1. What is the cost range for marriage counseling services in Ann Arbor, MI?
Sheila Burns, LPC, CAADC - REFRESHING WATERS COUNSELING & CONSULTING
The cost for marriage counseling services is $200 per session, with an initial intake fee of $225.
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2. What types of therapy approaches do you use for couples?
Sheila Burns, LPC, CAADC - REFRESHING WATERS COUNSELING & CONSULTING
Refreshing Waters Counseling utilizes several evidence-based approaches to marital and couples therapy, including Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), the Gottman Method, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and attachment-based approaches. These methods help couples improve communication, understand recurring patterns, strengthen emotional connection, rebuild trust, and develop healthier ways of responding to one another.
Sid Greenberg, LMSW, ACSW - ANN ARBOR COUPLES CLINIC
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3. What qualifications and licenses do you hold in Ann Arbor, MI?
Sheila Burns, LPC, CAADC - REFRESHING WATERS COUNSELING & CONSULTING
All of our clinicians are trained and licensed in the state of Michigan.
Sid Greenberg, LMSW, ACSW - ANN ARBOR COUPLES CLINIC
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4. How do you help couples strengthen their relationship?
Sheila Burns, LPC, CAADC - REFRESHING WATERS COUNSELING & CONSULTING
We help couples strengthen their relationships by creating a safe, supportive space to identify unhealthy patterns, improve communication, and better understand one another’s emotional needs. Using approaches such as Emotionally Focused Therapy, the Gottman Method, Imago, and attachment-based therapy, we help couples work through conflict, rebuild trust, deepen emotional and physical connection, and develop practical tools for lasting change. Our goal is to help couples move from simply managing problems to creating a more secure, connected, and fulfilling relationship.
Sid Greenberg, LMSW, ACSW - ANN ARBOR COUPLES CLINIC
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Rini Kaushal, LMFT - CYPRESS COUNSELING CENTER, P.C
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5. Do you offer online counselling?
Sheila Burns, LPC, CAADC - REFRESHING WATERS COUNSELING & CONSULTING
Yes, Refreshing Waters Counseling offers convenient telehealth marital counseling sessions for couples who want to strengthen their relationship from the comfort and privacy of their own home. Sessions provide a supportive environment to improve communication, work through conflicts, rebuild trust, and deepen emotional connection using evidence-based approaches tailored to each couple’s needs. Telehealth makes it easier for couples to access consistent support despite busy schedules, travel, or distance.
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Rini Kaushal, LMFT - CYPRESS COUNSELING CENTER, P.C
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6. How can couples prepare for a marriage counseling session?
Sheila Burns, LPC, CAADC - REFRESHING WATERS COUNSELING & CONSULTING
Couples can prepare for a marriage counseling session by coming with an open mind, a willingness to listen, and a shared commitment to improving the relationship rather than proving who is right. It can be helpful for each partner to reflect ahead of time on the concerns they would like to address, the changes they hope to see, and the strengths they still value in the relationship. Couples may also benefit from identifying a few specific examples of recurring conflicts or communication patterns, while avoiding the pressure to solve everything before the session. The most productive sessions happen when both partners are willing to be honest, respectful, and curious about one another’s experiences. At Refreshing Waters Counseling, the therapist helps guide the conversation so couples do not have to arrive knowing exactly what to say or where to begin.
Sid Greenberg, LMSW, ACSW - ANN ARBOR COUPLES CLINIC
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Rini Kaushal, LMFT - CYPRESS COUNSELING CENTER, P.C
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7. How do you maintain client confidentiality during sessions?
Sheila Burns, LPC, CAADC - REFRESHING WATERS COUNSELING & CONSULTING
We maintain client confidentiality by following HIPAA requirements and professional ethical standards and by using secure systems for scheduling, documentation, communication, and telehealth services. Our telehealth sessions are conducted through secure, HIPAA-compliant technology with encrypted connections, and clinicians participate from private settings designed to protect client privacy. Client information is accessible only to authorized team members who need it for care or administrative purposes, and we clearly explain the limited circumstances in which confidentiality may need to be broken, such as when required by law for safety or mandated reporting.
Sid Greenberg, LMSW, ACSW - ANN ARBOR COUPLES CLINIC
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Rini Kaushal, LMFT - CYPRESS COUNSELING CENTER, P.C
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8. How long does marriage counseling usually take?
Sheila Burns, LPC, CAADC - REFRESHING WATERS COUNSELING & CONSULTING
The length of marital counseling varies depending on the couple’s needs, goals, and the complexity of the concerns being addressed. At Refreshing Waters Counseling, we tailor the pace and length of treatment to each couple rather than using a one-size-fits-all timeline, and progress is reviewed throughout the counseling process.
Sid Greenberg, LMSW, ACSW - ANN ARBOR COUPLES CLINIC
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Rini Kaushal, LMFT - CYPRESS COUNSELING CENTER, P.C
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9. What can couples expect during their first counseling session?
Sheila Burns, LPC, CAADC - REFRESHING WATERS COUNSELING & CONSULTING
During the first marital counseling session, couples can expect the therapist to learn about their relationship history, current concerns, strengths, and goals for counseling. Each partner will have an opportunity to share their perspective in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment while the therapist begins identifying patterns that may be contributing to conflict or disconnection. The session also helps establish a plan for treatment, including areas of focus, recommended approaches, and next steps for strengthening the relationship.
Sid Greenberg, LMSW, ACSW - ANN ARBOR COUPLES CLINIC
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Rini Kaushal, LMFT - CYPRESS COUNSELING CENTER, P.C
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