Couples Counseling Therapists in Dallas, TX
![Photo of Katie Sardone, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/43f1d6b9-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Dr. Katie Sardone is a Licensed Psychologist and the founder of Behavioral Health Dallas, PLLC. Dr. Sardone specializes in working with individuals and couples. She is a faculty member at UT Southwestern Medical Center and a trustee on the Dallas Psychological Association board. Dr. Sardone enjoys working with individuals across the lifespan coping with a variety of medical and mental health conditions (e.g., fertility issues, perinatal mood disorders, anxiety, depression and life transition). Dr. Sardone uses a supportive, evidence-based and collaborative style when treating patients. She values an interdisciplinary approach and will therefore often collaborate with physicians and specialists to provide comprehensive care.
Dr. Katie Sardone is a Licensed Psychologist and the founder of Behavioral Health Dallas, PLLC. Dr. Sardone specializes in working with individuals and couples. She is a faculty member at UT Southwestern Medical Center and a trustee on the Dallas Psychological Association board. Dr. Sardone enjoys working with individuals across the lifespan coping with a variety of medical and mental health conditions (e.g., fertility issues, perinatal mood disorders, anxiety, depression and life transition). Dr. Sardone uses a supportive, evidence-based and collaborative style when treating patients. She values an interdisciplinary approach and will therefore often collaborate with physicians and specialists to provide comprehensive care.
![Photo of Dayna L Fuchs, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3dae6d4f-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
I have 25 years of experience working with adults and adolescents. Finding the right therapist is a challenging and courageous endeavor which is why I personally speak with you before we meet. I want you to feel heard, understood, and feel certain we are a good fit. I want to partner with you to help you achieve your goals so that your quality of life and sense of wellbeing is dramatically enhanced. Therapy with me is collaborative, interactive, and goal directed. Solutions are within reach, and lasting, positive change can become your reality.
I have 25 years of experience working with adults and adolescents. Finding the right therapist is a challenging and courageous endeavor which is why I personally speak with you before we meet. I want you to feel heard, understood, and feel certain we are a good fit. I want to partner with you to help you achieve your goals so that your quality of life and sense of wellbeing is dramatically enhanced. Therapy with me is collaborative, interactive, and goal directed. Solutions are within reach, and lasting, positive change can become your reality.
![Photo of Meera Rao-Bette, MS, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/9cc7fa7e-a63a-470d-9169-5f862c499d50/3/320x400.jpeg)
Meera Rao-Bette
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75287 (Online Only)
For those clients experiencing relationship problems or work-related problems, I focus on helping them acquire communication skills and conflict resolution skills to improve their interaction with others.
I am passionate about helping people who are struggling with difficult personal situations. Assisting clients to regain their confidence, supporting them through trying circumstances or helping to heal their relationships is what gives me great satisfaction. I understand cross-cultural and acculturation situations faced by immigrants and consequently, I am sensitive to the subtleties of clients’ religious, social and cultural background and needs. I work with individuals, couples and families to bring about change that will help them cope with the condition that is hampering their ability to function at an optimal level.
For those clients experiencing relationship problems or work-related problems, I focus on helping them acquire communication skills and conflict resolution skills to improve their interaction with others.
I am passionate about helping people who are struggling with difficult personal situations. Assisting clients to regain their confidence, supporting them through trying circumstances or helping to heal their relationships is what gives me great satisfaction. I understand cross-cultural and acculturation situations faced by immigrants and consequently, I am sensitive to the subtleties of clients’ religious, social and cultural background and needs. I work with individuals, couples and families to bring about change that will help them cope with the condition that is hampering their ability to function at an optimal level.
Dr. Priscilla Rogers-Fahy, is a Licensed Psychologist who provides individual and couples’ therapy to adults and adolescents in both Spanish and English. Dr. Rogers-Fahy is passionate about working with people from diverse backgrounds whose physical health may be impacting their mental and emotional wellbeing. She uses a collaborative, supportive, evidence-based treatment approach when working with patients. Dr. Rogers-Fahy will often collaborate with physicians, psychiatrists, and specialists to provide comprehensive care when necessary.
