Marriage Counseling Therapists in McKinney, TX
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Blaine Stephens is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Nationally Certified Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist (LPC, NCC, MFT) with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. He is passionate about helping individuals, families, and couples realize their full potential and live more fulfilled lives. Blaine specializes in marital therapy, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, and ADHD.
Blaine Stephens is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Nationally Certified Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist (LPC, NCC, MFT) with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. He is passionate about helping individuals, families, and couples realize their full potential and live more fulfilled lives. Blaine specializes in marital therapy, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, and ADHD.
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Marvin Dale Schick
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75069
Marital conflict, marital strengthening, premarital, and relationship repair are areas of strength in my practice.
Clients who would be free from hopelessness in relationships, or individuals looking for real change regarding self-worth, anxiety, depression issues. Special experience with marital couples and premarital couples-addressing crises or desiring to strengthen their relationship and find real joy in each other. Success working with adolescents who need non-parental guidance solving developmental problems and serious life questions, including single sexuality and sexual identity. Sex therapy offered as Penner Protocol as appropriate. I treat clients' unprocessed trauma with EMDR protocol. Compulsive behaviors treated with DeTur.
Marital conflict, marital strengthening, premarital, and relationship repair are areas of strength in my practice.
Clients who would be free from hopelessness in relationships, or individuals looking for real change regarding self-worth, anxiety, depression issues. Special experience with marital couples and premarital couples-addressing crises or desiring to strengthen their relationship and find real joy in each other. Success working with adolescents who need non-parental guidance solving developmental problems and serious life questions, including single sexuality and sexual identity. Sex therapy offered as Penner Protocol as appropriate. I treat clients' unprocessed trauma with EMDR protocol. Compulsive behaviors treated with DeTur.
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I work with children as young as 3, teens, adults, couples, and families. I hope to help you work through any issues related to depression, anxiety, and even relationship concerns in premarital and marriage counseling. I have also worked in crisis counseling and shelters, as a crisis counseling and trauma informed trained professional. Working with youth that have lived through trauma, I have extensive knowledge and skill helping adolescents work through issues such as depression, anxiety, school stress, self esteem, self harm, and bullying.
I work with children as young as 3, teens, adults, couples, and families. I hope to help you work through any issues related to depression, anxiety, and even relationship concerns in premarital and marriage counseling. I have also worked in crisis counseling and shelters, as a crisis counseling and trauma informed trained professional. Working with youth that have lived through trauma, I have extensive knowledge and skill helping adolescents work through issues such as depression, anxiety, school stress, self esteem, self harm, and bullying.
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Dr. Charette Dersch
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75072 (Online Only)
I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist specializing in individual, couples, and family psychotherapy.
I provide a safe and caring environment for individuals, couples and families to address a variety of personal and relationship issues. I have great respect for the inner resources of my clients and work in a collaborative way to assist them in the process of discovering solutions. My treatment approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients resolve current problems and long-standing patterns.
I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist specializing in individual, couples, and family psychotherapy.
I provide a safe and caring environment for individuals, couples and families to address a variety of personal and relationship issues. I have great respect for the inner resources of my clients and work in a collaborative way to assist them in the process of discovering solutions. My treatment approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients resolve current problems and long-standing patterns.
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Are you feeling hopeless, or desperate, struggling in your relationship and feeling disconnected? Do you need a safe space to navigate through a relational or personal issue? Are you reliving a traumatic or painful period of life? Is anxiety or depression weighing you down? Then I am glad you are here! As a veteran with experience serving as a Chaplain Assistant in the Army, college advising, marriage coaching, and case management in a local mental health facility, I have professional and life experience for over 15 years supporting others.
Are you feeling hopeless, or desperate, struggling in your relationship and feeling disconnected? Do you need a safe space to navigate through a relational or personal issue? Are you reliving a traumatic or painful period of life? Is anxiety or depression weighing you down? Then I am glad you are here! As a veteran with experience serving as a Chaplain Assistant in the Army, college advising, marriage coaching, and case management in a local mental health facility, I have professional and life experience for over 15 years supporting others.
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Katrina Brown
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75070 (Online Only)
When I speak to people facing transitions, they are often devastated, confused and stuck. A safe space to feel heard, encouraged, and validated is enough to begin a new journey. My name is Katrina Brown, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with sixteen years of experience. My specialties include working with individuals, couples, and families dealing with divorce/separation, blended families, and absent parents.
When I speak to people facing transitions, they are often devastated, confused and stuck. A safe space to feel heard, encouraged, and validated is enough to begin a new journey. My name is Katrina Brown, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with sixteen years of experience. My specialties include working with individuals, couples, and families dealing with divorce/separation, blended families, and absent parents.
