Tampa is a city built on resilience. From the cigar workers who shaped Ybor City to the military families stationed at MacDill Air Force Base, people here understand what it takes to hold things together when life pushes back. But resilience does not mean doing it alone. If your marriage is struggling under the weight of unresolved conflict, emotional distance, or a crisis you did not see coming, professional marriage counseling can give you a clear path forward.
Marriage & Family Services recently opened our Tampa office at 1725 W Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Suite 105, just minutes from the University of South Florida campus and the Raymond James Stadium corridor. We brought our practice to Tampa because the demand is real: Hillsborough County has over 1.5 million residents and a growing number of couples and families searching for qualified, insurance-friendly therapy. Our Tampa location offers the same licensed, evidence-based care we provide across Florida, including something most therapy practices in the area cannot: TMS treatment for depression and anxiety.
Our MLK Jr. Blvd. location sits at a central crossroads for the Tampa Bay metro. We regularly work with couples and families from across the region:
South Tampa and Hyde Park
A short drive down Dale Mabry or via the Crosstown Expressway
Westchase and Town ‘n’ Country
15-20 minutes west on Hillsborough Avenue or Veterans Expressway
Carrollwood and Northdale
Just north on Dale Mabry, typically under 15 minutes
New Tampa and Wesley Chapel
Accessible via I-275 or Bruce B. Downs Boulevard
Temple Terrace
Directly adjacent via Fowler Avenue and 56th Street
Brandon and Riverview
East on I-4, approximately 20-25 minutes
Lutz and Land O’ Lakes
North via I-275 or Dale Mabry, typically 25-30 minutes
MacDill AFB
South down Dale Mabry, roughly 20 minutes; we accept TRICARE
We also serve clients from Plant City, Valrico, Seffner, and other communities across the broader Tampa Bay area.
Not every marriage problem looks like a blowout argument. Sometimes it is the slow fade: fewer conversations, less physical affection, more time spent in separate rooms. Our licensed marriage counselors in Tampa work with couples at every stage, whether you are trying to recover from infidelity, navigate a major life transition, or simply reconnect after years of drifting apart. We use structured, evidence-based approaches including Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help you rebuild trust and communication patterns that actually last.
You do not have to be married to benefit from professional guidance. Our Tampa couples therapists work with partners at any stage of a relationship, from dating couples trying to decide whether to move forward together to long-term partners who need to renegotiate roles after retirement, a new baby, or a career change. Couples therapy is especially effective when both partners are willing to show up, even when showing up feels uncomfortable.
Tampa is a family town. Between youth sports leagues, the Hillsborough County school system, and multigenerational households, family dynamics here are layered and complex. Our family therapists help with parent-child conflict, blended family adjustment, sibling rivalry, and communication breakdowns that affect the entire household. We also work with families dealing with a member’s mental health condition, substance use, or behavioral challenges.
Children rarely have the language to express what they are feeling. That is why our Tampa child therapists use play therapy, a clinically validated approach that allows children to process emotions, work through trauma, and develop coping skills using the natural medium of play. This service is particularly relevant for families dealing with divorce, school anxiety, bullying, behavioral changes, or grief. We work with children as young as age 4 through adolescence.
This is a significant differentiator for our Tampa practice. TMS therapy is an FDA-cleared, non-invasive treatment for major depression and anxiety that uses targeted magnetic pulses to stimulate specific areas of the brain. Most therapy offices in Tampa do not offer TMS because it requires specialized equipment and trained staff. If you or your partner have tried antidepressants without success, or if depression is contributing to marital conflict, TMS may be an effective option. Sessions are approximately 20 minutes, require no sedation, and are covered by many insurance plans.
Cost should not prevent you from getting help. We accept Aetna, Ambetter, Cigna, Florida Blue, Humana, Magellan, Medicare, Optum, Oscar, Simply Healthcare, Sunshine Health, TRICARE, United Healthcare, and others. Our front desk team will verify your benefits before your first appointment so there are no billing surprises.
With MacDill Air Force Base at the southern tip of Tampa, many families in our area are connected to the military. We accept TRICARE and understand the specific pressures military families face: deployment cycles, frequent relocations, reintegration challenges, and the emotional toll of service-connected stress. Our therapists are experienced in working with active-duty service members, veterans, and their families.
Most counseling practices in Tampa offer talk therapy. We do too, and we do it well. But we also offer TMS treatment, which gives our clients access to an advanced, clinically proven option for treatment-resistant depression. That combination of traditional therapy and cutting-edge neurostimulation is uncommon in a private practice setting.
Our Tampa office is supported by an established practice with locations across Florida, including Plantation, North Miami, Delray Beach, and Port St. Lucie. That means access to a larger team of licensed professionals, more scheduling availability, and the infrastructure to provide consistent, coordinated care.
The cost depends on your insurance coverage. With insurance, most clients pay a copay between $20 and $50 per session. We accept 14+ insurance plans and will verify your benefits before your first appointment. If you are paying out of pocket, contact our office at (656) 219-0400 for current self-pay rates.
No. Most insurance plans we accept do not require a referral for outpatient therapy. You can call our Tampa office directly or book online through our website. We typically schedule new clients within one to two weeks.
Your first session is primarily an assessment. Your therapist will ask about your relationship history, what brought you in, what each partner wants from the process, and any immediate concerns. There is no pressure to share everything in the first visit. The goal is to create a roadmap for the work ahead.
Yes. TMS treatment is covered by most major insurance plans when prescribed for treatment-resistant depression. This means you have typically tried at least one antidepressant without adequate improvement. Our team handles the prior authorization process and will confirm your coverage before starting treatment.
Yes. We accept TRICARE and have therapists experienced in working with active-duty service members, veterans, and military spouses. We understand deployment stress, reintegration challenges, and the unique dynamics of military family life. Our Tampa location is approximately 20 minutes from MacDill Air Force Base.
Absolutely. We provide child and adolescent therapy, including play therapy for younger children. Our child therapists are trained to work with kids as young as 4 and specialize in anxiety, behavioral challenges, family transitions, grief, and social difficulties. Parent involvement is part of the process.
We offer flexible scheduling to accommodate working families and couples. Contact our Tampa office at (656) 219-0400 or visit our website to see current availability.
Waiting rarely makes relationship problems easier. If you and your partner are ready to work on your marriage, or if your family needs professional support, our Tampa team is here.
Call (656) 219-0400 to schedule your first session, or book an appointment online at your convenience.
Marriage & Family Services – Tampa 1725 W Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Suite 105 Tampa, FL Phone: (656) 219-0400 Email: admin@marriagefamilyservices.com