Couples Therapy in Connecticut
Medical Reviewer:
Dr. Peter Spence, MD
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Couples Therapy in Connecticut at WCT Behavioral Health
Summary: WCT Behavioral Health provides online and in-person couples therapy in Connecticut.
When you’re looking for a couples therapist, it’s important to find the right fit. You and your partner should feel like your therapist understands your unique situation, needs, and the context of your lives. As a trusted provider of Connecticut mental health services, WCT Behavioral Health and Wellness is proud to offer marriage counseling and couples therapy in Connecticut. Who is couples therapy for? How do I know if it’s right for me? These are a couple of examples of questions our team can help you answer.
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How Does Couples Therapy in Connecticut Help?
People come to us for couples therapy for many different reasons. Sometimes, people in relationships have persistent problems they need help healing their relationship from, like frequent arguments. Other times, it’s something more general, like “we’re having our first child and want to get ready” or “we’re looking for premarital counseling.” Couples therapy in Connecticut at WCT Behavioral Health helps people in relationships with concerns including but not limited to:
- Conflict resolution.
- Improved intimacy.
- Better communication.
- Premarital counseling.
- Adding the “spark” back to your relationship.
- Navigating hardships together as a team.
- Parenting issues (e.g., disagreements, conflicting parenting styles).
- Broken trust.
- Family problems.
- Life transitions.
During the first couple of sessions, a couples therapist will talk with you and your partner to discuss what brings you to therapy. You’ll get a chance to know your therapist, and they will get to know you. The therapist may tell you a little bit about how they practice and what to expect during sessions. They may ask questions about things like your relationship history (e.g., how you met, past and current challenges and events). From there, you will set goals together. These goals will guide your following therapy sessions.
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Accepting Major Insurances
WCT Behavioral Health & Medication Management accepts most major insurance companies. Reach out today to verify your benefits.
- What makes us different
Our Approach
Our approach helps us tailor the therapy process to the unique needs and goals of our clients. We have an eclectic team trained in a diverse range of effective therapy methods. For example, Animal-Assisted Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), EMDR, Trauma-Focused CBT, Gottman Method, Strength-Based Therapy, Culturally Sensitive Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Play Therapy, Life Coaching, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Family Systems, Narrative Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. We also have a Circle of Security Parent educator. The Gottman Method and Emotion-Focused Therapy are two examples of evidence-based approaches we might use for couples.
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How Therapy Can Help You
Highly Trained Staff
Our clinicians are highly trained professionals who have spent many years learning how to best help with new ways of coping with issues including depression, anxiety, sexuality concerns, trauma, grief, relationships and intimacy difficulties, substance use issues, ADHD, among others.
Powerful Ally
Your therapist can be a great ally in your personal growth journey, interpersonal relationships, family matters, marriage problems, and every day situations. As experts in human behavior, WCT has unique training backgrounds that allow for important changes in your patient's lives.
New Perspectives
We can also offer an outside, non-judgmental perspective on a problem that you might be having difficulty resolving or help guide you to a new viewpoint or solution that you may have never considered or imagined possible.
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Find Us for Couples Therapy in Connecticut (Our Offices)
We have multiple Connecticut Offices offering in-person couples therapy. If you need help finding one of our offices, feel free to call us for directions. Our friendly local team is here for you.
- 139 Simsbury Road, 1st Floor, Avon, CT
- 55 N Main Street, Suite 100, Bristol, CT
- 246 Federal Road, Unit D22, Brookfield, CT
- 850 Straits Turnpike, Suite 201, Middlebury, CT
- 211 Schraffts Drive Lower Level, Waterbury, CT
- 1336 W Main Street, Suite 2A, Waterbury, CT
- 162 Kings Highway North, Suite B, Westport, CT
Telehealth sessions are available for people throughout the state. No matter where you live in CT, you and your partner can attend virtual therapy sessions with your therapist at WCT Behavioral Health if you choose.