Dr. Priscilla Rogers-Fahy, is a Licensed Psychologist who provides individual and couples’ therapy to adults and adolescents in both Spanish and English. Dr. Rogers-Fahy is passionate about working with people from diverse backgrounds whose physical health may be impacting their mental and emotional wellbeing. She uses a collaborative, supportive, evidence-based treatment approach when working with patients. Dr. Rogers-Fahy will often collaborate with physicians, psychiatrists, and specialists to provide comprehensive care when necessary.
![Photo of Lara Ann Proctor, MS, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/891ea4c1-e4d4-4427-aac1-0b55df9f1d95/2/320x400.jpeg)
Lara Ann Proctor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75243
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been practicing since 2012 in Dallas. I have worked with children, adolescents and adults; couples and families on a variety of issues such as grief, anxiety, depression, and coping skills. I strive to develop an environment where my clients feel free to express their thoughts, feelings, desires and goals in a warm, trusting, non-judgmental relationship. I will work with you to help you learn about yourself so that you can make lifelong changes in order to have a more fulfilling and happier life.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been practicing since 2012 in Dallas. I have worked with children, adolescents and adults; couples and families on a variety of issues such as grief, anxiety, depression, and coping skills. I strive to develop an environment where my clients feel free to express their thoughts, feelings, desires and goals in a warm, trusting, non-judgmental relationship. I will work with you to help you learn about yourself so that you can make lifelong changes in order to have a more fulfilling and happier life.
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I specialize in treating adults, couples, and families.
My clients would describe me as easy to talk to, a great listener, honest, and informed. I find great value in creating a foundation of trust and comfortability so my clients can work to meet their therapeutic goals. Counseling is most effective when the client feels accepted and believes the therapist genuinely cares about the topics discussed during session. It is a privilege to be a part of one's journey to improve, change, or maintain aspects in their life. I truly care about each of my client's health and well-being.
I specialize in treating adults, couples, and families.
My clients would describe me as easy to talk to, a great listener, honest, and informed. I find great value in creating a foundation of trust and comfortability so my clients can work to meet their therapeutic goals. Counseling is most effective when the client feels accepted and believes the therapist genuinely cares about the topics discussed during session. It is a privilege to be a part of one's journey to improve, change, or maintain aspects in their life. I truly care about each of my client's health and well-being.
![Photo of Lark Jordan, MA, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b85b2374-746a-4b86-863c-137dbd52dab8/1/320x400.png)
I specialize in treating adults and adolescents facing challenges related to anxiety, depression, life transitions, boundary setting, and grief and loss. I aim to help you develop skills that improve your self-worth and self-confidence so that you can navigate life's ups and downs with resilience. I also have experience working with families and providing relationship counseling, recognizing the importance of healthy connections.
I specialize in treating adults and adolescents facing challenges related to anxiety, depression, life transitions, boundary setting, and grief and loss. I aim to help you develop skills that improve your self-worth and self-confidence so that you can navigate life's ups and downs with resilience. I also have experience working with families and providing relationship counseling, recognizing the importance of healthy connections.
![Photo of Sonya Nance Rodriguez, PhD, LMFT-S, Nature, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ad9181ff-8815-47c9-891b-0a473900f63d/1/320x400.jpeg)
Sonya Nance Rodriguez
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT-S, Nature
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75219
I work with families, couples, and individuals in various settings, including parks, trails, the shoreline, wilderness, and on adventure travel.
Is change on your horizon, or have you recently walked through fire? Are you grieving and in need of a place to let it go or celebrate it? Let's go play outside!
I work with families, couples, and individuals in various settings, including parks, trails, the shoreline, wilderness, and on adventure travel.
Is change on your horizon, or have you recently walked through fire? Are you grieving and in need of a place to let it go or celebrate it? Let's go play outside!
![Photo of Tiara Lipps, JD, MA, LMFT-A, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e7937ec5-4d3a-4b00-834e-ef189df79e90/1/320x400.jpeg)
Tiara Lipps
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, JD, MA, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75219
I love working with couples, specifically working with them to understand their relationship dynamics and helping the individuals in a couple to better understand themselves and relate to each other more lovingly, respectfully and graciously. I want to support you and walk with you to create a thriving relationship. I have experience working with couples for premarital counseling, communication problems, infidelity, parenting and blended family issues. I also work with adults facing life or career transitions or experiencing anxiety.
