Steven Smith
LPCC-S
Founder & Supervising Counselor
Clients who get the most out of my approach are people who want to "dig in" to their problems.
Couples Counseling
Relationships are difficult, often even under the best circumstances. So many things pull at them and sometimes they tear apart. Talking through these problems privately often fails as each side tends to stay in their own perspective. Impartial, compassionate and professional consultation can be very helpful to many.
What brings couples in
Common problems impacting couples include infidelity (physical and/or emotional), communication, financial stress, raising children or sending them out on their own, sexual difficulty, work/life balance, or simply drifting from each other over time.
Staying together or not
Often, couples can work through these issues and improve their lives together. Other times, separation is best. No therapist can determine what is best for you. Those are decisions you will have to make, but professional consultation can help you clarify what you really need and want.
Your part
If you want to work on your relationship, you will have to focus on your part of it. And every relationship problem has at least two sides. A relationship problem cannot be fully resolved while making half of the relationship a villain and the other half the hero.
How sessions go
Typically sessions will occur with both partners present. There may be situations in which a couple requests individual work. As long as both parties agree and it is clinically appropriate, that may be accommodated.
Cost
Couples services are self-pay. For insurance to pay, there must be a mental health condition to treat and that complicates the situation. Additionally, insurance pays less for couples work than it does for individual, despite it being more difficult work with increased risks. These are the reasons.
$150/session
Appointment Information
Location: 71 Cavalier Blvd., Suite 225, Florence, KY 41042.
Last building in the lot. Parking in the lot. 2nd floor, Suite 225 (elevator or stairs).
Appointment Format: In person only. Telehealth is not available for couples counseling.
Availability: Generally Monday-Thursday, 10 am-6 pm. Occasional 6 pm or Friday appointments may be available case by case.