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Janice Caudill
Psychologist, PhD, CSAT-S, CCPS-S, SEP, IAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75070
Is pornography, sexual compulsivity, or infidelity destroying your marriage? Feeling hurt, angry, betrayed? Want things to change but not sure how? You might try to deny that there really is a problem, but the worries that wake you in the middle of the night tell a different story. If you're tired of fighting the same battles and no longer believe the promises that next time will be different, the task ahead of you may seem overwhelming - but hope and help are available.
Is pornography, sexual compulsivity, or infidelity destroying your marriage? Feeling hurt, angry, betrayed? Want things to change but not sure how? You might try to deny that there really is a problem, but the worries that wake you in the middle of the night tell a different story. If you're tired of fighting the same battles and no longer believe the promises that next time will be different, the task ahead of you may seem overwhelming - but hope and help are available.
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Treatment interests & experiences with adolescents & adults include the following areas: Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), faith-based counseling, marriage, premarital, veteran/military/military families, ADHD, eating disorders, phobias, trauma, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), chronic pain, first responders, PTSD, anxiety, & depression.
Want to feel better without talking about things for months of therapy? I use Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) for rapid healing and improvement of struggles in life. I use additional therapeutic approaches when helping clients, and intake assessment includes thorough review of physical, mental, spiritual and relational issues. I can help you with the challenges you are facing by tapping into your resources and supports. I also offer Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy through Journey Clinical. Please contact me for the next steps for scheduling with me.
Treatment interests & experiences with adolescents & adults include the following areas: Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), faith-based counseling, marriage, premarital, veteran/military/military families, ADHD, eating disorders, phobias, trauma, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), chronic pain, first responders, PTSD, anxiety, & depression.
Want to feel better without talking about things for months of therapy? I use Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) for rapid healing and improvement of struggles in life. I use additional therapeutic approaches when helping clients, and intake assessment includes thorough review of physical, mental, spiritual and relational issues. I can help you with the challenges you are facing by tapping into your resources and supports. I also offer Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy through Journey Clinical. Please contact me for the next steps for scheduling with me.
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Tamolyn 'tammy' Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75070
Women's Counseling,Men's Counseling, Teen/Adolescent Counseling, Marriage Counseling, Family Counseling, Short Term Parenting Training, Behavior Modification, Low self esteem, Depression issues, Cognitive Behavioral Counseling, Anxiety issues, Anger Management, Stress management.
Hello my name is Tamolyn “Tammy” Williams, MA, LPC, NCC with Start Your Growth Counseling. My passion is to empower every client with the skills and mindset in order to overcome challenges presented in everyday life struggles. My goal with each client is to focus on building a healthy sense of self-esteem through my modality of counseling. I believe that it is imperative to encourage adults and adolescents to live in a way that brings individual inner peace and joy. I am known for a warm, relaxed, and comfortable approach to counseling. I look forward to going on this journey to empower and healing with you!
Women's Counseling,Men's Counseling, Teen/Adolescent Counseling, Marriage Counseling, Family Counseling, Short Term Parenting Training, Behavior Modification, Low self esteem, Depression issues, Cognitive Behavioral Counseling, Anxiety issues, Anger Management, Stress management.
Hello my name is Tamolyn “Tammy” Williams, MA, LPC, NCC with Start Your Growth Counseling. My passion is to empower every client with the skills and mindset in order to overcome challenges presented in everyday life struggles. My goal with each client is to focus on building a healthy sense of self-esteem through my modality of counseling. I believe that it is imperative to encourage adults and adolescents to live in a way that brings individual inner peace and joy. I am known for a warm, relaxed, and comfortable approach to counseling. I look forward to going on this journey to empower and healing with you!
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I also focus on childhood disorders, teen issues, marital conflict, infidelity, and sex addiction.
As a clinical psychologist, I look forward to joining you on your journey to optimum communication within relationships, grieving losses, and the expression of deep emotions. By exploring triggers to behaviors such as sexual acting out, pornography use, and looking at issues like anxiety, PTSD, or low self-esteem you can learn skills to manage, if not overcome, unwanted behaviors that bring about damaging results. Ive worked with patients of all ages, but find great joy working with children, teens, couples, and individuals who desire to make a positive change in their lives. Spiritual issues related to church conflict also welcome
I also focus on childhood disorders, teen issues, marital conflict, infidelity, and sex addiction.
As a clinical psychologist, I look forward to joining you on your journey to optimum communication within relationships, grieving losses, and the expression of deep emotions. By exploring triggers to behaviors such as sexual acting out, pornography use, and looking at issues like anxiety, PTSD, or low self-esteem you can learn skills to manage, if not overcome, unwanted behaviors that bring about damaging results. Ive worked with patients of all ages, but find great joy working with children, teens, couples, and individuals who desire to make a positive change in their lives. Spiritual issues related to church conflict also welcome
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Dr. Amir Abbassi, New Horizons Center for Healing
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75069
Dr. Abbassi is an expert in couple's communication and sexual issues. He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist(LMFT), Certified Sex Therapist by American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and approved Supervisor of LPC and LMFT. He works with individual (children and Adults) in the area of depression, anxiety and general life difficulties. Dr. Abbassi has been in private practice for over 26 years. As a full Professor at local Institute of Higher Education, Dr. Abbassi teaches and provides supervision to Counseling Interns for both LPC & LMFT boards.
Dr. Abbassi is an expert in couple's communication and sexual issues. He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist(LMFT), Certified Sex Therapist by American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and approved Supervisor of LPC and LMFT. He works with individual (children and Adults) in the area of depression, anxiety and general life difficulties. Dr. Abbassi has been in private practice for over 26 years. As a full Professor at local Institute of Higher Education, Dr. Abbassi teaches and provides supervision to Counseling Interns for both LPC & LMFT boards.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75070 (Online Only)
mixed faith marriage).
I help LDS/LDS adjacent individuals and couples work through issues relating to burnout, faith journeys, relationships, sexuality, and parenting. My clients are responsible people (maybe too responsible!) who are looking for relief and balance. I work with people who are exhausted by trying to figure out how to continue on with all of life's demands, but also make room to care for themselves and heal. The folks I work with want to find a way to live by their values while making changes that help life not feel like such a slog. Beyond talking, I help clients experience themselves and their situations in a whole new way.
mixed faith marriage).
I help LDS/LDS adjacent individuals and couples work through issues relating to burnout, faith journeys, relationships, sexuality, and parenting. My clients are responsible people (maybe too responsible!) who are looking for relief and balance. I work with people who are exhausted by trying to figure out how to continue on with all of life's demands, but also make room to care for themselves and heal. The folks I work with want to find a way to live by their values while making changes that help life not feel like such a slog. Beyond talking, I help clients experience themselves and their situations in a whole new way.
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I have a general practice focusing on clients with life’s adjustment, marriage & family issues, conditions unique to childhood & adolescence, coping with disabilities, trauma recovery, crisis intervention, stress management, and conflict resolution. I primarily approach counseling from a CBT perspective, however, I integrate theoretical approaches (including solution-focused, strengths-based and biblical principles), to better understand aspects of the clients’ problems for effectual treatment. I serve clients from ages 5 through adulthood regardless of their race, nationality, religion, gender, disability or sexual orientation.
I have a general practice focusing on clients with life’s adjustment, marriage & family issues, conditions unique to childhood & adolescence, coping with disabilities, trauma recovery, crisis intervention, stress management, and conflict resolution. I primarily approach counseling from a CBT perspective, however, I integrate theoretical approaches (including solution-focused, strengths-based and biblical principles), to better understand aspects of the clients’ problems for effectual treatment. I serve clients from ages 5 through adulthood regardless of their race, nationality, religion, gender, disability or sexual orientation.
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JoDana M. Varilek
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LSSW, LCWS
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75070
I have a passion for working with others to improve their quality of life. I have spent over twenty years working with children of all ages, adolescents and adults, whom have had emotional, behavioral, medical and learning challenges. I have experience providing family and marital counseling. My experience also includes working with individuals whom have dual diagnosis using different forms of psychotherapy. I meet my clients where they are to partner with them in making a positive impact in their lives. I choose to live my life by the words of Mahatma Gandhi “You must be the Change you wish to see in the World".
I have a passion for working with others to improve their quality of life. I have spent over twenty years working with children of all ages, adolescents and adults, whom have had emotional, behavioral, medical and learning challenges. I have experience providing family and marital counseling. My experience also includes working with individuals whom have dual diagnosis using different forms of psychotherapy. I meet my clients where they are to partner with them in making a positive impact in their lives. I choose to live my life by the words of Mahatma Gandhi “You must be the Change you wish to see in the World".
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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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Ed Millard
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75070 (Online Only)
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and have over 14 years of experience in working with men struggling with sexual addictions.
I specialize in working with men around areas of sexual brokenness. I seek to help men change how sexual issues such as pornography, masturbation, anonymous sexual partners and impulse control affect their lives. My ideal client is a man who is struggling sexually, who feels like there is no hope. He thinks that if people really knew what he had done, he would lose the people closest to him. His guilt and shame constantly hound him, and he feels like the cycle of addiction can't be broken. He is looking for hope and a safe place to talk through his problems.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and have over 14 years of experience in working with men struggling with sexual addictions.