I love working with couples, specifically working with them to understand their relationship dynamics and helping the individuals in a couple to better understand themselves and relate to each other more lovingly, respectfully and graciously. I want to support you and walk with you to create a thriving relationship. I have experience working with couples for premarital counseling, communication problems, infidelity, parenting and blended family issues. I also work with adults facing life or career transitions or experiencing anxiety.
![Photo of Luce O'Steen, MSMFT, LMFT-A, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/7b4acd2e-dd74-4f0d-be2d-6ebb5344f45c/2/320x400.jpeg)
Luce O'Steen
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MSMFT, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75219 (Online Only)
This means I am uniquely equipped to help couples/polycules get to the root of their conflicts; even when I am working with an individual I see their problems and solutions through a relational lens!.
I’m fucking tired, too – of all of it – but nothing is going to change until we dig deep into the roots of how we got here. We must reckon with our personal and collective past if we’re going to have any real hope of a future worth living in. Healing is like vomiting – the only way to feel better is to get it out. I will be like that friend who holds your hair back as you release whatever’s ailing you. This is a collective effort that we all must hold ourselves accountable to… just come find me when you’re ready to hug the toilet.
This means I am uniquely equipped to help couples/polycules get to the root of their conflicts; even when I am working with an individual I see their problems and solutions through a relational lens!.
I’m fucking tired, too – of all of it – but nothing is going to change until we dig deep into the roots of how we got here. We must reckon with our personal and collective past if we’re going to have any real hope of a future worth living in. Healing is like vomiting – the only way to feel better is to get it out. I will be like that friend who holds your hair back as you release whatever’s ailing you. This is a collective effort that we all must hold ourselves accountable to… just come find me when you’re ready to hug the toilet.
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Blake Lever specializes in helping clients overcome self-sabotage and complex trauma. He primarily works with individuals and couples aspiring to “break the cycle” of unhelpful family patterns and heal from childhood adversity. Blake helps clients feeling lost or lonely cultivate authenticity and connection, and guides clients striving to be their best selves across various roles and relationships, whether social, romantic, familial, or professional. Blake’s approach to therapy is trauma-informed, mindfulness-based, experiential, and holistic.
Blake Lever specializes in helping clients overcome self-sabotage and complex trauma. He primarily works with individuals and couples aspiring to “break the cycle” of unhelpful family patterns and heal from childhood adversity. Blake helps clients feeling lost or lonely cultivate authenticity and connection, and guides clients striving to be their best selves across various roles and relationships, whether social, romantic, familial, or professional. Blake’s approach to therapy is trauma-informed, mindfulness-based, experiential, and holistic.
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![Photo of Nikita Tate-Casanova, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/cbc65f73-d6b0-4097-8bc6-0294c95b8b77/2/320x400.jpeg)
Welcome. I am Dr. Nikita Tate-Casanova, Ph.D. and a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) working with individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan. I am committed to caring for the whole individual and family including spiritual, emotional, and physical health in ways that are suited to each individual. I work with clients struggling with past and present trauma, anxiety, depression, spiritual concerns, couple conflict, mood disorders, cultural and ethnic issues, blended family issues, grief and end-of-life issues, phobias, and OCD.
Welcome. I am Dr. Nikita Tate-Casanova, Ph.D. and a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) working with individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan. I am committed to caring for the whole individual and family including spiritual, emotional, and physical health in ways that are suited to each individual. I work with clients struggling with past and present trauma, anxiety, depression, spiritual concerns, couple conflict, mood disorders, cultural and ethnic issues, blended family issues, grief and end-of-life issues, phobias, and OCD.
![Photo of Jonathan Pruitt, LPC, LCDC, NCC, EMDR, CSAT-C, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d083eb4a-cb47-4059-88e7-b96aee81e4cd/1/320x400.jpeg)
Jonathan Pruitt
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC, NCC, EMDR, CSAT-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75252
My passion lies in empowering clients to overcome obstacles and realize their full potential, whether addressing addiction, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and/or trauma, I provide a safe and nonjudgmental space for exploration and transformation. Through individual and group therapy modalities, I strive to foster resilience, self-awareness, and meaningful connections, guiding each individual towards a life of fulfillment and well-being.
