professional support while relationship conflict may escalate. In a fast-paced state where Seattle and Bellevue commutes already consume time and scheduling is competitive across Microsoft, Amazon, Boeing, and Starbucks, waiting nearly 2 to 3 months can turn a solvable communication problem into a more entrenched cycle, especially when one partner is on a Boeing production sprint or an Amazon launch cycle. Grouport reduces that delay with matching in 24-48 hours, allowing Washington couples in Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, and beyond to begin therapy while concerns are current and both partners are still engaged in the process.

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What Couples Therapy Can Help with:

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Communication and fighting
Power dynamics
Financial conflict
Parenting or caretaker stress
Challenges with intimacy

Repairing after infidelity
Identifying unhealthy patterns
Restoring trust
Conflict resolution strategies

Types of Couples Therapy in Washington

Relationship counseling

Every couple faces challenges that test their relationship. It can happen early on or after years in a relationship. No matter the circumstance, couples counseling offers unbiased support and structure in a comfortable setting. You’ll learn conflict-resolution strategies, identify recurring patterns, while building a healthier, stronger, loving relationship.

Marriage counseling

Marriage is work, and it’s normal to need outside trusted guidance. Marriage counseling will allow you and your spouse to tackle these issues head on. Sessions will help you identify the root of your problems and come up with effective strategies to address them on a routine basis. Having this open communication and weekly time to just hone in on your marriage, will allow your relationship to thrive.

Premarital counseling

The days leading up to a wedding can be stressful. Premarital counseling can help you prior to getting married, but also prepare you both for married life. Premarital counseling allows you to start your lives together on a solid footing. Having this dynamic going into a marriage, will allow for the open communication and relevant skills so that you continually invest in a successful marriage.

Mental Health Conditions We Treat in

Washington

Beyond couples therapy, Grouport offers licensed therapists who specialize across the full spectrum of mental health needs and evidence-based approaches. Whatever you're looking for, we have a therapist for your needs.

Antisocial Personality Disorder

Anxiety

Attachment Issues

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Binge Eating Disorder

Bipolar Disorder

Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Borderline Personality

Dependent Personality Disorder

Depression

Dissociative Disorders

Histrionic Personality Disorder

Imposter Syndrome

Infertility

Insomnia

Intermittent Explosive Disorder

Loneliness

Low Self-Esteem

Narcissistic Abuse Recovery

Narcissistic Personality Disorder

OCD

Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder

PMDD

Panic Disorder

Paranoid Personality Disorder

Persistent Depressive Disorder

Phobias

Postpartum Depression

Pregnancy Loss

Relationship Issues

Schizophrenia

Schizotypal Personality Disorder

Seasonal Affective Disorder

Self-Harm

Sexual Performance Anxiety

Social Anxiety

Somatic Symptom Disorder

Stress Management

Substance Use & Addiction

Suicidal Ideation

Trauma & PTSD

Trichotillomania

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Behavioral Activation

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)

ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention)

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Exposure Therapy

IFS (Internal Family Systems)

Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

Motivational Interviewing

Narrative Therapy

Prolonged Exposure Therapy

Psychodynamic Therapy

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)

Schema Therapy

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

Somatic Therapy

Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT)

Meaningful Results

Check out how our services have helped our members see life-changing results

Sarah

Relationship Issues

"It’s helped our family improve communication, control anger, and it’s helped my husband and I parent better. I’m forever grateful for bringing our family even closer together."

Isabel

Trauma & PTSD

"I joined Grouport to work on myself and to heal. I’m learning so much at every session! The change I see not only in myself but in my fellow group members is abundantly encouraging and profoundly fulfilling. Group therapy with Grouport is a powerful healing tool."

Danielle

Anxiety

"Grouport can help you with your issues. Their therapists are well trained to work with you on your issues. I felt my anxiety greatly improve after only a few sessions. I highly recommend it!"

Glenn

DBT

"Grouport's approach to DBT is a real strength. This approach provides tools and methods for working with difficult emotions and getting a handle on them. It has given me hope where other approaches have failed."

Benjamin

Anxiety

Depression

"Adam is helping me to approach my anxieties from a different perspective. So I’m working on developing this awareness and not be too fearful about it."

Briana

Anxiety

Depression

“I learn a lot of skills and hearing other people’s experiences help”

Charlotte

Anxiety

Depression

“Group therapy depends on the facilitator and the participants. This particular one is great for both.”

Melanie

Anxiety

“I love getting another perspective on an issue from another participant. It changes my whole thought process and really helps me see things clearly. I like Grouport because there is no pressure to discuss your problems. During my good weeks, I usually have a similar problem to someone else in the group that's in the back of my mind. They bring that problem to life when they talk about their own situations. We always come to a solution for these negative thoughts or emotions.”

Carrie

Relationship Issues

“It is helping my family.”

