What to Expect at Your First Couples Therapy Session
Key Takeaways Your first couples therapy session is primarily an assessment — your therapist is learning about your relationship, not fixing everything on day one Both partners share their perspective in a safe, structured environment with no blame or judgment Common activities include discussing relationship history, identifying current concerns, and setting initial goals Sessions typically […]
TMS Therapy: What It Is, How It Works, and Who It Helps (2026 Guide)
Key Takeaways TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) is an FDA-cleared, non-invasive treatment that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate nerve cells in the brain A full TMS course involves 36 sessions over 4-6 weeks, with each session lasting 20-40 minutes Research shows 50-60% of TMS patients experience significant improvement in depression symptoms, and roughly 30% achieve full […]
How Much Does Therapy Cost in Florida? (2026 Guide with Insurance Breakdown)
Key Takeaways Individual therapy in Florida typically costs $100-250 per session without insurance, while couples therapy runs $150-300 With insurance, most clients pay a $20-60 copay per session depending on their plan and provider network Major insurers like Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, and Florida Blue all cover mental health services, including couples and family therapy Telehealth […]
Marriage Counseling vs Couples Therapy: What’s the Difference?
Key Takeaways Marriage counseling and couples therapy are closely related but have subtle differences in focus, approach, and scope Marriage counseling traditionally focuses on resolving specific marital issues and improving communication within a marriage Couples therapy explores deeper emotional patterns, attachment styles, and the root causes of relationship distress Both are effective, and many therapists […]
Does Marriage Counseling Actually Work? What the Research Says
Key Takeaways Research strongly supports the effectiveness of marriage counseling, with success rates of 70-75% for evidence-based approaches like EFT The Gottman Method has over 40 years of research showing it reduces the behaviors that predict divorce Couples who seek therapy earlier, before problems become deeply entrenched, tend to have better outcomes The therapist’s training, […]