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More Important Information


THE TRUTH ABOUT INSURANCE FOR COUPLES COUNSELING.  

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Please take 3:41 minutes to watch this short video discussing options for paying for couples counseling and understanding the Colorado "no surprise billing law."
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

(1) John Gottman has determined that couples counseling can actually predict divorce if couples are in high conflict and have been for some time.  Given this statistical analysis, I can see that many insurance companies would prefer to invest in individual counseling rather than couples counseling.

(2)  Couples counseling is very challenging and difficult because of different personalities, and the level of conflict in the relationship and the willingness and ability - in the midst of conflict - to learn what is needed to make change that makes a difference. 

​(3) When I work with couples, I find that I can accomplish what I need to teach from a psychoeducational perspective in about 30-45 minutes and help the couple to see how to integrate into their week ahead.  However, a 75-minute session to an hour and a half is really the ideal amount of time to give the clients what they need to be successful.   

(4) The only reason I offer couples counseling is because I believe in the models and methods that I use, and I really care about the future of relationships, marriage, and meaningful attachment.  I enjoy the challenge of trying to bring people back together and helping to initiate lasting growth.  I provide my website to my clients to access between appointments with hours of free additional information to jumpstart your success