Couples Counseling
When to consider Couples Counseling:
What if my spouse won’t come? Will counseling work?
It can work depending on the issues you as a couple are facing
If there has been an affair, is there any way to fix our marriage?
It is possible to fix a marriage as long as both of you want it. NO marriage is irreparable
- A couple can no longer resolve conflicts without fighting, shouting, or name calling.
- Discussions devolve into unproductive conversations in which the ‘D’ word (divorce) is used frequently.
- Couples stop communicating and experience a disconnect
- No matter what the topic is, nothing ever gets resolved satisfactorily
- One member of the couple has had an extra-marital affair—either physically or emotionally.
- The is a specific area of conflict like whether or not to have a child, whether or not to move, how to spend the couple’s money, how to discipline their children effectively and how to get along with the in-laws
What if my spouse won’t come? Will counseling work?
It can work depending on the issues you as a couple are facing
If there has been an affair, is there any way to fix our marriage?
It is possible to fix a marriage as long as both of you want it. NO marriage is irreparable
How much does Couples Counseling Cost?
Couples Counseling – First Session (80-90 minutes) ….. $150
Couples Counseling – Regular Session (80-90 minutes) ….. $150
Visit the Fees & Payment page for more information.
Will my health insurance pay for the counseling?
Sometimes it will, but not always. If in doubt, contact your insurance company. Be sure to inquire whether there is a Family Counseling option. Ms. Wheeler is on many of the most popular insurance panels including, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Cigna, Carolina Care Plan, Aetna, TriCare, and others. She is also on several EAPs (Employee Assistance Program) including Employee Assistance Professionals, Compsych, First Sun, New Directions, Chestnut EAP. Ms. Wheeler is able to take Medicaid through BC/BS and Cenpatico, Select Health, and Total Care
Lower Cost Counseling
Occasionally Ms. Wheeler will work with a superior Counseling graduate student who will offer sessions for clients at a reduced cost ($40-$60/session).
How do I arrange for Counseling?
Contact Helen Wheeler by Phone: (843) 763-5837; Fax: (803) 753-0134; or Email: ctrforfamilies@bellsouth.net.
Where is the Center for Families?
We are located at 1064 Gardner Rd. #103, Charleston, SC 29407, just off I-26 at the Cosgrove exit 216 South, behind S&S Cafeteria. Visit the Contact & Location page for more information.
Couples Counseling – First Session (80-90 minutes) ….. $150
Couples Counseling – Regular Session (80-90 minutes) ….. $150
Visit the Fees & Payment page for more information.
Will my health insurance pay for the counseling?
Sometimes it will, but not always. If in doubt, contact your insurance company. Be sure to inquire whether there is a Family Counseling option. Ms. Wheeler is on many of the most popular insurance panels including, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Cigna, Carolina Care Plan, Aetna, TriCare, and others. She is also on several EAPs (Employee Assistance Program) including Employee Assistance Professionals, Compsych, First Sun, New Directions, Chestnut EAP. Ms. Wheeler is able to take Medicaid through BC/BS and Cenpatico, Select Health, and Total Care
Lower Cost Counseling
Occasionally Ms. Wheeler will work with a superior Counseling graduate student who will offer sessions for clients at a reduced cost ($40-$60/session).
How do I arrange for Counseling?
Contact Helen Wheeler by Phone: (843) 763-5837; Fax: (803) 753-0134; or Email: ctrforfamilies@bellsouth.net.
Where is the Center for Families?
We are located at 1064 Gardner Rd. #103, Charleston, SC 29407, just off I-26 at the Cosgrove exit 216 South, behind S&S Cafeteria. Visit the Contact & Location page for more information.