I specialize in working with men around areas of sexual brokenness. I seek to help men change how sexual issues such as pornography, masturbation, anonymous sexual partners and impulse control affect their lives. My ideal client is a man who is struggling sexually, who feels like there is no hope. He thinks that if people really knew what he had done, he would lose the people closest to him. His guilt and shame constantly hound him, and he feels like the cycle of addiction can't be broken. He is looking for hope and a safe place to talk through his problems.
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Loren Gibson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFTS, LPCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75070
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and a licensed professional counselor. I have over 10 years experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families suffering from various issues including depression, anxiety, anger, communication issues, conflict resolution, divorce, couples issues, parenting struggles, trauma including sexual abuse, and life's many transitions. WIth my specific training in family systems, my focus is on how our relationships with others impact us daily.I am also a certified facilitator of PREPARE-ENRICH Marital Assessment which has been shown to increase your chances of marital success for marital and premarital couples.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and a licensed professional counselor. I have over 10 years experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families suffering from various issues including depression, anxiety, anger, communication issues, conflict resolution, divorce, couples issues, parenting struggles, trauma including sexual abuse, and life's many transitions. WIth my specific training in family systems, my focus is on how our relationships with others impact us daily.I am also a certified facilitator of PREPARE-ENRICH Marital Assessment which has been shown to increase your chances of marital success for marital and premarital couples.
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Pettit Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75071
I work with marital conflict, infidelity, betrayal trauma, sexuality, relationship problems, toxic relationships, and areas relating to life transitions such as premarital counseling and blending families.
Accepting new clients in-person and online! Specializing in couples experiencing infidelity, betrayal trauma, and sexual issues. I work to create a supportive, non-judgmental environment to enhance communication and reduce conflict. I aim to help you develop intentional strategies to work through your challenges and meet your needs. I view mistakes as an opportunity to grow and believe you can find your path to healing. No matter how complex or long-standing the roadblocks are, I am confident we can repair, rebuild and restore.
I work with marital conflict, infidelity, betrayal trauma, sexuality, relationship problems, toxic relationships, and areas relating to life transitions such as premarital counseling and blending families.
Accepting new clients in-person and online! Specializing in couples experiencing infidelity, betrayal trauma, and sexual issues. I work to create a supportive, non-judgmental environment to enhance communication and reduce conflict. I aim to help you develop intentional strategies to work through your challenges and meet your needs. I view mistakes as an opportunity to grow and believe you can find your path to healing. No matter how complex or long-standing the roadblocks are, I am confident we can repair, rebuild and restore.
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Leslie Kensler
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75072 (Online Only)
Welcome - Welcome to Mindful Connections and Wellness! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the states of Texas and Iowa. Are you looking to discover who you are? Are you at a crossroads on your path? Are you wanting to be more centered and more present? Do you want to narrate your own story? Are you searching for clarity, truth, health and wellness? Come ..... let's take this journey together. My practice is 100% remote (virtual practice) for the states of Texas, Iowa and South Carolina. I welcome all humans 21+.
Welcome - Welcome to Mindful Connections and Wellness! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the states of Texas and Iowa. Are you looking to discover who you are? Are you at a crossroads on your path? Are you wanting to be more centered and more present? Do you want to narrate your own story? Are you searching for clarity, truth, health and wellness? Come ..... let's take this journey together. My practice is 100% remote (virtual practice) for the states of Texas, Iowa and South Carolina. I welcome all humans 21+.
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Jo Ann Travis Evans
Marriage & Family Therapist, MMFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75070
I believe everyone has exactly the tools they need to achieve their relationship goals whether it is addressing their 'inner critic', building a stronger relationship with their children or navigating changes in their marriage.
Accepting New Clients! - Our quality of life is directly linked to the healthiness of our relationships with ourselves, spouse, family, friends and co workers. I believe human beings are born with an innate need to be in relationship with one another and, for some, experiencing safe, connected, and intimate relationships can be a challenge. The purpose of psychotherapy is to support clients in a collaborative way to help remove barriers and roadblocks that may prevent them from living the life they envision. Ultimately, every person wants to be loved, to be heard, to be understood, leading to a more satisfying and meaningful life.
I believe everyone has exactly the tools they need to achieve their relationship goals whether it is addressing their 'inner critic', building a stronger relationship with their children or navigating changes in their marriage.
Accepting New Clients! - Our quality of life is directly linked to the healthiness of our relationships with ourselves, spouse, family, friends and co workers. I believe human beings are born with an innate need to be in relationship with one another and, for some, experiencing safe, connected, and intimate relationships can be a challenge. The purpose of psychotherapy is to support clients in a collaborative way to help remove barriers and roadblocks that may prevent them from living the life they envision. Ultimately, every person wants to be loved, to be heard, to be understood, leading to a more satisfying and meaningful life.
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Marriage Counseling Therapists
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.
How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.
Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.
Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.