1. What is the cost range for marriage counseling services in Huntsville, AL?
Joseph L. Follette, Jr, MDiv, MS, LMFT - LIFESTYLE THERAPY & COACHING
Session rates are typically $200 per session, with a free discovery session offered to all new clients before booking. Multi-hour intensive sessions are available for couples wanting deeper, more concentrated work.
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2. What types of therapy approaches do you use for couples?
Joseph L. Follette, Jr, MDiv, MS, LMFT - LIFESTYLE THERAPY & COACHING
Joseph draws from a holistic, integrative approach that blends Marriage & Family Therapy models with pastoral and relational-systems insight. His work focuses on identifying overfunctioning and underfunctioning patterns in the relationship, improving communication, rebuilding trust and intimacy, and helping couples move from conflict back to connection using objective assessments and practical, actionable strategies.
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3. What qualifications and licenses do you hold in Huntsville, AL?
Joseph L. Follette, Jr, MDiv, MS, LMFT - LIFESTYLE THERAPY & COACHING
Joseph is an Alabama-Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and an Alabama-Approved MFT Supervisor. He holds a Master of Divinity from Andrews University and a Master's degree in Marriage & Family Therapy from the University of Southern Mississippi. He is also a Certified Prepare/Enrich Facilitator and Trainer.
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4. How do you help couples strengthen their relationship?
Joseph L. Follette, Jr, MDiv, MS, LMFT - LIFESTYLE THERAPY & COACHING
Joseph helps couples identify the hidden patterns driving disconnection often one partner overfunctioning while the other withdraws and replaces those cycles with healthier communication, emotional attunement, and renewed intimacy. He combines direct, honest feedback with practical tools couples can use immediately at home.
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5. Do you offer online counselling?
Joseph L. Follette, Jr, MDiv, MS, LMFT - LIFESTYLE THERAPY & COACHING
Joseph L. Follette offers secure, confidential online marriage and family therapy sessions via virtual technology, giving couples and individuals in Huntsville and beyond flexible access to care without needing to visit the office in person. Online sessions cover the same range of services as in-person counseling, including couples therapy, individual therapy, premarital counseling, communication and trust issues, infidelity recovery, and family conflict, with the same personalized, non-judgmental approach he's known for. He also offers a free discovery session to help new clients determine if online counseling is the right fit before committing. In addition to regular virtual sessions, Joseph provides face-to-face counseling at conferences and retreats for clients who prefer in-person connection at select times throughout the year.
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6. How many couples have you helped through counseling sessions?
Joseph L. Follette, Jr, MDiv, MS, LMFT - LIFESTYLE THERAPY & COACHING
Over nearly 30 years of practice, Joseph has worked with thousands of couples and individuals, from those in crisis to those simply wanting to deepen an already strong marriage.
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7. How can couples prepare for a marriage counseling session?
Joseph L. Follette, Jr, MDiv, MS, LMFT - LIFESTYLE THERAPY & COACHING
Come with an open mind and a willingness to look honestly at your own role in relationship patterns, not just your partner's. It helps to think through specific moments of disconnection or conflict you'd like to address and to enter the session ready to listen as much as to speak.
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8. How do you maintain client confidentiality during sessions?
Joseph L. Follette, Jr, MDiv, MS, LMFT - LIFESTYLE THERAPY & COACHING
Joseph adheres to all Alabama licensing board and HIPAA confidentiality standards. Sessions, whether in person or via secure virtual technology, are private, and client information is never shared without consent except where required by law.
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9. How long does marriage counseling usually take?
Joseph L. Follette, Jr, MDiv, MS, LMFT - LIFESTYLE THERAPY & COACHING
This varies by couple and the issues involved. Some couples see meaningful change in a few sessions, particularly with Joseph's multi-hour intensive format; others benefit from ongoing sessions over several months. A free discovery session helps determine the right pace for your situation.
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10. What can couples expect during their first counseling session?
Joseph L. Follette, Jr, MDiv, MS, LMFT - LIFESTYLE THERAPY & COACHING
Couples can expect a warm, non-judgmental environment where Joseph listens closely to understand the history and current state of the relationship. He'll ask questions to identify underlying patterns, share initial observations, and outline a path forward, giving couples clarity and hope from the very first meeting.
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