Honestly, if you are asking the question, that is usually your answer. Most of the highly conflicted couples our team sees waited longer than they needed to. The earlier you come in, the easier things are to untangle. Problems in marriage do not typically resolve on their own, and counseling is most effective when it is proactive rather than reactive. If you are on the fence, we would rather you come in and find out you did not need it than wait until things have gotten harder to work through. Still weighing it? Read our blog post on 10 things to consider when deciding if marriage counseling is right for you.

The short answer is yes. Research from the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy shows that more than 98% of couples who try marriage counseling rate their experience as good or excellent, and 90% report improvement in their emotional health. Two thirds also report improvements in physical health. But beyond the statistics, our team has walked alongside thousands of couples through conflict, betrayal, distance, and disconnection, and we have seen God do things in marriages that numbers alone cannot capture. It works when both partners are willing to show up and do the hard work. We will meet you there. For a deeper look at how to make the most of the process, read our blog post on “What makes marriage counseling work”.

Your first session is a time for you and your counselor to get to know each other. We can only help you as well as we know you, so we spend a good amount of time asking questions about your situation, your history, and what you are hoping to get out of counseling. We know coming in for the first time can feel intimidating, and one of our primary goals is to help you feel comfortable and begin to trust your counselor. Research shows that the quality of the relationship between a couple and their counselor is the single greatest predictor of success in the counseling process. After your first session, your counselor will recommend how often to meet and answer any questions you have about the process.

Sessions are 50 minutes long. For the number of sessions, your counselor will work with you based on your specific situation, though the total is often not fully known at the start. We typically recommend meeting every week or every other week for an initial period of about two months and then re-evaluating together. In some cases, a counselor may suggest a longer session or a marriage intensive to help accelerate progress. 

The difference is not in the focus, but rather in the method of change.

We will address communication, conflict, trust, intimacy, and patterns that keep couples stuck…but we don’t stop there.

We believe in addressing the whole person, not just the presenting problem. We do not just help you manage symptoms. We want to help you get to the root.

We believe that lasting change comes through a relationship with Christ, and that God’s word speaks practically and powerfully into the real struggles couples face every day.

Even if you are unsure of where you stand with faith, you are still welcome here. Many of the couples we walk alongside come in skeptical, hurting, or simply not sure what they believe. We will show up without pressure or judgement, but rather with honesty, compassion, and a deep conviction that your marriage is worth fighting for.

Our process is most effective when both spouses attend sessions together from the start. That being said, there are situations where a counselor may meet with one spouse individually for a portion of a session or a full session to address more sensitive issues. If you are currently separated or your spouse is unwilling to come in, please reach out anyway. We will work with you to figure out the best next steps, and individual sessions can be a meaningful place to start.

Yes. All of our counselors offer virtual sessions, and research has shown that online marriage counseling is often just as effective as meeting in person. For many couples it is also more convenient, more comfortable, and more accessible. 

Even if you are not in Texas, we offer virtual counseling in select states nationwide: Alabama, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Utah, Virginia, and West Virginia.

If you do not see your state listed above, please reach out to info@marriagerevolution.com.

Our fees are $160 per hour. We know that is a real investment, and we take that seriously. Marriage Revolution is a donor-supported nonprofit ministry, and our donors give specifically so that finances do not stand in the way of a couple getting the help they need. Your first session fee is fixed, but if your financial situation requires assistance for future sessions, please discuss this with your counselor at your first appointment. We provided over $80,000 in scholarships last year and are committed to making counseling accessible to every couple.

Unfortunately, insurance companies do not cover biblical counseling. However, because we are donor-supported, we are able to provide scholarships to couples in need. Your first session fee is fixed ($160), but if your financial situation requires assistance for future sessions, please discuss this with your counselor at your first appointment for more information. 

Come anyway. You cannot force your spouse to change, but you can start working on yourself, and that matters. Many couples have found that when one spouse commits to growth, the other eventually becomes willing to join. We can also help walk you through how to have that conversation with your spouse. If you are in this situation, we also recommend reading this post on “What to do when your spouse wants out”.