Who takes part
Couples therapy usually involves partners attending together to work on relationship goals, communication, trust, conflict, or major transitions.
Therapy Formats
Couples Therapy
About Couples Therapy
Therapy for partners working on communication, conflict, trust, connection, or major decisions.
Michelle Chavez offers couples therapy at Prickly Pear Therapy in Rio Rancho. Review the profile below for specialties, populations served, availability, and next steps.
Clinicians offering this format also support concerns such as ADHD, Anxiety, Grief & Loss, and Relationships & Couples. Availability can vary by clinician and service.
Telehealth is available across New Mexico. Availability can differ by clinician, service, and client location.
Review the clinician profile below for current availability and details. Contact Prickly Pear Therapy to ask questions, confirm fit, or discuss next steps.
What to expect from Couples Therapy
The people involved, goals, privacy expectations, and session structure can vary. These points help you know what to ask.
How sessions are structured
Therapy for partners working on communication, conflict, trust, connection, or major decisions. Session length, frequency, preparation, between-session work, and whether everyone attends each meeting can vary by practice and clinician.
What to confirm before starting
Ask who should participate, how privacy and communication are handled, what goals fit this format, and whether another format may be recommended.
Clinician offering this format
Couples Therapy with Michelle Chavez
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Accepting New ClientsTelehealthOwner & Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Michelle Chavez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the founder of Prickly Pear Therapy. She provides warm, collaborative care for children, teens, adults, and families, with an emphasis on recognizing each client’s strengths and creating practical paths toward healing and growth.
Insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicaid Molina Healthcare Presbyterian TRICARE United Healthcare
Questions about Couples Therapy
These answers are a starting point. Contact the practice to confirm what applies to your situation and current services.
Who usually participates?
Couples therapy usually involves partners attending together to work on relationship goals, communication, trust, conflict, or major transitions.
What should I expect from sessions?
Therapy for partners working on communication, conflict, trust, connection, or major decisions. Session length, frequency, preparation, between-session work, and whether everyone attends each meeting can vary by practice and clinician.
How are privacy and communication handled?
The clinician should explain how privacy, individual disclosures, records, and communication outside sessions are handled when more than one person participates.
Who offers Couples Therapy at Prickly Pear Therapy?
Michelle Chavez is currently connected with this format.
Where is Couples Therapy available?
Clinicians currently connected with Couples Therapy list in-person care in Rio Rancho, NM. Telehealth is also listed across New Mexico. Availability can vary by clinician and schedule, so review the profiles above or contact Prickly Pear Therapy for a current match.
Can I use insurance for Couples Therapy?
Prickly Pear Therapy currently lists plans including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicaid, Molina Healthcare, Presbyterian, TRICARE, and United Healthcare. Insurance participation can vary by clinician, service, and exact plan, so confirm the clinician’s network status and your benefits before scheduling.
How long are sessions and how often do they happen?
Session length and frequency vary by clinician, service, goals, and clinical need. The practice can confirm scheduling details, and your clinician can discuss the pace that may be appropriate for your care.
Can the therapy format change over time?
Sometimes. A clinician may recommend changing frequency, involving another person, or using a different format when goals or circumstances change. Any change should be discussed with the people involved.
Information sources See the public resources used for the educational foundation
The general educational information on this page was informed by the public resources below. These organizations do not endorse Prickly Pear Therapy, and these links do not replace individualized medical or mental-health care.
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