Marriage Counseling in Boulder, CO with Dr. Wyatt
With the divorce rate hovering around 50% for all marriages, it's evident people struggle having successful relationships. Some of the top struggles for couples include wounds from their past sabotaging their relationship, busy schedules leaving no room to cultivate their marriage, unresolved conflicts and resentments, and not effectively meeting one another's needs. As you can see, there can be a lot to cover in marriage counseling to help couples experience healing and hope.
What happens during marriage counseling with Dr. Wyatt?
You can start working with Dr. Wyatt with either a one or two day intensive or a 45 minute appointment. If you're able to, Dr. Wyatt recommends starting with a one or two day intensive and then weekly appointments thereafter and here's why. When couples first come in for counseling they are in desperate need for help, which is why they reached out for support. Therefore, starting with once a week appointments is a poor match for the desperation couples feel because progress with once a week sessions is often slow. That's why Dr. Wyatt recommends every couple begin with a one or two day intensive and then receive weekly appointments thereafter, which accomplishes several things.
First, it allows the couple to work through the majority of their resentments in a condensed period of time during the intensive. Working through resentments is an essential first step because when there's active resentments nothing else goes well in a relationship. It's hard to go on dates with someone you resent. It's hard to develop emotional intimacy with someone you resent. It's hard to have sex with someone you resent. Therefore, resolving resentments is the first goal and having a one or two day intensive helps couples heal the majority of their resentments. Second, starting with a one or two day intensive helps Dr. Wyatt to deeply understand the couple's dynamics and vicious cycles quickly, allowing him to help the couple more effectively. Third, receiving once a week regular sessions after the intensive is important for continued skill building and long-term retention of the progress.
How much does couples therapy cost with Dr. Wyatt?
The cost for a two day intensive is $3200 and is equal to sixteen 45 minute sessions. That's the equivalent of four months of counseling in two days! The cost for a one day intensive is $1600 and is equal to eight 45 minute sessions. That's the equivalent of two months of counseling in one day! The cost for weekly 45 minute appointments is $200. Dr. Wyatt is licensed in Colorado but not on any insurance panels. Therefore, if you'd like to use insurance, you'd pay him full fee then he would provide a paid receipt for you to submit to your insurance company after your appointment. Most insurance companies reimburse around 50% when seeing someone out of network but you would need to verify this with your insurance company. You also may be able to pay for services using a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account. You also can set up installments during checkout with ShopPay.
Who is Dr. Wyatt?
Dr. Wyatt provides marriage counseling at his office in Boulder, CO and virtually across the US. He has a Master's and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and is a Licensed Psychologist in the state of Colorado. He has been in private practice since 2004 and has been married since 1999. He's also the host of the Dr. Wyatt Show marriage podcast, leader of the Total Marriage Refresh couples retreat, and developer of the Keep the Glow couples app. You can learn more about him here.
Where is the marriage counseling held?
The intensive and weekly sessions can be held either in Dr. Wyatt's office in Boulder, CO or virtually. It's up to the couple. His office is situated beautifully near the Boulder Creek and Pearl Street. Here are some photos below of his office and location.
How do we start marriage counseling with Dr. Wyatt?
1-If you want to begin with a one or two day intensive to resolve your resentments quickly to start feeling hope, schedule it here.
2-Next, submit payment here for the intensive to confirm your reservation.
3-Once the above two steps are complete you'll receive an email from Dr. Wyatt within 24 hours with steps to take to prepare for the intensive.
4-To begin with a 45 minute appointment, email Dr. Wyatt at info@drwyattfisher.com or call 303-596-6836.
FAQ
1-How are the intensives structured?
9-10:30 session
10:30-10:45-break
10:45-12:15 session
12:15-12:45 break
12:45-2:15 session
2:15-2:30 break
2:30-4 session
2-What happens during the intensive?
Dr. Wyatt will help you and your partner work through the resentments in your marriage one at a time so you can start feeling hope again. If you want the water of a river to run stronger, you have to hike upstream and remove the debris. The water is love and the debris are your resentments.
3-Is lunch included?
No, couples are on their own for lunch. However, Dr. Wyatt's office in Boulder is one block from Pearl Street so there are lots of options within walking distance.