HOPE for Couples
With the right tools and guidance, you and your partner can find your way back to each other.
HOPE Therapy Group offers premarital counseling and marriage counseling with therapists trained in the Gottman Method. Meet in person at one of our four offices, or online from anywhere in California.
HOPE [hōp] noun
The belief that the future will be better than the present.
Couples get together for many different reasons, and each partner brings with them a unique set of experiences and values that influence their presence in the relationship. Problems in relationships can be difficult to navigate, and identifying what you need as a couple to function at your best can be even more challenging.
The good news is, with the right tools and guidance, you and your partner can find your way back to each other. You can learn to communicate effectively, prioritize your relationship, heal from relationship trauma, and learn how to offer each other the love and appreciation you both deserve.
When a relationship goes cold, it takes two to warm it up.Unknown
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Couples counseling provides a secure environment for you and your partner to address any concerns in your relationship that may not be functioning well.
Choose the one that sounds most like your relationship.
You are planning a life together, and you want to begin it on solid ground. Premarital counseling gives you and your partner time to talk through the subjects that are easy to put off, such as finances, parenting, family expectations and how each of you handles conflict.
Each partner brings a unique set of experiences and values into the relationship. Understanding them now can make the years ahead easier to navigate together.
Despite still loving one another, under the weight of life’s obligations, you and your partner have drifted apart and begun taking one another for granted. You cherish the trust and dedication you have with your partner, but it’s disheartening to feel like roommates with the person you love.
While you’re happy enough now, you want your relationship to thrive and be the best it can be.
Your relationship has been through ups and downs, but lately, the downs seem to be the norm. Maybe there has been infidelity, whether physical or emotional; maybe you’re having trouble recognizing the person you’re falling asleep next to each night.
But deep down, there is a part of you, no matter how small, that doesn’t want to give up on the love you once shared.
We can also assist you in managing issues that cause stress in your relationship, such as communication difficulties, handling conflicts, parenting, financial concerns, or adapting to changes in your lives.
HOPE Therapy Group helps the members of our community EMBRACE what is, DISCOVER what is within, HEAL from what was, and HOPE for what is to come.
Select a step to see what it means for the two of you.
Your first visit is an assessment. Your therapist reviews the issues and difficulties that led you both to seek out therapy, and gets to know your history as a couple. It is a safe, non-judgmental space, and you have a choice in your provider.
Each partner brings a unique set of experiences and values into the relationship. Together we identify negative interaction cycles and gain an understanding of how your past experiences have affected your present relationship.
As a trauma-informed practice, we help you and your partner listen to each other’s concerns and grievances and heal from relationship trauma. You recommit to addressing the problems instead of sweeping them under the rug.
Couples therapy seeks transformative growth through goals set by the couple. Your goals can include developing healthier communication methods, setting boundaries and expectations, and dealing with conflict. If you allow it, couples therapy can be a wonderful journey to rediscovering yourself, your partner, and the kind of relationship you both desire.
Gottman Therapy, also known as the Gottman Method, is an evidence-based approach to couples therapy developed by Drs. John and Julie Gottman. It is designed to help couples build and maintain strong, healthy, and lasting relationships. The therapy is grounded in over 40 years of research and has been shown to be effective in improving relationship satisfaction and reducing relationship distress.
We can provide tools and techniques to address your needs, and we have specialists trained in evidence-based models including the Gottman Method.
Successful long-term relationships are created through small words, small gestures, and small acts.Dr. John Gottman
Most of our clients use insurance to cover their sessions. We accept most major plans, offer in network and out of network benefits, and will check your coverage for you before your first appointment.
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With insurance, you pay only your co-pay, if applicable. Copays, deductibles or any out of pocket costs are due at the time of service. Please verify your mental health benefits so you understand your coverage prior to your appointment.
HOPE Therapy Group accepts all major forms of payment. Fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change based on a fair market analysis.
In person available in San Diego and Los Angeles. Telehealth available throughout California.
16516 Bernardo Center Drive, Suite 330
San Diego, CA 92128
Meet with your therapist from home, anywhere in California.
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Your therapist will go through an assessment that reviews what issues, symptoms, and difficulties led you to seek out therapy services. It allows your therapist to get to know you and your history to see if the therapeutic relationship will be a good fit. You can choose your provider and discuss questions, concerns, and feedback with your therapist.
TherapyPortal, a safe and encrypted platform for storing confidential information, will send you the intake forms. After scheduling an initial appointment, you’ll receive an email with instructions to create a login.
Sessions are 50-60 minutes long. The frequency of therapy sessions will be up to you to decide with your therapist. Generally, in beginning therapy, you can expect sessions to be weekly or once every other week in order to build consistency toward resolving your symptoms or difficulties.
Yes. Couples who are engaged or planning a future together can work with a therapist on communication, boundaries and expectations before the wedding. Let our intake team know you are interested in premarital counseling and we will match you with a therapist who is the best fit.
Yes. Telehealth is available throughout California, and in person sessions are available at our San Diego and Los Angeles offices.
Yes. If you have one of the insurances listed above, it is important for you to verify your mental health benefits so you understand your coverage prior to your appointment. Some insurance companies require a prior authorization before the first appointment, or they will not cover the costs of services.
In addition, we do not bill secondary insurance or accept Medicare or Medicaid plans.
A superbill is a document that lists the healthcare services provided by a professional along with the associated fees. Clients can use this document as an invoice to request payment from their insurance provider for services received outside of their network.
Cancellations or missed appointments without 24-hour notice will be subject to a $75.00 fee.
If you would like to be contacted to schedule an appointment or have a question, please fill out the form or contact us through our intake line or e-mail.
Intake Line: 858.333.6856
E-mail: admin@hopetherapygroup.com
Please note that we cannot schedule appointments by walking into the office, as we do not have front desk staff.
Fill out the form and our intake team will contact you.
Your information is private and confidential.
HOPE Therapy Group does not provide emergency services. If you or your partner are in crisis, call or text 988, or call 911.
