| STEPHANIE BURCHELL, PhD Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Associate |
| Marriage Counseling Dallas, Duncanville, De Soto, Midlothian, Cedar Hill |
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How many session will it take to repair our marriage?
Because every marriage is different, and the degree of marital distress will vary by
couple, there is no simple formula to answer this question. Generally speaking, the
number of sessions that couples will attend before experiencing a significant level of
relief from marital distress or completing the therapeutic process will range anywhere
between 8 and 15 sessions. As you might expect, there is no "quick fix" in the quest for
relationship change. However, by session 4 or 5 many couples do report having a better
understanding of each other and what feeds the pattern of their distress. Having this
knowledge alone gives much hope to a marriage that has suffered ongoing conflict and
years of despair.
How frequently should we plan to attend counseling?
Most couples choose to attend marriage counseling on a weekly basis. In more fragile
relationships however, couples might find twice-weekly appointments more helpful; at
least in the early stages of marriage counseling. As couples begin to feel more
confident with managing their relationship outside of therapy, sessions are scheduled
less frequently and take place every two weeks.
What are your fees? Do you accept insurance?
Your first session with Dr. Burchell is scheduled for approximately 90 minutes. The fee
for this session is $120. Regular, or weekly, counseling sessions are scheduled for 50
minutes for a fee of $85. Payments may be made by personal check or credit card
(Master Card or Visa). Dr. Burchell is not registered as an “in-network” provider with any
insurance providers. Depending on your provider, marriage counseling services
could qualify as “out-of-network” care. It is important to note, that I do not personally
submit insurance claims for payment. However, at the end of each month I will provide
you with a receipt of payment which you can submit to your respective provider for
reimbursement. It is up the insurance company as to whether they pay for services
provided. For more information regarding counseling fees please visit this link.
What if my spouse will not agree to marriage counseling, should I come alone?
There are many reasons why a spouse might be reluctant to attend marriage
counseling. For example, he or she may fear they'll be blamed for the role they played
in contributing to the current state of the marriage. Further, they may fear having to face
some very powerful and overwhelming emotions. If your spouse is firm about not
attending then YES, it is time to consider the benefits of getting professional support
and guidance for yourself. In this case, Dr. Burchell welcomes and encourages
individual appointments for counseling support.
We simply want to learn better communication, is marriage counseling the right
alternative?
Marriage counseling is absolutely ideal for couples who want to learn better methods
of communicating, create a deeper connection, and getting the most from their
partnership with their spouse. Unfortunately, in many cases, couples wait too long
before seeking out the support of a professional marriage counselor and find they have
to work much harder to resolve and overcome their differences. As the couple's divide
deepens over time it may lesson the best chances for recovery.
Because every marriage is different, and the degree of marital distress will vary by
couple, there is no simple formula to answer this question. Generally speaking, the
number of sessions that couples will attend before experiencing a significant level of
relief from marital distress or completing the therapeutic process will range anywhere
between 8 and 15 sessions. As you might expect, there is no "quick fix" in the quest for
relationship change. However, by session 4 or 5 many couples do report having a better
understanding of each other and what feeds the pattern of their distress. Having this
knowledge alone gives much hope to a marriage that has suffered ongoing conflict and
years of despair.
How frequently should we plan to attend counseling?
Most couples choose to attend marriage counseling on a weekly basis. In more fragile
relationships however, couples might find twice-weekly appointments more helpful; at
least in the early stages of marriage counseling. As couples begin to feel more
confident with managing their relationship outside of therapy, sessions are scheduled
less frequently and take place every two weeks.
What are your fees? Do you accept insurance?
Your first session with Dr. Burchell is scheduled for approximately 90 minutes. The fee
for this session is $120. Regular, or weekly, counseling sessions are scheduled for 50
minutes for a fee of $85. Payments may be made by personal check or credit card
(Master Card or Visa). Dr. Burchell is not registered as an “in-network” provider with any
insurance providers. Depending on your provider, marriage counseling services
could qualify as “out-of-network” care. It is important to note, that I do not personally
submit insurance claims for payment. However, at the end of each month I will provide
you with a receipt of payment which you can submit to your respective provider for
reimbursement. It is up the insurance company as to whether they pay for services
provided. For more information regarding counseling fees please visit this link.
What if my spouse will not agree to marriage counseling, should I come alone?
There are many reasons why a spouse might be reluctant to attend marriage
counseling. For example, he or she may fear they'll be blamed for the role they played
in contributing to the current state of the marriage. Further, they may fear having to face
some very powerful and overwhelming emotions. If your spouse is firm about not
attending then YES, it is time to consider the benefits of getting professional support
and guidance for yourself. In this case, Dr. Burchell welcomes and encourages
individual appointments for counseling support.
We simply want to learn better communication, is marriage counseling the right
alternative?
Marriage counseling is absolutely ideal for couples who want to learn better methods
of communicating, create a deeper connection, and getting the most from their
partnership with their spouse. Unfortunately, in many cases, couples wait too long
before seeking out the support of a professional marriage counselor and find they have
to work much harder to resolve and overcome their differences. As the couple's divide
deepens over time it may lesson the best chances for recovery.
Stephanie Burchell, PhD 2008 All Rights Reserved
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3650 W. Wheatland Rd., Dallas, TX 75237, 214-534-6177