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Call WCT Behavioral Health for Couples Therapy in Connecticut
WCT Behavioral Health is a local leader in mental health services. We provide counseling, therapy, and medication management across the state. Our diverse team works with individuals and couples from many different walks of life. Call WCT Behavioral Health and Wellness for couples therapy in Connecticut today at (203) 529-8451.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is couples therapy for?
Healthy couples, couples experiencing challenges (e.g., unresolved arguments, breaches of trust, family issues, homophobia or transphobia, racism), and couples facing major life changes (e.g., becoming parents, navigating serious illness) can all benefit from couples therapy.
What happens in a couples therapy session?
In a couples therapy session, you and your partner will meet with a therapist together. A lot of what happens in a session depends on why you’re there and what your goals are. For example, you might reflect on how the past week went, or a specific event and how it went (e.g., an instance where you navigated conflict together, family visits). Or, you might roleplay with your partner (act out a scenario to practice things like healthy communication skills) or practice expressing your emotions in a session. Couples therapists can also provide education and may discuss certain concepts or topics with you. It is because sessions can vary so widely that couples therapists often start with explaining what to expect during sessions with them.
How often will I see my couples therapist at WCT Behavioral Health?
Most of the time, people can expect to attend couples therapy once per week.
How do I know if couples therapy is working?
Couples in therapy review the goals they set and discuss progress regularly throughout the process. At this time, they can discuss what’s worked for them so far and, if applicable, what they’re still struggling with so that their therapist can help them make a plan to address those challenges in upcoming sessions. This is just one way to tell that couples therapy is working. The couples we work with often report noticing better communication outside of sessions, which is a great way to acknowledge your own progress.
How can we get the most out of couples therapy?
To get the most out of couples therapy:
- Be honest with your therapist.
- Practice the skills you learn in therapy outside of sessions.
- Be open to change.
Therapy requires your participation and collaboration. Speak up. Ask your therapist questions if you have them. Tell them about the challenges you need help with.
How many couples therapy sessions do I need?
How many couples therapy sessions you need depends on several factors. For example, what brings you and your partner to therapy. A couple who comes to premarital counseling, for example, could need fewer sessions than a couple who comes to therapy for long-term resentment or severe erosion of trust.
What’s the most common reason people come to couples therapy?
Problematic communication and a lack of emotional affection are some of the most common reasons people seek couples therapy.
What are your office hours?
WCT Behavioral Health and Wellness is open from 9 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday and by appointment on weekends. We will do everything we can to accommodate your and your partner’s schedule and find a time for couples therapy that works for you.
- WHAT OUR PATIENTS SAY
Real Stories, Real Results
"I Felt Welcomed And At Ease"
I can’t speak highly enough about my experience with WCT Behavioral Health & Medication Management. From the moment I walked in, I felt welcomed and at ease. The staff is incredibly professional, yet warm and compassionate, which made such a difference in my journey toward better mental health.
Julia L.
"Communication is Flawless"
I have just started with your agency and the therapist and so far so good!! I am definitely new to therapy and the whole process was flawless and easy!! Communication is flawless. The therapist took the time to really wanna get to know me which was amazing. I’m just happy I found you guys. XOXO.
Melissa W.
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Ellen is the best out there this lady has went above and beyond for me and my problems. She and her team were like ok we gonna get to the bottom of your problems and lead you back to happiness. And from when I started to where I am now is like night and day. I am able to cope and deal with life again and I have to say it’s all due to these people’s help and direction
Jason
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"Helped Me Feel Okay"
After years of trying to get the help I needed elsewhere these people have helped me feel okay for the first time in a long time. She’s funny, down to earth, and all around someone I feel like I can come to who will understand how I feel. Amazing, I’m going to keep coming here.
Jessie K.
"Absolutely Love This Place"
I absolutely love this place. The therapist I see is awesome and the prescribing physician is great as well. She’s funny and caring. We will continue to go here.
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