My passion lies in empowering clients to overcome obstacles and realize their full potential, whether addressing addiction, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and/or trauma, I provide a safe and nonjudgmental space for exploration and transformation. Through individual and group therapy modalities, I strive to foster resilience, self-awareness, and meaningful connections, guiding each individual towards a life of fulfillment and well-being.
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Hannah L. Zeller: Anxiety And Trauma Recovery Counselor
LPC Associate, MA, LPC-A
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75230
So here, in the therapeutic relationship, I offer to meet you with kindness and compassion, never ceasing to be curious about the person you are becoming.
My clients are those who are hungry for relief from uncertainty, shame, and worry. They are seeking to be happier, better, more fulfilled. In therapy sessions, you will be met with curiosity, acceptance, and reflection when you speak of the things weighing on you. Together we foster consciousness around personal patterns, and in so doing we upend maladaptive anxiety and depression.
So here, in the therapeutic relationship, I offer to meet you with kindness and compassion, never ceasing to be curious about the person you are becoming.
My clients are those who are hungry for relief from uncertainty, shame, and worry. They are seeking to be happier, better, more fulfilled. In therapy sessions, you will be met with curiosity, acceptance, and reflection when you speak of the things weighing on you. Together we foster consciousness around personal patterns, and in so doing we upend maladaptive anxiety and depression.
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Michelle Lewis
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75201 (Online Only)
I have experience working with individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, panic attacks, low self-esteem, grief, relationship issues, and narcissistic abuse.
Life can seem overwhelming at times which can make it difficult to believe that happiness is possible or that goals are unattainable. It can be difficult to understand why there seems to be a constant feeling of sadness and hopelessness and not knowing where it is coming from or what is triggering the feelings. It is okay not to be okay but it is not okay to remain stuck there. We are all unique and valuable and deserve respect and kindness. I also believe that it is important for our feelings to be heard and validated.
I have experience working with individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, panic attacks, low self-esteem, grief, relationship issues, and narcissistic abuse.
Life can seem overwhelming at times which can make it difficult to believe that happiness is possible or that goals are unattainable. It can be difficult to understand why there seems to be a constant feeling of sadness and hopelessness and not knowing where it is coming from or what is triggering the feelings. It is okay not to be okay but it is not okay to remain stuck there. We are all unique and valuable and deserve respect and kindness. I also believe that it is important for our feelings to be heard and validated.
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I'm glad you found me here. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, sexual issues or sexual addiction, I can help. I have worked extensively with sexual dysfunctions, sexual addictions, and adults sexually abused as children. I am not biased regarding non-traditional lifestyles and welcome everyone. I believe you will find me open, receptive and genuinely interested in you.
I'm glad you found me here. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, sexual issues or sexual addiction, I can help. I have worked extensively with sexual dysfunctions, sexual addictions, and adults sexually abused as children. I am not biased regarding non-traditional lifestyles and welcome everyone. I believe you will find me open, receptive and genuinely interested in you.
![Photo of Ryan Marlow, MA, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/320fc944-e678-45f2-ac5d-329c1ba66dd1/2/320x400.jpeg)
As I guide you through a variety of experiential skill building and relationship education, you will learn to identify your values, needs, and wants in order to be able to articulate them effectively and ultimately start building the connections you desire in your professional and personal life.
As a human being, we can struggle to find our identity and place in this world. We struggle with time management, discipline, and purpose. We want more from life but we don't know how to break through the barrier. Similarly, in relationships we tend to struggle to connect, communicate, and resolve issues. We need to have a desire to do the hard work to grow together, build, and maintain connection.
As I guide you through a variety of experiential skill building and relationship education, you will learn to identify your values, needs, and wants in order to be able to articulate them effectively and ultimately start building the connections you desire in your professional and personal life.
As a human being, we can struggle to find our identity and place in this world. We struggle with time management, discipline, and purpose. We want more from life but we don't know how to break through the barrier. