Couples Counseling Therapists in McKinney, TX
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I believe every person has an innate motivation to move towards the best version of themselves. I view my position in the therapeutic relationship as supporting a person through what may be a very difficult time so that the individual or family can move forward. I view therapy from a person-centered perspective, meaning an individual or family leads decisions regarding change. What I find most important in counseling is the therapeutic relationship between client and counselor. I nurture this relationship by providing a safe space for people to explore their deep personal struggles while I remain nonjudgmental and empathetic.
I believe every person has an innate motivation to move towards the best version of themselves. I view my position in the therapeutic relationship as supporting a person through what may be a very difficult time so that the individual or family can move forward. I view therapy from a person-centered perspective, meaning an individual or family leads decisions regarding change. What I find most important in counseling is the therapeutic relationship between client and counselor. I nurture this relationship by providing a safe space for people to explore their deep personal struggles while I remain nonjudgmental and empathetic.
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Trent Davis - Supervised By Karina Streitenberger
LPC Associate, MA, LPC-A
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75070
Trent has experience working with adults, teens and adolescents age 10+ dealing with trauma, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, grief, men's issues, life adjustments, addiction, anger, and assertiveness.
As a first responder for over 26 years, Trent has had a front-row seat to witnessing the effects of the trauma and struggles that many people in the community face every day. He also experienced the mental and physical strain the career takes on those committed to the profession. As a counselor, he has transformed his unique experience to help others through therapy. Trent believes that therapy is about meeting the client where they are and working with individuals collaboratively in a non-judgmental space. It is about becoming self-aware and working hard to create the best version of yourself.
Trent has experience working with adults, teens and adolescents age 10+ dealing with trauma, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, grief, men's issues, life adjustments, addiction, anger, and assertiveness.
As a first responder for over 26 years, Trent has had a front-row seat to witnessing the effects of the trauma and struggles that many people in the community face every day. He also experienced the mental and physical strain the career takes on those committed to the profession. As a counselor, he has transformed his unique experience to help others through therapy. Trent believes that therapy is about meeting the client where they are and working with individuals collaboratively in a non-judgmental space. It is about becoming self-aware and working hard to create the best version of yourself.
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DeeDee Shoubaki
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75070 (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Delelah, but you can call me DeeDee. I have spent my career working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I enjoy working with those who struggle with anger, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, and trauma. My goal is to help others in creating their own sense of healthy emotional expression, improve communication skills, strengthen conflict management, and to empower clients to create the best version of themselves and build the life they want.
Hello, my name is Delelah, but you can call me DeeDee. I have spent my career working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I enjoy working with those who struggle with anger, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, and trauma. My goal is to help others in creating their own sense of healthy emotional expression, improve communication skills, strengthen conflict management, and to empower clients to create the best version of themselves and build the life they want.
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Scott D Altamirano
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75072 (Online Only)
Continuously evolving my practice, I provide services such as letter writing and partner consultations.
With over a decade of experience, I provide compassionate therapy with a touch of dark humor. I specialize in complex cases, including LGBT issues, trauma, domestic violence, addiction, porn addiction, avoidant attachment, and personality disorders like borderline and narcissism. My goal is to support you in confronting and resolving deep-rooted challenges once and for all.
Continuously evolving my practice, I provide services such as letter writing and partner consultations.
With over a decade of experience, I provide compassionate therapy with a touch of dark humor. I specialize in complex cases, including LGBT issues, trauma, domestic violence, addiction, porn addiction, avoidant attachment, and personality disorders like borderline and narcissism. My goal is to support you in confronting and resolving deep-rooted challenges once and for all.
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Darleen Lortz - Motivational Foundations Inc.
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CRC, CART, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75070
Are tired of where you are in life and want to get out of the rut you feel you are in? I work with adult individuals & couples from boundary setting to communication issues, relationship difficulties, trouble making decisions, stress management, coping skills, job issues and overall life situations. Having someone to help you reality check what has been getting in the way who is experienced & seasoned is essential. I bring to your sessions over 20 years of experience to help you through what has been holding you back.
