Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Charlottesville - Locust Ave · Charlottesville, VA
Couples/Marriage Therapy
Serves Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas
Professional relationship counseling to resolve conflict, improve communication, and strengthen your partnership.
About
Thriveworks Charlottesville offers couples and marriage therapy using evidence-based approaches including emotionally focused therapy (EFT) and solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT). Licensed therapists help partners work through relationship challenges, improve communication patterns, and build stronger connections. Both in-person and online sessions are available, with evening and weekend appointments offered for convenience.
What's Included
Sessions using emotionally focused therapy (EFT) and solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) tailored to your relationship needs.
Work with experienced, licensed therapists who specialize in relationship counseling and couples dynamics.
Choose between in-person sessions at the Charlottesville office or convenient online therapy from home.
Evening and weekend appointments available to accommodate busy schedules without membership fees.
Ideal For
Couples experiencing communication difficulties, recurring conflicts, trust issues, intimacy challenges, life transitions, or those wanting to strengthen their relationship proactively. Suitable for married couples, engaged partners, and committed relationships of all types.
Consult First
Couples dealing with active domestic violence, severe untreated mental health crises, or active substance abuse should address these issues individually before beginning couples therapy. If one or both partners are considering ending the relationship, individual therapy may be more appropriate initially.
Understanding Couples and Marriage Therapy
Couples therapy provides a safe, judgment-free space where partners can work through relationship challenges with professional guidance. Whether you're facing communication breakdowns, recurring conflicts, trust issues, or simply feeling disconnected, therapy offers tools and strategies to rebuild your connection.
At Thriveworks Charlottesville, licensed therapists use evidence-based approaches tailored to your unique relationship dynamics. Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) helps couples understand and reshape their emotional responses and attachment patterns, while solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) concentrates on identifying strengths and creating practical solutions for current challenges.
Common Issues Addressed in Couples Therapy
Couples seek therapy for various reasons including communication difficulties, frequent arguments, infidelity recovery, intimacy issues, life transitions, parenting disagreements, and relationship dissatisfaction. Some couples attend therapy during crisis moments while others use it proactively to strengthen already healthy relationships.
Therapy provides tools for active listening, expressing needs effectively, managing conflict constructively, and building emotional intimacy. The therapeutic process helps partners understand each other's perspectives and develop healthier interaction patterns.
FAQ
What approaches do you use for couples therapy?
Thriveworks uses emotionally focused therapy (EFT) and solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) to help couples resolve conflicts and strengthen their relationships.
Can we do couples therapy online?
Yes, Thriveworks offers both in-person and online couples therapy sessions to accommodate your preferences and schedule.
Do you accept insurance for couples counseling?
Yes, Thriveworks accepts over 360 insurance plans including Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, and many others to help cover the majority of therapy costs.
How quickly can we get an appointment?
Thriveworks typically offers appointments as soon as this week with flexible scheduling including evening and weekend sessions.