Free Initial Phone Consultation
Teletherapy Available
6290 Abbotts Bridge Rd Ste 502
Johns Creek, Ga 30097
Contact phone or text
678-717-8848
Email
rcmorley@live.com
Hours: Monday through Thursday 9AM to 8PM
Friday 9AM to 12PM
Cost: $100 per session, 10 to 20 sessions over 6 months
I specialize in marriage and couples counseling. I believe couples can create strong and loving relationships by working together. A loving partnership is based on a foundation of trust, respect and commitment. I have worked over 30 years as a marriage and family therapist in Georgia. I am also a clinical member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. For the past 15 years my concentration has been in marriage and couples counseling. My couples are successful when both individuals want to work together to solve their problems.
I have a diversified practice. My clients range in age from 20s to 80s. I have treated couples from many varied religions and cultures. My goal is to help the couple save their marriage and create a stronger union. Go to my personal page for greater detail on my therapy. The personal page also includes my training and credentials.
Communication
All couples who come to me need better communication. My therapy teaches skills that helps the individuals control anger, and become better listeners and speakers for themselves. The result is improved problem solving skills and deeper intimacy.
Affairs
Couples can survive an affair. Better than 50% of my practice is with couples who have been affected by some type of affair. The goal is to over come the pain and rebuild trust for both individuals.
Common Problems
Other issues include lack of sexual intimacy, better coparenting, blended family, loss of a family member, when one or both partners have depression or anxiety, elder care, and substance abuse problems.
Premarital Counseling
I particular enjoy premarital counseling. My goal is to help the couple set a foundation for their marriage. I work with first married as well as second marriage couples.
Teletherapy
Teletherapy has enabled me to have a much broader reach, seeing clients all over Georgia. I offer teletherapy through Doxy.me which is an encrypted medical platform to insure privacy. With the Covid epidemic, I have done marriage and couples counseling using teletherapy for four years. To my surprise I was able to establish intimate and productive sessions. The success of the counseling is ultimately dependent on how hard the couple work outside the therapy.
Costs
The cost is $100 a session. Therapy in most cases is 10 to 20 sessions over 6 months. Premarital counseling is usually 6 to 12 sessions. The harder you work at home the less time with me. As the couple progresses we move from weekly sessions to every other week. I accept credit cards and checks for payment.
If your insurance covers marriage counseling, you can use me as an out of network provider. If you want to submit your costs to your insurance, I will provide a receipt with the medical procedure and diagnose associated with the treatment. You should check with your insurance.
If you have questions about insurance, I'll be happy to talk with you. Even if you don't choose me, I will assist you in finding help.
There are three guides in the website's index. One to help couples assess their need for marital therapy. The second is how to select a marriage therapist. The third is on Marital Priorities to help couples focus on their marriage.
The website includes an annotated bibliography of current books available on marriage and other family issues that I recommend. In time, resources will be added, such as other professional websites and workshops that serve families.
By reading this page, it is clear that you have already begun to take steps to help yourself and your family. Again, if you would like further information on me or my practice, please select my personal page in the index. I hope this information will serve you well.
Richard C. Morley Ph.D. Marriage and Family Therapist Johns Creek, Duluth, Alpharetta
