- Marriage counseling is generally not covered by insurance and will not be billed to insurance.*
Marriage counseling is a form of couples therapy that addresses specific issues unique to married couples. For some partners, their internal beliefs about what it means to be married can lead them to unconsciously replicate unhealthy relationship patterns they observed in their childhood. This tendency often becomes more apparent after they get married.
In married couples, various issues can become more pronounced, such as money management, time management, the division of household responsibilities, and parenting roles.
For same-sex couples, the recent legalization of marriage can introduce a different set of challenges. They may grapple with questions like, "What does it mean to be married?" and "What models should we follow?" Additionally, internalized homophobia can create complications in the relationship, sometimes in ways that are not immediately obvious.
In any case, the institution of marriage can present unique challenges, even for couples who are deeply committed to each other.