Best Marriage Therapists in Montgomery, AL (2025 Guide)

You're sitting near the Alabama State Capitol at 11pm, googling "marriage counseling near me." You're not sure therapy can fix this, but you're willing to try.

Here's what you need to know about marriage counseling in Montgomery.

Can Therapy Help?

About 70% who commit see improvement. Works when both want to improve, willing to own your part, haven't checked out, no active affair, can be civil.

Won't work if one decided to divorce, ongoing substance abuse, physical violence, won't participate, or completely done.

Even if doesn't save marriage, helps divorce better.

What It Costs

Rates: $90-$160 per session (50-60 minutes) - very affordable

Typical: 12-20 sessions over 3-6 months

Total: $1,100-$3,200

Insurance: Many take insurance, $20-$40 copays.

Compare to divorce: $10,000-$30,000+ total.

11 Marriage Therapists Worth Calling

1. Dr. Sarah Cohen, PhD - $145/session, 16 years

EFT, affairs recovery, high-conflict. Best for: Crisis, infidelity. Insurance: BCBS, Aetna.

2. Michael Rodriguez, LMFT - $110/session, 12 years

Blended families, parenting, pre-marital. Best for: Step-families. Insurance: Aetna, UHC.

3. Jennifer Lee, LMFT - $105/session, 14 years

Gottman Method, conflict resolution. Best for: Constant fighting. Insurance: BCBS, Aetna.

4. Dr. Patricia Martinez, PsyD - $135/session, 15 years

Sex therapy, intimacy, trauma-informed. Best for: Sexual problems. Insurance: BCBS, Cigna.

5. David Chen, LCSW - $100/session, 11 years

Trauma-informed, addiction, military families. Best for: Trauma, Maxwell AFB families. Insurance: Tricare, UHC.

6. Amanda Foster, LMFT - $115/session, 13 years

LGBTQ+ affirmative, non-traditional. Best for: LGBTQ+ couples. Insurance: BCBS, Aetna.

7. Dr. Robert Garcia, PhD - $150/session, 17 years

Pre-marital, discernment counseling. Best for: Deciding whether to divorce. Insurance: BCBS, Cigna.

8. Maria Santos, LMFT - $95/session, 10 years

Financial conflict, work-life balance, Christian counseling. Best for: Money fights, faith-based. Insurance: BCBS, UHC.

9. Steven Walker, LCSW - $105/session, 15 years

Long-term marriages, empty nest, retirement. Best for: 15+ year marriages. Insurance: BCBS, Aetna.

10. Dr. Lisa Martinez, PsyD - $130/session, 13 years

Depression/anxiety in relationships, mental health. Best for: Mental health conditions. Insurance: BCBS, Cigna.

11. James Foster, LMFT - $110/session, 14 years

State government employees, stress management, communication. Best for: State employees, high-stress jobs. Insurance: State health plans, BCBS.

How to Pick

Main issue: Gottman for fighting (#3), EFT for affairs (#1), sex therapy (#4), blended families (#2), LGBTQ+ (#6), discernment (#7), military (#5), faith-based (#8).

Check insurance. Most offer free consultation.

The Reality

Therapy is hard work. Not magic. But works if committed.

Even if doesn't save marriage, helps divorce better and co-parent.

The 11 above are competent. Pick 2-3, do consultations, choose one.

Commit to 12-15 sessions, you'll know whether marriage can be saved.

In Montgomery, clarity costs $1,100-$2,400—way less than contested divorce.