Couples Therapy & Relationship Enrichment
The couples who are a good fit for the Relationship Enrichment services provided here at AVL Couples Therapy possess certain characteristics…
Insight
They’re very insightful and are usually ahead of the game. Although these couples may not know the specific research – that, on average, couples tend to wait 6 years to seek therapy from the time they begin having significant relationship problems – they understand that relationships are to be nurtured instead of neglected. They don’t wait until the relationship has completely fallen apart before they begin to put it back together again.
Fondness
They actually like one another. You may laugh at this one, but it’s a very important part of the enrichment work that we will do together. Being mean to each other, such as being critical or contemptuous, will slowly erode the fondness you have for one another and destroy your relationship. Being fond of your partner doesn’t mean that you are going to love everything that they do. We’re human, you know. But it does mean that you care about your partner and do not want to hurt them.
Commitment
These couples are committed to one another and to the process of making their relationship epic. They want to be together more than anything and are willing to do whatever it takes to make their relationship not just survive, but thrive. Commitment also extends to the therapy process as well. In order to benefit from couples therapy, you and your partner will need to attend sessions consistently, as well as allow time for therapy to yield benefits.
Awesomeness
I would venture to say that if you’ve made it this far, your relationship is pretty awesome – and you would like for it to stay that way. Sure, there may be a few kinks to untangle as we work together, but you and your partner have got this! We will build on this awesomeness to enhance and strengthen your relationship even further so that you will be prepared to weather through any storms that may come your way.
Want to know what couples therapy with me looks like?
Check out the slides below…
Making Relationships Work
In this video, Dr. John Gottman shares the results on his – over 40 years of – research as it relates to making marriage work. It’s worth setting aside 45 minutes to watch. He speaks in detail about the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, strengthening friendship and intimacy, working through conflict, and creating meaning and purpose in your relationship. Enjoy!
Are you ready to commit?
Not only is therapy a commitment of your time and energy, it’s a financial commitment as well. Because much of therapy’s effectiveness is based on these commitments, it’s important that you plan your time and budget your money for up to 6 months of therapy. Many couples will save up before attending therapy to ensure that they will have enough money to complete treatment. I encourage you to carefully consider your level of commitment – as it relates to your time, your energy, and your money – before you decide if Couples Therapy is right for you. To put the financial commitment in perspective, the cost can range from $1,500 to $5,000+ depending on the length of treatment. If we work together, I ask that you and your partner both be “all in” and fully committed to making your relationship work.
Pricing for 60 Minute Sessions
I am a Private Pay Therapist and do not accept insurance.
Session One
- Intake & Assessment
- Includes Gottman Relationship Checkup
Session Two
- Assessment
- Two Individual Sessions (30 minutes)
Session Three
- Assessment
- Collaborative Goal Setting and Planning
Sessions 4+
- Treatment & Intervention
- Ongoing Assessment and Updating of Goals
Asheville Couples Therapist Directory
I have created a simple listing of Couples Therapists here in the Asheville area. There are many couples reaching out for support, including you. Sometimes the first therapist you reach out to is full, or isn’t in your budget, or their office isn’t convenient to your home or office, or doesn’t have the availability that you need. I wanted to help out by creating a list of therapists that work with couples to make your search convenient.
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