Are tired of where you are in life and want to get out of the rut you feel you are in? I work with adult individuals & couples from boundary setting to communication issues, relationship difficulties, trouble making decisions, stress management, coping skills, job issues and overall life situations. Having someone to help you reality check what has been getting in the way who is experienced & seasoned is essential. I bring to your sessions over 20 years of experience to help you through what has been holding you back.
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I enjoy working with adults & couples- often interconnectedly.
I focus on working with adults, couples, and teens. We know that many of our challenges are often connected somehow. Problems can become entangled, which makes them really hard to manage and resolve. And when we take notice, we see how so many aspects and relationships in our lives are affected. I want to learn who you are, listen to your story, and understand what you need from this process. Gaining insight and learning effective skills can help you handle almost anything life throws at you. Getting started can seem hard, but always remember: Every wonderful journey begins with the first step.
I enjoy working with adults & couples- often interconnectedly.
I focus on working with adults, couples, and teens. We know that many of our challenges are often connected somehow. Problems can become entangled, which makes them really hard to manage and resolve. And when we take notice, we see how so many aspects and relationships in our lives are affected. I want to learn who you are, listen to your story, and understand what you need from this process. Gaining insight and learning effective skills can help you handle almost anything life throws at you. Getting started can seem hard, but always remember: Every wonderful journey begins with the first step.
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Scott Altamirano
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75072 (Online Only)
Continuously evolving my practice, I provide services such as letter writing and partner consultations.
With over a decade of experience, I provide compassionate therapy with a touch of dark humor. I specialize in complex cases, including LGBT issues, trauma, domestic violence, addiction, porn addiction, avoidant attachment, and personality disorders like borderline and narcissism. My goal is to support you in confronting and resolving deep-rooted challenges once and for all.
Continuously evolving my practice, I provide services such as letter writing and partner consultations.
With over a decade of experience, I provide compassionate therapy with a touch of dark humor. I specialize in complex cases, including LGBT issues, trauma, domestic violence, addiction, porn addiction, avoidant attachment, and personality disorders like borderline and narcissism. My goal is to support you in confronting and resolving deep-rooted challenges once and for all.
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Anna Doroshuk
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75070
There is always hope; in every situation, in every relationship, through every hardship. Each one of us is a lot more equipped to face, overcome and thrive through adversity than we realize. A great place to start on this journey of self-discovery is in therapy; a space that's safe emotionally, mentally and physically.
There is always hope; in every situation, in every relationship, through every hardship. Each one of us is a lot more equipped to face, overcome and thrive through adversity than we realize. A great place to start on this journey of self-discovery is in therapy; a space that's safe emotionally, mentally and physically.
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Therapy can be very helpful in addressing problems you may be having in your life. If you struggle with relationship problems, decision making, depression, anxiety, self esteem, impluse control, trauma, substance abuse, grief, addiction or life transitions; I can provide a neutral non-judgmental space to explore and resolve these issues. Many people believe they should be able to solve problems on their own and seek help often waiting until the situation has grown unmanageable. However, early interventions and proactive actions tend to lesson the impact of painful experiences, allowing you to move past problems more easily and quickly.
Therapy can be very helpful in addressing problems you may be having in your life. If you struggle with relationship problems, decision making, depression, anxiety, self esteem, impluse control, trauma, substance abuse, grief, addiction or life transitions; I can provide a neutral non-judgmental space to explore and resolve these issues. Many people believe they should be able to solve problems on their own and seek help often waiting until the situation has grown unmanageable. However, early interventions and proactive actions tend to lesson the impact of painful experiences, allowing you to move past problems more easily and quickly.
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Andrea K Erwin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75071
Right now, you feel like your relationship is in trouble.
While I may not understand an individual’s exact pain, I can empathize with the one who is suffering. I know how it feels to be alone during dark times and I don’t want anyone to feel that way. My goal is for my clients to experience support and acceptance. When you walk through the doors, I want you to feel less lonely and more empowered.
Right now, you feel like your relationship is in trouble.
While I may not understand an individual’s exact pain, I can empathize with the one who is suffering. I know how it feels to be alone during dark times and I don’t want anyone to feel that way. My goal is for my clients to experience support and acceptance. When you walk through the doors, I want you to feel less lonely and more empowered.
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I can help you work through relationship dynamics in your marriage, in your family and with your children.
