Marriage Counseling & Couples Therapy In Atlanta
Build The Kind Of Love That Lasts
You remember being in love. When it just felt right. But lately, you’re disconnected, and it’s been so long since you’ve felt that way about each other. Perhaps you feel misunderstood, hurt, or lonely. Maybe you’re struggling with something that recently happened--or that happened a long time ago--and your relationship never really recovered. Or it’s been a long, slow drifting apart. Whether you’re fighting all the time, or you never even talk anymore, you just keep falling back into the same dysfunctional pattern, and you just don't know how to change it.. You’re determined to have a better relationship than your parents, and their parents. You love your partner, and you’re determined to find lasting happiness..
Experts Who Care
We are the only group practice in Atlanta specializing exclusively in Gottman Method couples therapy, and our team is led by Atlanta’s only certified Gottman Method Therapist, Stephanie Cook, LCSW. All of our therapists have intensive training in the Gottman Method, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), and TEAM-CBT, among many other specialized trainings.
We have two convenient locations in Atlanta (Buckhead and Poncey Highlands) and also offer convenient online video sessions as well, seven days per week, including nights and weekends, at a variety of pricing options. Our other services include couples workshops, continuing education for counselors, and pre-marital and pre-commitment counseling and groups.
We start couples therapy by using the most thorough and scientific relationship assessment on the market. When you schedule your first schedule session, you’ll meet together (1.5 hours), then separately for one individual session (1 hour each) before "regular" couples therapy begins. You’ll wear a pulse oximeter and discuss an area of disagreement so that your therapist can observe you (and your heart rate!) while you talk. You will also complete a very thorough online 450 item questionnaire through the Gottman Institute, called the "Relationship Checkup" (1-2 hours to complete).
We Use The Most Scientific Couples Therapy In The World
How We Use Science in Therapy
After your assessment, we will provide you with thorugh feedback about your relationship, including what we think has happened to get you to this point and how we would like to help you. Most couples come to us saying they want to improve intimacy, communication, or conflict, but we make sure that we know you both very well before we start giving any professional guidance.
Don’t wait any longer to get help. Learn what makes healthy, satisfying, and sustainable marriage, and address your problems with expert guidance today. Invest in your future together by scheduling your first counseling session today. You may also calls us at 678-999-3390 schedule online by clicking the button below:
Couples Therapy & Marriage Counseling In Atlanta
All couples go through periods of difficulty, whether due to life transitions, loss, infidelity, or simply feeling disconnected. Choosing to get help by seeing a therapist can be difficult, but it can be the first step towards creating a better relationship.
We help couples with all relationship concerns, but we have particular expertise in the following couples issues.
Gottman Method for Working with Complex Couples: Going Deeper with Co-morbidities:
Trauma
Infidelity, Affairs, Cheating, or Sexual Boundary Crossing
Betrayal
Emotional abuse
Depression and Anxiety
PREPARE-ENRICH Premarital and Pre-Engagement Couples Counseling
The Gottman Method for Couples and Addiction Recovery
Discernment Counseling for Couples on the Brink of separation and/or divorce
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) with Trauma Survivors
Marathon / Intensive Multi-Day Couples Therapy
Marriage Workshops In Atlanta
We offer several weekend relationship improvement workshops for couples, engaged couples, committed couples, as well as workshops for new and expecting parents to "baby-proof" their relationship through some of the most difficult years of parenting.
2023 WORKSHOP OFFERINGS:
SATURDAY, MAY 6TH
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH
The 7 Principles For Making Marriage Work: A Workshop For Couples
This program is based upon the New York Times best seller, "The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work" by Dr. John Gottman, PhD. Straightforward in its approach yet profound in its effect, the principles outlined in this groundbreaking book teach partners new and startling strategies for making their marriage work. Read more about about these workshops here:
Frequently Asked Questions
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We have a range of fees based on clinician experience levels, ranging from $130 - 400 per 45 minute individual session or 80 minute couples session, to several thousand dollars for multi-day “marathon” style intensives for couples. Please click on the link below to schedule a free call with any of our therapists to answer your questions and decide which therapist would work best for you.
Likewise, feel free to email us at info@CounselingATL.com and we will get back to you asap!
Payment is due at time of service, and online storage of credit card information for automatic, recurring processing is the required payment method. We accept debit/credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express) and many HSA cards are accepted, but you will need to verify that your account has sufficient funds prior to meeting with us.
Please note that 48 hour advance cancellation of scheduled appointments is required in order to avoid being charged for the full session fee.
We believe that therapy is an important decision and investment of time and money; you want to make sure you are making the right choice. Having a "good fit" between a client and therapist is critical for a successful outcome. This is why we offer a free 30 minute initial phone or video consultation if you would like to meet any of us before deciding whether or not you would like to work with us. Here are some tips for choosing the right therapist.
Also, if you cannot afford our services, are not able to see a counselor in-network with your insurance company, or need low fee counseling services, please consider contacting one of the training facilities, community counseling centers or educational institutions in Georgia we’ve compiled on this list. Although we are not able to see every couple at a reduced cost, your ability to afford treatment should never be a barrier to getting help, and thankfully there are many privately and publicly funded agencies that can help!
LEARN MORE ABOUT LOW-COST COUNSELING SERVICES FROM PRIVATE AND PUBLICLY FUNDED AGENCIES
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YOUR INDIVIDUAL INSURANCE PLAN DETERMINES WHAT YOU MAY BE REIMBURSED
You will need to call your insurance and provide them with the license / degree of your chosen therapist and to ask if they will reimburse you for couples therapy.
Click on the following to see this helpful worksheet; when calling your insurance company to see about the possible costs of working with us:
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To view our current workshops, please click HERE.
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To learn more about Gottman Couples Therapy, please check out our page.
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Yes, we offer premarital counseling! Visit our page to see if it’s right for you.
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We offer individual counseling to support you on your journey.
Learn more about our services by visiting our page.
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Here is a list of our current support groups that we offer.
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Discernment counseling can help you on the right path in making this decision. Learn more about whether this type of counseling is right for you.
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We offer two convenient locations in Poncey Highlands and Buckhead.
Learn more about our locations here.