Julia

Relationship Issues

“Ability to discuss my issues openly in front of others and get feedback that I can use in the future” , “Wonderful opportunity and great pricing! Happy to have found Grouport :)”

Martha

Anxiety

Depression

“Liked working with Matthew the therapist. His insight and familiarity with the materials was really helpful. He was welcoming and happy to help.”

Megan

Borderline Personality

“I look forward to seeing the same group of people every week and helping each other out.”

Allison

Anxiety

Trauma & PTSD

“I’ve always found group therapy to be helpful. It’s good to hear likeminded people.”

Sheldon

Depression

“I was feeling very down at the end of 2020 and I was ready to do something drastic that I know I'd likely regret. The group definitely helped show me that there are people who feel the same way as I do.”

Nancy

Anxiety

“The therapy from Grouport is high quality and convenient. I am becoming much more self aware and am liking myself more. My relationships at work are better and I’m much happier.”

Barbara

Anxiety

“Human interactions. My ability to fit into a social context and be able to observe, function , and respond, to others in a more conscious way. To be aware of my feelings (reactions) to the dynamics in the group and feel comfortable expressing my feelings.”

Lindsey

Depression

“Practitioner is wonderful. Learning a lot from others in the group.”

Amanda

Anxiety

“It's a relatively smooth and streamlined way to access care.”

Kelly

Depression

“It's difficult for me to stay motivated to practice DBT and this group helps me. It helps me focus and practice DBT skills for an hour. I'm unable to do this on my own. And it's nice to be around a group of people for support.”

Trevor

Grief & Loss

“The group gives me something to work towards, and provides other outlooks you normally wouldn't consider.”

Patricia

Anxiety

OCD

“I really enjoy the group sessions and Debbie singer is an amazing therapist. I would describe it as incredibly helpful and you get a lot out of each session especially if you actively participate.”

Alexandra

Grief & Loss

“I received a lot of helpful insights from my group therapist.”

Emily

Anxiety

“I like the connection you can make with total strangers and the confidentiality it comes with.”

Daniel

Anxiety

Depression

“It works well, it’s pretty effortless. I’m able to express my struggles and concerns to a group, and get practical feedback.”

Stella

Anxiety

“Easy atmosphere to share your feelings and thoughts and obtain feedback.”

Stephanie

Depression

“Grouport is time flexible and affordable and if it didn’t exist, I don’t know where I would go. I had looked into other places before Grouport and there really wasn’t any option like it.”

Olivia

Grief & Loss

“My weekly group helps me get through the week. Best experience ever!”

Judy

OCD

Anxiety

Relationship Issues

“I’m enjoying the group and learning some new things. It’s a relaxed atmosphere and a place to share listen and learn. Group is great as is the therapist! Highly recommend!”

Ross

Relationship Issues

“It’s been a useful forum for the family to meet and discuss problems with communication. Previously, people in my family were hesitant to really be honest, and this forum allows for that.”

Maxwell

Anxiety

“Grouport has truly shown me that I am not the only one struggling”

Michael

Borderline Personality

“I highly recommend this to anyone who is struggling with anxiety or depression. The therapists are top notch and have made me feel really comfortable and my anxiety has improved tremendously in only a few sessions!”

Phoebe

Trauma & PTSD

Substance Abuse

“I’ve always found group therapy to be helpful. It’s good to hear likeminded people.”

Drew

Depression

“It's a helpful tool for managing anxiety every week.”

Brooke

Borderline Personality

“I enjoy Grouport.”

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Meet Our Therapists

Grouport therapists are caring, expert mental health professionals with years of experience helping people get the tools they need to see long-lasting change.

FIND YOUR MATCH

Grouport therapists are fully licensed clinical professionals (LCSW, LMFT, PhD, PsyD) with specialized training in evidence-based Couples Therapy in Washington.

Affordable Care, Geared to Your Needs

$337/week
billed at $1,348/month

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FAQs for Couples Therapy in Washington

Can my therapist recommend me for disability benefits in Washington?

Yes, your therapist can provide documentation supporting a disability application. This typically involves completing forms about your diagnosis, symptoms, functional limitations, and treatment. However, the final decision about disability benefits is made by the Social Security Administration or the insurance company, not your therapist. Keep in mind that applying for disability requires releasing your mental health records to the reviewing agency.

What if insurance denies my reimbursement claim in Washington?

You can appeal. Insurance companies deny claims for all kinds of reasons. Read the denial explanation, fix whatever they flagged, resubmit. Persistence works.

Can therapy help with urban breakup or divorce?

Breakups in cities hit different when you might run into your ex constantly through small social scenes despite living in a big city, your entire friend group is shared, you have to figure out who keeps the apartment in an impossible housing market, or you're navigating co-parenting in a city. Therapy helps you process the grief, navigate logistics, rebuild socially, and move forward. Urban breakups can be complicated beyond just the emotional stuff.

Can therapy help with urban FOMO and comparison?

FOMO is amplified in cities since there's always something happening you're missing, someone doing something cooler, visible wealth inequality making you feel behind. Social media makes it worse when you see everyone else's story. Therapy helps you work on the underlying insecurity, anxiety, and never-enough feeling that feeds this. You learn to be okay with missing things, make choices based on what you actually want instead of fear of missing out, and stop comparing yourself to everyone else around you.

Can therapy help if we're just roommates now?

Yes, emotional and physical distance is common and addressable in couples therapy. Therapy provides structured opportunities to address barriers to intimacy and gradually helps you move to partners again. It takes time to rebuild significant intimacy after prolonged disconnection, but with effective couples therapy you’ll build that over time.

Will we have individual sessions or always together?

It will almost always be together. Sometimes a couples therapist may schedule a one off session with each partner to get additional context from each person’s perspective while separate, but that is rare and if done would be limited. One off sessions would only be done if it is helpful to the overall couples work the couple is doing together in couples therapy. That said, if your couples therapist feels that individual sessions for a partner or both partners with an individual therapist would also be helpful, that can often be part of a treatment plan as the work couples do together in couples therapy can be entirely different then the work they do on their own in individual therapy. If you’d like to include individual therapy or group therapy, in conjuction with couples therapy, for either partner or both partner’s, our care coordination team can certainly assist you with getting that set up so you have a holistic treatment plan that’s right for you.

Will the therapist take sides?

No, good couples therapists focus on patterns and not blame. Couples therapists are supposed to remain neutral, and first and foremost listen to each partner’s challenges and take both sides into account. The role of the therapist is to establish improved communication between partner’s, so they can figure out things on their own with greater respect and mutual understanding and not fight every time conflict arises. Even if you don’t see eye to eye, your couples therapist will help you see things from the other partner’s lens, so that you can have greater empathy towards each other and work through your challenges with compassion. If you feel the therapist is taking sides, this should certainly be discussed as effective couples therapy requires both partners feeling equally heard. The therapist is supposed to equally listen to both partners and provide strategies and tips that hold both partners accountable for change as much of that change often happens outside of session based on the skills learned together in session. Sometimes, switching therapists may be appropriate if one partner feels uncomfortable with the dynamic, and after vocalizing that a number of times they don’t see changes being made so things remain balanced. In the event, you’d like to switch therapists, our care coordination team can certainly help you with that.

What if we can't agree on anything in couples therapy?

Disagreement is why you're in therapy and it’s the therapist role to help you navigate that contention. It’s normal for early sessions to often reveal how much you disagree, which can feel discouraging. The therapist's job is helping you understand each other's perspectives, communicate disagreements in a level headed manner, find compromise where possible, and have resolution strategies. Over time, therapy helps you manage disagreements respectfully and try to find common ground where possible. You will learn plenty of skills to help improve communication as a couple.

What if we're constantly criticizing each other?

Constant criticism can destroy relationships. Couples therapy teaches better ways to express concerns. Reducing criticism takes practice. Most couples see criticism decrease as they develop better communication skills. Persistent criticism can be immensely challenging to overcome, so it’s important to address it right away.

What if I need more intensive treatment than weekly therapy?

If you need more support than weekly therapy provides, Grouport provides the flexibility to combine care at any frequency that you’d like on the schedule and duration that works for your needs. So, for example many people combine individual therapy with group therapy at various levels of frequencies, or they combine couples therapy with individual therapy, or family therapy with individual therapy etc… It’s normal to combine therapy options or increase session frequency during difficult periods. For higher levels of support, Grouport also offers a virtual Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) with 10 sessions per week which consists of nine group therapy sessions plus one-three individual therapy sessions per week depending on which IOP plan you choose. We're committed to matching you with the right level of care that fits your needs.

How do I prepare for my first session?

To prepare for your first therapy session: (1) Test your technology by logging into the platform before your appointment time if your sessions happen within our member portal. If your sessions don’t happen within our member portal, make sure you see the auto session reminder email with the unique link for that week’s session sent to you 24-hrs before the session and make sure you have zoom downloaded on your device. If you don’t have zoom downloaded, then you can always download it on your device for free. (2) Find a private, quiet space where you won't be interrupted. (3) Have a glass of water nearby and ensure your device is charged. (4) Think about what you'd like to get out of therapy - your goals, main concerns, and what you're hoping will change. (5) Have any relevant information ready (medications you're taking, previous therapy experience, etc.). Remember that first sessions are often just getting to know each other, there's no pressure to share everything immediately.

Do you offer sliding scale pricing in Washington?

Grouport's online format already provides significant cost savings - 40-70% below traditional therapy rates. While we don't offer individual sliding scale adjustments, our group therapy option provides the most affordable access at just an average of $32 per session ($140/month). We also accept HSA/FSA cards, which reduce costs by 20-30% through tax savings, and can provide receipts for out-of-network insurance reimbursement. You’ll also receive discounts if you pay quarterly or biannually or anytime you do multiple sessions together there are discounts automatically included in those plans.

Online Couples Therapy in All 50 States

Grouport offers online couples therapy across the United States. Connect with a licensed therapist who specializes in relationship support.

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