Have you experienced a loss or major change in your life? Sometimes changes in our lives can bring about stress, anxiety, or feelings of doubt and hopelessness. I believe that we can overcome these feelings through finding meaning in our struggle and learning different coping skills to face new challenges. Together, we can face the struggle and I can help empower you with new coping skills and strategies to overcome obstacles.
I can help you work through relationship dynamics in your marriage, in your family and with your children.
Have you experienced a loss or major change in your life? Sometimes changes in our lives can bring about stress, anxiety, or feelings of doubt and hopelessness. I believe that we can overcome these feelings through finding meaning in our struggle and learning different coping skills to face new challenges. Together, we can face the struggle and I can help empower you with new coping skills and strategies to overcome obstacles.
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Dominguez Psychotherapy and Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75070
My name is Shanna Dominguez and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. You may be experiencing worry, fear, anxiety, depression, or a variety of other emotions. Good news, those emotions can be managed, I believe there are two experts in the room: You are the expert of your life and I am the clinical expert. I have had the privilege of working with adults, couples, and adolescents. I use a variety of techniques and theories to guide my work with you depending on what fits your needs. I specialize in CBT and DBT methods. As humans, we not only want to feel understood, but we want to understand ourselves & why we do the things we do
My name is Shanna Dominguez and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. You may be experiencing worry, fear, anxiety, depression, or a variety of other emotions. Good news, those emotions can be managed, I believe there are two experts in the room: You are the expert of your life and I am the clinical expert. I have had the privilege of working with adults, couples, and adolescents. I use a variety of techniques and theories to guide my work with you depending on what fits your needs. I specialize in CBT and DBT methods. As humans, we not only want to feel understood, but we want to understand ourselves & why we do the things we do
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Sharp Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75070
Sharp Wellness helps clients overcome life’s obstacles to achieve a healthier and happier relationship with themselves and the world around them.
We have multiple therapists accepting New Clients! Sharp Wellness works with high-functioning adults and adolescents ready to live their best lives. We see a wide variety of clients, but we specialize in Anxiety/ Stress Management, Depression/Sadness, Couples, Grief and Loss, Life Transitions, Millennials, Women's Issues, Parenting Stressors, and Self-Esteem.
Sharp Wellness helps clients overcome life’s obstacles to achieve a healthier and happier relationship with themselves and the world around them.
We have multiple therapists accepting New Clients! Sharp Wellness works with high-functioning adults and adolescents ready to live their best lives. We see a wide variety of clients, but we specialize in Anxiety/ Stress Management, Depression/Sadness, Couples, Grief and Loss, Life Transitions, Millennials, Women's Issues, Parenting Stressors, and Self-Esteem.
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Sharaya Gallozzi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75070 (Online Only)
I have a passion working with individuals and couples reach their full potential, no matter the difficult circumstances they may face in their lives. I focus on providing every client with a nonjudgmental and safe therapeutic environment where they can exercise their right to always be their authentic selves.
I have a passion working with individuals and couples reach their full potential, no matter the difficult circumstances they may face in their lives. I focus on providing every client with a nonjudgmental and safe therapeutic environment where they can exercise their right to always be their authentic selves.
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Chris Olson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75070
“It’s okay if you fall apart sometimes. Tacos fall apart and we still love them.” At any given point, we are all doing the best we can to survive using what we know. My name is Chris Olson, and I specialize in working with clients who have experienced trauma, anxiety, depression, and aggression, and focus on rebuilding identity, trust, self-awareness, and self-esteem. I work with teens, adults, couples, and families.
“It’s okay if you fall apart sometimes. Tacos fall apart and we still love them.” At any given point, we are all doing the best we can to survive using what we know. My name is Chris Olson, and I specialize in working with clients who have experienced trauma, anxiety, depression, and aggression, and focus on rebuilding identity, trust, self-awareness, and self-esteem. I work with teens, adults, couples, and families.
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Life has its ups and downs and sometimes talking with someone else can provide a new outlook and comfort. I believe that through the therapeutic relationship individuals can receive the support they need to help them through the up and down moments of life. I focus on what each individual client needs and desires to change in the therapeutic setting. I work from a primarily Cognitive-Behavioral perspective, focusing on the link between our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors as it pertains to current symptoms and behavioral presentation. Therapy is a personal and individual journey, but I believe the journey does not have to occur alone.
