Marriage Counseling in Suwanee, GA  

Research indicates that marriage counseling is effective for 70% of couples who receive treatment. But both partners have to be willing to work on the relationship and make changes. If just one partner invests effort in making changes while the other does not, it could lead to feelings of resentment.

In my practice, I have seen many couples go from the brink of divorce to rebuilding loving, supportive relationships. Even after infidelity, some couples report that their bond has grown stronger through the process. Others, however, may not reach the outcome they hoped for if they stay focused only on their partner’s faults instead of looking at their own role in the relationship dynamic.

Authentic-Life Counseling offers marriage counseling for couples in Suwanee, Buford, Sugar Hill, Duluth, and Lawrenceville, creating a supportive space for growth and connection.

Yes, marriage counseling can help couples recover from affairs and begin rebuilding trust. Infidelity is one of the most painful experiences in a relationship. It may feel like the end, but with the right support and the tools you learn in counseling, many couples are able to come back stronger than before.

Rebuilding trust takes time, effort, and a willingness from both partners to face difficult emotions. Counseling provides structure and guidance during that process. Some couples even find that working through an affair creates a stronger foundation because it pushes them to communicate differently and to address issues that were previously overlooked.

At Authentic-Life Counseling, I work with couples in Suwanee, Buford, Sugar Hill, Duluth, and Lawrenceville who are navigating affair recovery. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where both partners can be heard and begin to move forward — whether that means rebuilding the relationship or gaining clarity about the future.

The cost of marriage counseling can vary depending on the therapist’s experience and location. In Georgia, sessions often range between $125 and $200.

At Authentic-Life Counseling, the initial assessment is $160, and ongoing 60-minute sessions are $135.

Most health insurance plans do not cover marriage counseling since it isn’t considered a medical necessity.

In marriage counseling, as opposed to individual therapy, the relationship itself is considered the client.

The first session is about understanding your relationship, the concerns that brought you in, and the attempts you’ve already made to work through them.

We’ll also look at individual traits that may be impacting the relationship — such as underlying physical or mental health conditions, past trauma, or substance use. One of the most important predictors of success is for couples to be clear about their goals and to follow through with homework assignments between sessions.

It takes effort to change patterns, but with guidance and support you and your partner can learn to communicate more openly, reconnect, and feel loved, known, and supported.

Most couples start with weekly sessions. This helps create momentum and gives you a chance to practice new tools between meetings. As progress is made, many couples shift to every other week or schedule sessions as needed for ongoing support.

At Authentic-Life Counseling, I meet with couples in Suwanee, Buford, Sugar Hill, Duluth, and Lawrenceville, and together we decide on a schedule that fits both your needs and your goals.

Most couples prefer in-person sessions, and we welcome clients from Suwanee, Buford, Duluth, Sugar Hill, and Lawrenceville at our office.

For those who need more flexibility, we also provide secure telehealth sessions across Georgia.

For added convenience, we offer limited weekend appointments, making it easier for couples to find a time that works.

It’s common for one partner to feel ready for counseling while the other is unsure. The best way to approach the conversation is with curiosity rather than pressure. Share why counseling feels important to you and how you hope it could help the relationship.

Be careful not to turn the conversation into a list of everything your partner is doing wrong — that usually leads to defensiveness and makes counseling feel like a punishment rather than support.

You might also reassure your partner that if either of you feel uncomfortable, or if the fit doesn’t feel right, you don’t have to keep going. Knowing that counseling isn’t a lifelong commitment can make it easier to take that first step.