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Couples Therapy

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What are the benefits of couples therapy?

Alongside many benefits, couples therapy offers hope and practical tools to help couples navigate challenges and build a healthy relationship. Below are some benefits couples can experience through couples therapy:

  • Improve communication skills

  • Increase relationship satisfaction

  • Rebuild trust and repair emotional wounds

  • Strengthen positive aspects

  • Develop problem-solving strategies

  • Explore individual needs and own feelings to feel more connected

  • Create shared treatment goals for long-term growth

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Fill out a short questionnaire about your relationship goals
2 min

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Invite your partner (optional)–Start together or switch to individual support at any time.

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Begin therapy–Message anytime and schedule live therapy sessions when it works for you and your partner

What’s included in online couples therapy

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Cost of couples therapy

Relationship counseling

Premarital counseling

Marriage counseling

Regain Reviews & Success Stories

These quotes represent a few of the many positive reviews for therapists who work with individuals and couples navigating relationships challenges through Regain.

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“We’ve been doing couples therapy for a few months and she really understands both of us and manages both parties’ concerns. She balances listening and validating with helpful feedback and action steps. Would highly recommend”
Review written after working with Haewon Jun for 7 months on issues concerning relationship

Regain review #701158

Date of review • December 8, 2025

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“Thomas is great! He brings a lot of knowledge to our sessions and has helped my husband and I grow closer.”
Review written after working with Thomas Kaufman for 1 month on issues concerning relationship

Regain review #701829

Date of review • December 10, 2025

“She’s very practical and professional. There’s a no judgement zone atmosphere with structured information. It’s very key with the complexity of marriage counseling.”
Review written after working with Dr. Donna Cunningham for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Regain review #701173

Date of review • December 8, 2025

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“Heather is kind, polite, a great listener, and has lots of patience.”
Review written after working with Heather Ross for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Regain review #701742

Date of review • December 9, 2025

What’s the difference between couples therapy and marriage counseling?

Couples therapy supports all types of relationships, whether dating, engaged, or married, while marriage counseling is specifically tailored for married partners to address issues unique to marriage.

How does online couples therapy work?

You complete a questionnaire to share your relationship history and goals, get matched with a licensed therapist, and begin therapy via messaging or live video sessions with your partner or individually, all from the comfort of your home.

Can LGBTQ couples use online couples therapy?

Yes, Regain offers a safe, inclusive space for LGBTQ couples, respecting sexual orientation and gender identity, and therapists are trained to address unique challenges faced by LGBTQ relationships.

What if my partner is hesitant to start couples therapy?

Regain’s flexible formats, including messaging and live sessions, along with a comfortable and discreet environment, can help make starting therapy easier and less.

Can we attend couples therapy from different locations?

Yes, online therapy allows partners to join sessions from anywhere with internet access, making it convenient for couples who live apart or have busy schedules.

What if we prefer individual sessions instead of couples therapy?

Regain therapists can accommodate individual sessions within the couples therapy framework to address personal concerns while supporting the overall relationship goals.

How do therapists handle sensitive topics like infidelity in couples therapy?

Licensed therapists create a non-judgmental, safe space to openly discuss difficult issues such as infidelity or, guiding couples through healing and rebuilding trust.

How do I know if couples therapy is right for us?

If you and your partner are experiencing relationship distress, communication issues, or want to strengthen your bond, couples therapy can be a helpful and proactive step toward a healthier relationship.

Can couples therapy help with parenting and blended family challenges?

Absolutely, therapists can support couples in navigating parenting stress, blended family dynamics, and co-parenting challenges to foster a unified family environment.

How do we find the right couples therapist?

Regain matches you with licensed therapists based on your relationship needs, preferences, and goals, ensuring a good fit to support your therapy journey effectively.

What is Regain couples therapy?

Regain is an online relationship therapy platform, powered by BetterHelp. Regain offers convenient and affordable relationship therapy to people and couples who need help. All therapy on Regain is facilitated by licensed therapists. As a Regain user, you can start relationship therapy by yourself, or choose to invite your partner to join your account and experience relationship therapy together. Additionally, you can use Regain from a computer or smartphone, meaning that both parties can receive relationship therapy even if you aren't in the same place!

Can Regain substitute for traditional face-to-face therapy?

Therapists on Regain are licensed and certified by their state's board to provide therapy. However, while Regain may provide many of the same benefits as face-to-face therapy, it isn't a substitute for face-to-face therapy in every case. Most notably, your therapist isn't able to make official diagnoses, prescribe medication, or fulfill any court order.

Who are the Regain therapists?

We require every Therapist providing Therapist Services on the Platform to be trained and experienced licensed U.S. Psychologist (PhD / PsyD), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or similar applicable recognized professional license based on their state and/or jurisdiction. Therapists must have a relevant academic degree in their field, at least 3 years of experience, at least 1,000 hours of hands-on experience, and have to be qualified and licensed by their respective state board after successfully completing the necessary education, exams, training and practice requirements as applicable.

How long can I use Regain for couples therapy?

This depends entirely on your therapy needs. Everyone is different; some may feel they get the most value out of a few weeks, while others might prefer going to therapy for an extended period of time. This is entirely up to what you want, and you can cancel your membership at any time.

How do I know if Regain is right for me?

Regain may be right for you if you're seeking to improve the quality of your relationship with another person through therapy. If you're seeking individual therapy instead, we recommend you explore our individual therapy platform BetterHelp.

Regain is not the right solution for you if any of the following is true:

  • You are a minor or you are under the care of a legal guardian.

  • You are in an urgent crisis or an emergency situation.

  • You were required to undergo therapy either by a court order or by any other authority.

  • You are in a physically abusive relationship, or are concerned for your safety in the relationship.

  • You do not have a device that can connect to the internet or you do not have a reliable internet connection.

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