Frequently Asked Questions About Counseling for Roswell, GA Residents

Where is Maverick Marriage Therapy located for Roswell clients?

Our physical clinic is located at 4343 Shallowford Rd. Suite 510, Marietta, GA 30062. For residents of Roswell, this is typically a very manageable drive across town, making in-person intensive sessions highly accessible. However, if you have a busy schedule, prefer the comfort of your own home, or travel frequently, we also offer fully HIPAA-compliant virtual therapy (telehealth) for clients across Georgia and Illinois.

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How is Maverick Marriage Therapy different from traditional couples counseling?

We explicitly reject the stereotype of the "passive therapist" who sits back silently while a couple argues in circles. At Maverick Marriage Therapy, our counselors intervene in real time. We step in to de-escalate destructive arguments, interrupt the Gottman "Four Horsemen" (Criticism, Contempt, Defensiveness, and Stonewalling), and give you clear, practical tools during the session so you leave with actionable solutions rather than raw, unresolved emotions.

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Why do you offer 80- to 90-minute therapy sessions instead of standard 50-minute hours?

Standard 50-minute therapy hours are often too brief for complex couples work. Just as a couple opens up a painful trauma or resentment, the 50 minutes expire—leaving partners emotionally dysregulated until their next session (a cycle known as the "Wednesday Night Relapse"). Our extended 80- to 90-minute sessions provide the clinical runway needed to open deep issues, actively de-escalate emotional distress, apply research-backed tools, and reach genuine repair before you step out our door.

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What therapeutic approaches do your therapists use?

Our clinical team holds advanced training in globally recognized, empirically validated therapeutic frameworks, including:

• The Gottman Method (Levels 1–3): Built on 40+ years of observational research to deepen emotional connection, break conflict gridlock, and rebuild trust.

• Relational Life Therapy (RLT): Focuses on active accountability, dismantling unhealthy power dynamics, and repairing deep relational wounds.

• Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT): Helps partners identify attachment fears and transform destructive pursuit-withdrawal cycles into secure emotional bonds.

• Trauma & Individual Modalities: Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

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Do you accept insurance for marriage counseling?

Maverick Marriage Therapy is a self-pay practice and does not bill insurance directly. Commercial insurance carriers generally require an individual mental health diagnosis code proving "medical necessity"—something that does not apply to relational or couples distress. Operating outside insurance constraints allows us to provide specialized, intensive care (such as extended 90-minute sessions and multi-day retreats) without third-party limits on your care. We provide itemized superbills upon request for out-of-network reimbursement evaluation.

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Do you offer faith-based or Christian counseling for Roswell clients?

Yes. For clients seeking a faith-aligned approach, several of our clinicians are equipped to integrate biblical and Christian principles into counseling. However, spiritual integration is always client-led. We respect your values and leave the extent and pacing of faith integration entirely in your hands, ensuring an inclusive, non-judgmental environment for individuals and couples of all backgrounds.

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How do we get started with counseling?

Getting started is simple and low-pressure. You can schedule a free 30-minute consultation through our online contact form or by calling our office directly at (770) 913-6557. We will match you with the right specialist on our team based on your goals, schedule, and preferred session format.