No relationship is perfect. Most relationships will go through difficult times, experiencing occasional ups and downs. It can be challenging to spend your life with another person. If you are experiencing difficulty in your relationship, you are not alone, therapy can help.

Marriage counseling is often used interchangeably with couples counseling, both essentially meaning the same thing. Couples counseling can be viewed as a last resort by some, however, this is a misconception. Most couples can benefit from counseling at one time or another. You don’t have to wait until you feel you have no other option. You may even be able to use your insurance benefits to receive counseling to improve the health of your relationship and in turn your own wellness.

To Qualify for Insurance Reimbursement

Insurance companies, in general, will not pay for marriage or couples counseling. However, it may be covered if you have a diagnosis that makes therapy medically necessary. This may include a depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, adjustment disorder etc. As a client, you may bring family member/s to your session to help resolve concerns that may have contributed to your symptoms such as sleep disturbances, anger, irritability, and many more. In this scenario, insurance will likely cover the sessions as Family Counseling, which is often a recommended component of therapy.

When our relationships improve our health and wellness often improves along with them. If you feel that your relationship distress may be affecting your emotional health, counseling could be what you are missing.

Seeking Professional Help

When your relationship is feeling unhealthy, and it is impacting how you feel or function it may be time to consider couples counseling. Allowing your relationship to deteriorate may not only lead to irreversible damage but may even result in serious emotional distress.

Like other professional services, marriage or couples counseling has costs. If finances prohibit you from seeking professional help, you may be able to use your insurance to cover family counseling. At Carolina Counseling Services– Southern Pines, NC, we are able to verify your insurance benefits to help clarify what may or may not be covered. Call now to request an appointment.