How Much is Couples Therapy? Costs, Factors & What to Expect
How much is couples therapy? It's one of the most common questions we hear at Empathy Health Clinic in Florida.
Relationship challenges can affect every aspect of our lives, from our mental health to our daily functioning.
When couples face persistent issues, couples therapy offers a structured approach to healing and growth. However, many people hesitate to seek help due to concerns about cost.
If you're considering relationship counseling and wondering about the financial commitment involved, read till the end.
In this blog, we’ll break down the cost and explore the factors that influence pricing. Plus, we'll give you a clear sense of what to expect from the experience.
What is Couples Therapy?
Couples therapy, also known as relationship counseling or marriage therapy, is a form of psychotherapy designed to help partners resolve conflict, improve communication, and strengthen their emotional bond.
It’s not just for couples in crisis — many partners attend therapy proactively to deepen their connection, prepare for major life transitions (like marriage, parenthood, or relocation), or simply build healthier relationship habits.
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Is Couples Therapy the Same as Intimacy Therapy?
Not exactly. While couples therapy often addresses emotional intimacy, communication issues, and relationship dynamics, intimacy therapy is more specialized. Intimacy therapy typically focuses on physical connection, sexual concerns, and intimate compatibility. It may be part of couples therapy, but it can also involve sex therapy or specific techniques to rebuild closeness and trust.
In short: couples therapy is broader, and intimacy therapy is a focused subset that deals directly with physical and emotional intimacy challenges.
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What Kind of Therapy is Best for Couples?
There are several effective types of therapy for couples, and the best one often depends on the couple's needs:
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT): This approach helps couples understand their emotional responses and build secure attachments.
Gottman Method: Backed by decades of research, this method focuses on practical strategies for improving communication and managing conflict.
Imago Relationship Therapy: This model explores how early childhood experiences influence adult relationships.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Useful for addressing specific behavior patterns and thought processes that cause conflict.
"At Empathy Health Clinic, our therapists are trained in multiple approaches and tailor treatment based on each couple’s situation."
How Much is Couples Therapy?
So let’s talk numbers. The average cost of couples therapy in the USA ranges from
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About Empathy Health Clinic
At Empathy Health Clinic, our mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based mental health care for individuals and families in Winter Park, Orlando, and throughout Florida. We specialize in psychiatry, therapy, and counseling with a focus on understanding the person behind the diagnosis. Whether you prefer in-person sessions or secure telehealth visits, our licensed clinicians are here to help you find balance and healing.
We treat anxiety, depression, ADHD, and relationship challenges through personalized, evidence-based care. We accept most major insurance plans and offer both in-person and telehealth appointments—helping you heal, grow, and thrive with treatment options tailored to your needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Location
Therapy rates vary significantly depending on where you live. In urban areas like Miami or Tampa, rates may be on the higher end due to the cost of living and demand. In smaller towns or rural areas, sessions may be more affordable.
#### Typical Cost of Couples Therapy in Florida
In Florida specifically, couples can expect to pay:
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Our team will call or text to confirm your appointment and answer any questions.
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Meet with your psychiatrist in-person or via telehealth. Same-week appointments available.
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Board-certified psychiatrists and licensed therapists providing comprehensive care for anxiety, depression, ADHD, and more
Specialized Mental Health Treatment in Orlando
Expert care for the conditions that affect you most. Our board-certified psychiatrists and licensed therapists offer evidence-based treatment tailored to your needs.
Anxiety Treatment Orlando
Comprehensive care for generalized anxiety, panic disorder, social anxiety, and phobias. Our psychiatrists provide medication management while coordinating with therapists for CBT and other evidence-based approaches.
- •Panic disorder & GAD treatment
- •Social anxiety therapy
- •Same-week appointments
About Empathy Health Clinic
At Empathy Health Clinic, our mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based mental health care for individuals and families in Winter Park, Orlando, and throughout Florida. We specialize in psychiatry, therapy, and counseling with a focus on understanding the person behind the diagnosis. Whether you prefer in-person sessions or secure telehealth visits, our licensed clinicians are here to help you find balance and healing.
