Book a Consultation With Revive Relationship Counseling
Couples counseling and sex therapy with Marina Stanton, LMFT, CST, in Centennial, Colorado and online throughout Colorado, Texas, Utah, Washington and Idaho.
Revive Relationship Counseling is the private practice of Marina Stanton, LMFT, CST.
I provide in-person couples counseling and sex therapy in Centennial, Colorado, and online therapy throughout Colorado, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Idaho.
My work is best suited for couples looking for specialized relationship and sex therapy. I draw from the Gottman Method, the Developmental Model of Couples Therapy, and my training as an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist to help couples understand what keeps them stuck and make practical changes in their relationship.
I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation so we can briefly talk about what brings you to therapy, answer logistical questions, and determine whether I might be a good fit for you and your partner.
Scheduling for couples therapy? Please include both partners’ names and contact information when booking your consultation.
What’s the purpose of a phone consultation?
The phone consultation is a brief, informal conversation to help us determine whether I might be a good fit for you and your relationship.
No therapy takes place during the call. I’ll ask a few questions about what’s bringing you to therapy and what you’re hoping to work on, and you’ll have a chance to ask questions about me, my approach, scheduling, fees, or anything else you’d like to know before deciding whether to move forward.
What will we talk about?
During the consultation, we may discuss:
Your main concerns and goals
What you’re hoping for from therapy
What to expect from sessions
Scheduling options and session fees
You’re also encouraged to ask questions! You can review current session fees, cancellation policies, and other practical questions in my Frequently Asked Questions.
Who should be on the call?
If you’re seeking couples counseling, I strongly prefer that both partners join the consultation whenever possible. It gives each of you a chance to meet me, ask questions, and get a sense of whether I might be a good fit for both of you.
When scheduling, please include both partners’ names and contact information, even if only one of you will be attending the initial consultation. This allows me to include both of you in communication about the consultation and next steps.
If both partners can’t attend the initial call, I can briefly connect with your partner separately before the first session.
Why does fit matter in therapy?
Finding a couples therapist is a little trickier than finding an individual therapist because both partners need to feel heard, understood, and able to be honest in the room.
The consultation gives both of you a chance to get a feel for me before committing to the assessment process. It also gives me a chance to make sure your concerns fall within the areas I work with and that I believe I can be helpful.
Couples Therapy Sessions
I begin couples therapy with a structured assessment process so I can understand both of you and your relationship before we jump into trying to fix it.
The assessment typically includes:
One 100-minute couples assessment session
One 100-minute assessment block, with 50 minutes individually with each partner
Gottman relationship assessments
One 75-minute feedback and treatment-planning session
Following the assessment phase, I generally recommend 75-minute sessions for ongoing couples therapy. The additional time gives us more room to move beyond checking in and actually work with what is happening between you. Some couples meet for 75 minutes every other week rather than having shorter weekly sessions, which can also make therapy more manageable financially.
Fifty-minute sessions are also available and may be a better fit depending on your goals, finances, and where you are in the therapy process. I occasionally recommend 100-minute sessions when additional time would be particularly useful.
What to Expect After Your Consultation
If we decide to move forward, I’ll walk you through scheduling your first assessment session and completing the intake process.
If I don't think I'm the right therapist for what you're looking for, I'll let you know and, when possible, suggest other resources that may be a better fit.
Scheduling for couples therapy? Please include both partners’ names and contact information when booking your consultation.