MARITAL & COUPLES COUNSELING
Patti McCurdy, LMFT has completed Levels 1, 2 and 3 Gottman Method Couples training and provides intensive marital therapy utilizing the treatment model and assessment tools of the Gottman Institute. The assessments used are derived from nearly 40 years of research and implementation. The use of EFT, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, is used to enhance the Gottman Method for maximum results in treatment. Both methods have been empirically tested with long term positive results. Your results will vary based on your particular relationship, commitment level, and degree of effort.
Time Commitment
If saving your marriage is a priority you will want to be seen regularly. Intensive therapy begins with a very comprehensive assessment of the marriage using a Gottman interview and written assessment. In most cases, couples choose to therapy sessions 2-6 times a month based on personal needs. Duration of treatment varies, but typically couples attend 7-10 sessions and then check in and evaluate progress and planned course of treatment.
Cost
The cost for marital therapy is exponentially cheaper than the average cost of a divorce. Marital therapy is a valuable investment that produces a return in the emotional and relational aspects of your lives. Moving toward greater peace, joy and clarity is possible. Quality marriage counseling can be an essential in evaluating if you can create some positive movement in your relationship. Fees are as follows:
What to Expect:
Initial Assessment – Sessions 1-4
You and your partner will attend the first session together to complete the initial Couples Assessment. You will have an opportunity to voice your complaints and desired results, as well as give the therapist an opportunity to complete a history interview of your relationship. Your second appointment will allow for each partner to be assessed individually. After your second appointment you will individually and privately complete The Sound Relationship House Assessments online via an email link sent to each partner from the Gottman Institute. At the 3rd appointment you will receive feedback based on the interviews and written Couples Assessments that determine treatment goals and necessary interventions. Couples typically attend 7-10 sessions then evaluate progress and need. Couples are open to return to therapy as the need arises in the future. ** The treatment of infidelity requires additional sessions. Infidelity is handled first to bring relief and rebuild trust in the relationship.
During Treatment
Subsequent sessions are an average of 50 -60 minutes each at a frequency you determine based on your needs. In addition to scheduled appointments, your therapist will give you exercises to practice between sessions. ** Actively engaging in homework exercises is vital to obtaining positive results.
Assessment forms have been designed by The Gottman Institute and copyright permission has been granted to Patti McCurdy, LMFT to reproduce these materials for use with her clients in couples therapy and for no other use. Access to material via web page must be passcode protected for use with Patti McCurdy LMFT’s clients only. Public access or use by other therapists without permission from The Gottman Institute, Inc. is denied and prohibited.
Patti McCurdy, LMFT has completed Levels 1, 2 and 3 Gottman Method Couples training and provides intensive marital therapy utilizing the treatment model and assessment tools of the Gottman Institute. The assessments used are derived from nearly 40 years of research and implementation. The use of EFT, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, is used to enhance the Gottman Method for maximum results in treatment. Both methods have been empirically tested with long term positive results. Your results will vary based on your particular relationship, commitment level, and degree of effort.
Time Commitment
If saving your marriage is a priority you will want to be seen regularly. Intensive therapy begins with a very comprehensive assessment of the marriage using a Gottman interview and written assessment. In most cases, couples choose to therapy sessions 2-6 times a month based on personal needs. Duration of treatment varies, but typically couples attend 7-10 sessions and then check in and evaluate progress and planned course of treatment.
Cost
The cost for marital therapy is exponentially cheaper than the average cost of a divorce. Marital therapy is a valuable investment that produces a return in the emotional and relational aspects of your lives. Moving toward greater peace, joy and clarity is possible. Quality marriage counseling can be an essential in evaluating if you can create some positive movement in your relationship. Fees are as follows:
- Gottman Online Sound Relationship House Assessment via Relationship Checkup with the Gottman Institute $50.00
- Initial and Subsequent Sessions, $100.00 per 50-60 minutes
- *Session running over 50-60 minutes are billed in time increments.
- Insurance generally will not pay for marital therapy. Family therapy can be used to compliment individual therapy only if you or your spouse is diagnosed with a mental health disorder and the sole focus of the treatment is the treatment of the disorder in the individual. This prerequisite limits the ability to treat affairs, conflict, communication and issues of marital/relationship breakdown. It also creates a conflict with the issue of confidentiality, which in individual therapy is with the individual vs. with the couple in marital/couples counseling. For these reasons, Providence Psychotherapy typically does not file insurance for marital/couples therapy.
- Payment is due at the time of service.
What to Expect:
Initial Assessment – Sessions 1-4
You and your partner will attend the first session together to complete the initial Couples Assessment. You will have an opportunity to voice your complaints and desired results, as well as give the therapist an opportunity to complete a history interview of your relationship. Your second appointment will allow for each partner to be assessed individually. After your second appointment you will individually and privately complete The Sound Relationship House Assessments online via an email link sent to each partner from the Gottman Institute. At the 3rd appointment you will receive feedback based on the interviews and written Couples Assessments that determine treatment goals and necessary interventions. Couples typically attend 7-10 sessions then evaluate progress and need. Couples are open to return to therapy as the need arises in the future. ** The treatment of infidelity requires additional sessions. Infidelity is handled first to bring relief and rebuild trust in the relationship.
During Treatment
Subsequent sessions are an average of 50 -60 minutes each at a frequency you determine based on your needs. In addition to scheduled appointments, your therapist will give you exercises to practice between sessions. ** Actively engaging in homework exercises is vital to obtaining positive results.
Assessment forms have been designed by The Gottman Institute and copyright permission has been granted to Patti McCurdy, LMFT to reproduce these materials for use with her clients in couples therapy and for no other use. Access to material via web page must be passcode protected for use with Patti McCurdy LMFT’s clients only. Public access or use by other therapists without permission from The Gottman Institute, Inc. is denied and prohibited.