We treat anxiety, depression, ADHD, and relationship challenges through personalized, evidence-based care. We accept most major insurance plans and offer both in-person and telehealth appointments—helping you heal, grow, and thrive with treatment options tailored to your needs.
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We'll Reach Out
Our team will call or text to confirm your appointment and answer any questions.
Your First Visit
Meet with your psychiatrist in-person or via telehealth. Same-week appointments available.
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Board-certified psychiatrists and licensed therapists providing comprehensive care for anxiety, depression, ADHD, and more
Specialized Mental Health Treatment in Orlando
Expert care for the conditions that affect you most. Our board-certified psychiatrists and licensed therapists offer evidence-based treatment tailored to your needs.
Anxiety Treatment Orlando
Comprehensive care for generalized anxiety, panic disorder, social anxiety, and phobias. Our psychiatrists provide medication management while coordinating with therapists for CBT and other evidence-based approaches.
- •Panic disorder & GAD treatment
- •Social anxiety therapy
- •Same-week appointments
About Empathy Health Clinic
At Empathy Health Clinic, our mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based mental health care for individuals and families in Winter Park, Orlando, and throughout Florida. We specialize in psychiatry, therapy, and counseling with a focus on understanding the person behind the diagnosis. Whether you prefer in-person sessions or secure telehealth visits, our licensed clinicians are here to help you find balance and healing.
We treat anxiety, depression, ADHD, and relationship challenges through personalized, evidence-based care. We accept most major insurance plans and offer both in-person and telehealth appointments—helping you heal, grow, and thrive with treatment options tailored to your needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs):
Community Mental Health Centers: $50-$90 per session (sometimes sliding scale)
"At our clinic, most couples attend weekly sessions initially, transitioning to biweekly or monthly sessions as they progress." - Alex Regan of Empathy Health Clinic.
A typical course of couples therapy might include 12-20 sessions, though this varies widely depending on the issues being addressed.
2. Therapist’s Experience & Credentials
Highly experienced therapists or those with advanced certifications (like licensed marriage and family therapists, or LMFTs) typically charge more. But their specialized training can lead to more effective outcomes.
Here are some credentials to look for:
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Licensed Psychologist (PhD or PsyD)
Specific certifications in couples therapy approaches (Gottman, EFT, etc.)
3. Length and Frequency of Sessions
While standard therapy sessions last about 50 minutes, couples therapy often benefits from longer sessions.
Here’s an overview of couples therapy cost per duration:
50-minute sessions:
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Getting started is easy. We'll guide you every step of the way.
Request an Appointment
Fill out our simple online form or call us directly. We respond within 24 hours.
We'll Reach Out
Our team will call or text to confirm your appointment and answer any questions.
Your First Visit
Meet with your psychiatrist in-person or via telehealth. Same-week appointments available.
Psychiatry & Mental Health Services in Orlando
Board-certified psychiatrists and licensed therapists providing comprehensive care for anxiety, depression, ADHD, and more
Specialized Mental Health Treatment in Orlando
Expert care for the conditions that affect you most. Our board-certified psychiatrists and licensed therapists offer evidence-based treatment tailored to your needs.
Anxiety Treatment Orlando
Comprehensive care for generalized anxiety, panic disorder, social anxiety, and phobias. Our psychiatrists provide medication management while coordinating with therapists for CBT and other evidence-based approaches.
- •Panic disorder & GAD treatment
- •Social anxiety therapy
- •Same-week appointments
About Empathy Health Clinic
At Empathy Health Clinic, our mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based mental health care for individuals and families in Winter Park, Orlando, and throughout Florida. We specialize in psychiatry, therapy, and counseling with a focus on understanding the person behind the diagnosis. Whether you prefer in-person sessions or secure telehealth visits, our licensed clinicians are here to help you find balance and healing.
We treat anxiety, depression, ADHD, and relationship challenges through personalized, evidence-based care. We accept most major insurance plans and offer both in-person and telehealth appointments—helping you heal, grow, and thrive with treatment options tailored to your needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
80-minute sessions: