Frequently Asked Questions ...

... About The Five-Day Self-Study Course

1. What do I learn?
   The course is delivered via email over five days, and you learn the five secrets that happy, healthy couples have learned to keep their relationship strong. It covers new ways to get relief from conflicts, how to keep the romance alive, ways to fix differences, and tools to feel good about your relationship again.

... About The Nine-Session Relationship Coaching/Counseling Program

1. Why nine sessions?
   Much like personal training at the gym, it takes time to build new habits. Since we opened in 2007, we found that most couples need about nine to eleven sessions to see lasting results.

2. What is it like for a couple to go through the Program?
   Their experience typically progresses just like this: They arrive first session in a bad emotional space, wanting help. They expect that the session might go poorly, but are pleasantly surprised at the sophistication of the clinician and the method, and the logical nature in which it flows. They also spend some time remembering the good times; something they did not expect to do that first session. They then complete the online assessment and individual interviews, which cuts through about eight sessions of your average counseling treatment.
   They discuss their written results with the counselor, attending to any inaccuracies, and then everyone gives input on possible directions for the therapy. The next three sessions involve important work on their differences, and learning strategies to make these areas better. They start to notice that fun creeps back in to the relationship, and when conflict happens at home, it is shorter, and less intense.
   They then use several more sessions refining what they’ve learned until it becomes more fluid at home. By this point, they’ve seen a dramatic improvement in their relationship satisfaction levels, and this has also been captured on their post-treatment assessment. They then go on to do more work on the relationship, or move on with a commitment to use the tools they’ve learned to the best of their ability.

3. How much does it cost?
   This is a decision between you and your clinician, honestly. We have numerous payment methods that affect the pricing. There is no sliding scale, but we find that 90% of couples who approach us are able to afford the program.

4. How long are the sessions?
   They are up to two hours long.

5. Can I use insurance?
   We take care of all the insurance billing if possible. It's one less thing for you to worry about. Just call 877-424-1221 so that we can ask some questions about your insurance, and we can easily tell you how best to use your plan.

6. Who will be my clinician?
   Salvatore Garanzini, MFT, our chief clinician and co-founder, personally speaks with all couples to determine the right person for each situation. Our clinical staff is made up of Ken Goodman, MFT, Alapaki Yee, and Ellen Cirigliano, MFT.

7. Where are your clinics located?
   We have offices in Downtown San Francisco, Marin County, and the San Jose area. We are expanding to Los Angeles, San Diego, and Palm Springs in 2012. Just click here for addresses.

8. Do you offer sessions by Skype or telephone?
   For residents of California, sometimes this is possible. Please contact us for more information.

... About our free Gay Date Night event

1. Where is it held?
   Just take a look at our Datenight page for more information and to register.

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Contact us at 877-424-1221, or send an email now. We look forward to hearing from you.