Life has its ups and downs and sometimes talking with someone else can provide a new outlook and comfort. I believe that through the therapeutic relationship individuals can receive the support they need to help them through the up and down moments of life. I focus on what each individual client needs and desires to change in the therapeutic setting. I work from a primarily Cognitive-Behavioral perspective, focusing on the link between our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors as it pertains to current symptoms and behavioral presentation. Therapy is a personal and individual journey, but I believe the journey does not have to occur alone.
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Meredith Kriz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MDiv, LPC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75070
No matter what your struggles may be, my goal is to meet you where you are, help identify your strengths and build on those as we work toward the change you desire. My clients feel heard, and they are equipped with tools to find balance in their daily lives. Whether people come because they are depressed or overwhelmed with anxiety, their marriage is in trouble or they want to strengthen a strong relationship, my goal is the same: we manage immediate challenges while developing a plan to confront the deeper issues that prevent them from leading a balanced life.
No matter what your struggles may be, my goal is to meet you where you are, help identify your strengths and build on those as we work toward the change you desire. My clients feel heard, and they are equipped with tools to find balance in their daily lives. Whether people come because they are depressed or overwhelmed with anxiety, their marriage is in trouble or they want to strengthen a strong relationship, my goal is the same: we manage immediate challenges while developing a plan to confront the deeper issues that prevent them from leading a balanced life.
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Nicole Tatum, CHART Counseling Services PLLC
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75070
Are you ready to face your fears, depression, relationship issues, and anxiety? For the price of fast-food you can invest in feeding your mental health & regain power, strength and life you deserve! Refill your cup and, in most cases, see it run over with laughter, joy, and a sense of peace. You have options, let me be one of them. At CHART, our mission is Changing Hearts And Restoring Trust. Having a fullness of life is within your grasp. If you are having a hard time finding Medicaid/Medicare providers, are uninsured, or looking for a low cost alternative to paying high deductibles this option can be a great benefit for you!
Are you ready to face your fears, depression, relationship issues, and anxiety? For the price of fast-food you can invest in feeding your mental health & regain power, strength and life you deserve! Refill your cup and, in most cases, see it run over with laughter, joy, and a sense of peace. You have options, let me be one of them. At CHART, our mission is Changing Hearts And Restoring Trust. Having a fullness of life is within your grasp. If you are having a hard time finding Medicaid/Medicare providers, are uninsured, or looking for a low cost alternative to paying high deductibles this option can be a great benefit for you!
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Laurie Todd
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75071
The therapeutic relationship with clients is my top priority.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor in the state of Texas. I graduated with a MS in Counseling from Southern Methodist University. Throughout my career I have had experience in working with clients who have depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, dissociative identity disorder, schizoaffective disorder, gender/identity struggles, life adjustment stressors, grief, phobias, and PTSD/trauma. I am trained to treat clients with PTSD and trauma through Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM).
The therapeutic relationship with clients is my top priority.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor in the state of Texas. I graduated with a MS in Counseling from Southern Methodist University. Throughout my career I have had experience in working with clients who have depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, dissociative identity disorder, schizoaffective disorder, gender/identity struggles, life adjustment stressors, grief, phobias, and PTSD/trauma. I am trained to treat clients with PTSD and trauma through Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM).
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Jeana C Pullen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75071
You are taking a huge step by looking for help...congratulations! Therapy consists of learning new ways of communicating, thinking and feeling in order to bring about peace and happiness. It is my job give you the best chance at a new way of living through our counseling sessions. No head games! I am kind, caring and accepting. Safety in the relationship is imperative! I want you to be comfortable while dealing with potentially uncomfortable feelings. I am there to walk with you in this journey.
You are taking a huge step by looking for help...congratulations! Therapy consists of learning new ways of communicating, thinking and feeling in order to bring about peace and happiness. It is my job give you the best chance at a new way of living through our counseling sessions. No head games! I am kind, caring and accepting. Safety in the relationship is imperative! I want you to be comfortable while dealing with potentially uncomfortable feelings. I am there to walk with you in this journey.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.