Is Couples Therapy Worth It? 3 Reasons to Invest in Private Pay
Do you want to invest in couple therapy, but aren’t sure if the insurance covers it? Find how couples therapy can save your relationship from potential failing and check out 3 reasons to consider private pay.
Most relationships face challenges — whether it’s financial problems, incompatibilities, differences in parenting styles, infidelity, or even work-related stressors. And no couple is safe from conflicts. Especially during such times, it’s important to work through those issues.
Couples therapy provides a safe and non-judgmental environment to address couple’s challenges and improve the relationship.
The main goal of couple therapy is to help you reconnect with your partner. Throughout counselling, the two of you can learn how to communicate effectively, identify negative patterns, deal with conflict, cultivate mutual empathy, and rediscover intimacy.
Ultimately, the results speak for themselves. Research shows that 75% of couples who attended counseling report an improvement in their relationship.
How Much Does Couples Therapy Cost?
The earlier you address your relationship issues, the less damage they can cause, and the greater the chances of successfully rebuilding trust and repairing the relationship.
At Deep Connections Counseling, we offer a free 15-minute consultation with our expert couples therapist Dr. Kinga Gudor. This way, you can ensure that you find the right fit for your therapy needs.
In the initial intake, we’ll discuss your background, and what you’re hoping to achieve through therapy. This session starts your therapy process and costs $250. If you decide to proceed, each couples therapy session after that is $200.
Keep in mind that all sessions will last 60 minutes and be conducted online via video call, with all necessary safety measures in place.
Does Insurance Cover Couples Therapy?
How about insurance for couple therapy? Usually, insurance doesn’t cover couples counseling or marriage therapy. This is because “relationship issues” alone don’t qualify as a mental health diagnosis, which is a prerequisite for insurance to cover therapy expenses.
But don’t let that stop you from seeking relationship guidance! There are several benefits from skipping insurance and paying couples counselling entirely out of pocket.
3 Reasons to Invest in Private Pay Couples Therapy
1. Private and Confidential Approach
Private pay eliminates the chance of people at an insurance company asking for your case notes and examining your files at various stages: payment authorization, progress tracking, or reviewing therapy practices.
With fewer people involved, and your private information confined to the counseling office, following specific Practice Policy rules, all your confidential information will be protected.
This means you can openly and honestly share your worries without hesitation, knowing that your private matters will never become public knowledge.
2. Greater flexibility and control over the therapy process
Private pay therapy offers you the freedom to choose the frequency and duration of sessions based on your needs and preferences.
As a result, you’re not limited by the restrictions of insurance-covered traditional therapy, which often rule session timing and scheduling.
Also, private pay therapists usually have more flexibility to target strategies and interventions that match your needs and at a pace and time that works best for you.
Sounds like your circumstances and needs will be the priority, right?
3. Investment in Your Relationship Health and Happiness
Put your financial concerns aside for a moment. What are your goals for couple counseling? Perhaps you’re aiming to address relationship challenges, improve coping methods and conflict resolution strategies, or strengthen the connection with your partner.
No matter the goal, investing in private pay therapy shows commitment not only to your relationship but also to your personal growth.By opting for private pay, yes, you’re dedicating more resources, but also prioritizing your well-being and the long-term success of your relationship.
At the end of the day, you weigh the pros and cons and make a choice that puts you first. Schedule your first appointment here!
Do you have more questions about private pay or couples therapy? Contact us to know more. We are here to answer all your questions and support you through this process.
