I will not be doing a mood tracker today, because I haven’t gone through any bad emotions. I will track my emotions from now on and every time I go off the baseline, I will write mood journal for that day. I want to efficiently use my time to self-reflect appropriately, and doing mood journal when I haven’t gone through any crazy mood swings, isn’t effective.
Instead, I’ll spend time reviewing couples therapy list… From what I see below, I think a private session with PhD makes the most sense due to the flexibility and potential return on investment..
I would love to do couples therapy with my partner. We are not actively having issues right now, but it’s good to be proactive… I want to improve communication, strengthen the bond we have, and ensure we’re prepared for the future difficulty.
My main goal here is to not just strengthen emotional connection, but gain perspective into my partner and prevent future problems. I want to set a clear goal before I attend and would love to discuss this with my partner before we go to our first session. I don’t want to have a simple “make relationship better” as my goal. I want to clearly understand myself, my partner, and the relationship so that I can identify the problem/root cause that we need to work on.
I’d also love to think about the issue before going. Understanding the history, the need, and being self aware its critical before going to the session so there are no resistance and only openness to change.
That’ll be my homework!
| Option | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Private PhD-Level Therapists | $150 – $250 per session |
| Sliding Scale Therapists | $80 – $150 per session |
| University Clinics | $40 – $100 per session |
| Online Therapy (BetterHelp) | $60 – $150 per week (paid monthly) |
| Insurance-Based Therapy | $100 – $200 per session (after copay) |
| Therapy Centers | $75 – $150 per session |
| Group Therapy | $30 – $75 per couple per session |
Summary Table of Pros and Cons
| Option | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| Private PhD-Level Therapists | High expertise, personalized care, flexibility in specialization | Expensive, limited availability, potential for higher costs |
| Sliding Scale Therapists | Affordable, quality care, flexible rates | Limited availability, potential waitlists |
| University Clinics | Affordable, supervised by licensed professionals, motivated students | Less experienced, limited hours, and schedules |
| Online Therapy (BetterHelp) | Convenient, flexible, affordable, quick access | Less personal connection, possible tech issues |
| Insurance-Based Therapy | Lower out-of-pocket costs, access to qualified therapists | Copays/deductibles, limited therapist choice, privacy concerns |
| Therapy Centers | Affordable, range of services, variety of therapists | Less personalized, larger caseloads, potentially less one-on-one care |
| Group Therapy | Affordable, support from others, structured guidance | Less privacy, less individualized, not always tailored to your issues |
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