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COUPLES THERAPY

Relationships are profoundly significant, helping us lead fulfilled lives. But, they require work and dedication to create a strong foundation that can withstand challenges. Couples therapy isn’t just for couples in despair or on the brink of breaking up. There are moments when you need to actively work on your communication and allow your partner to understand you. Couples therapy can help you resolve conflicts and cultivate an enriched relationship where you can grow together.

Areas Explored in Couples Therapy

Communication Strategies

Communicating effectively takes work. You’ll learn the strategies necessary for effective communication that promotes harmony and understanding.

Boundaries & Respect

Building boundaries (not walls!) can be healthy and often necessary to ensure respect is given and your emotional well-being is protected.

Conflict Resolution

Screaming and fighting aren’t effective modes of communication. Learn how to resolve conflicts through constructive dialogue and negotiation.

Heal Past Pain or Trauma

Unresolved and unheal past pain or trauma may be affecting your relationships - start the healing process by doing deeper emotional work.

Couples therapy can be intense while also being dynamic and fun!

Let’s face it - relationship counseling isn’t a walk in the park but you’re not here for an easy fix, right? Couples therapy takes work from all parties. Sometimes couples will be in their own individual sessions so further assessments can be done. In some cases, individual sessions may be what’s needed to reduce the temperature in sessions so we can work towards having conjoint sessions.

 

We’ll work together to make sure everyone feels heard, understood, and connected.

BENEFITS OF COUPLES THERAPY

Strengthen the Connection

When you deepen your connection to each other, you enhance your intimacy on many levels.

Communicate Effectively

Gain strategies and learn the techniques that improve your relationship and reduce conflict.

Acceptance and Support

As your relationship is strengthened, it opens the door for mutual acceptance and support.

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ABOUT US

Your therapist should be dedicated to hearing from all parties because everyone deserves a voice in therapy. Tips and tricks are great but couples who really want to resolve conflicts in their relationship will get real-world strategies that build connections. Get to know us and learn how we're different.

  • Where are you located?
    Waterloo Therapy Group is located in Philadelphia and while our clients are mostly from the Philadelphia-area, we accept patients from all over Pennsylvania.
  • Are your sessions virtual or in-person?
    We offer limited in-person sessions at our office in Center City Philadelphia, however most sessions may be virtual. See our blog post about Online vs. In-Person Therapy for more information.
  • What are your rates?
    We accept Aetna, Highmark (Blue Cross Blue Shield), and Quest insurance, however not all insurance plans cover mental health services with our providers. We are not Medicaid or Medicare providers. Please contact your insurance company to understand more about your coverage with our group and if teletherapy is covered. They may ask for information about us: our NPI number is 1972374585, our EIN is 874185062, and the CPT codes are 90791 and 90837. We do not participate in EAP programs. For more information about private pay rates, see our Rates & Fees page. See our blog post about Insurance vs. Private Pay for more information.
  • What if I just need to vent - is that therapy?
    Venting is normal human behavior but it’s not part of therapy. While client autonomy is extrememly important, therapy isn’t just a place to vent where you want someone to provide feedback or suggestions and guidance. While everyone’s needs are different, therapy is great for tackling hard areas of your life that are hindering you from moving forward and growing as a person.
  • My last therapist was awful, why should I try it again?
    Sometimes it takes a while to find the right therapist - it can be a lot of trial and error. That’s why we aim to match you with a therapist that will be good fit for you and your needs. Therapy is different for everyone. We try to strike a balance with my clients where we may push those who are complacent and allow space for people who are too hard on themselves. Your mental health provider should be flexible in their approach and we try to do exactly that with each client.
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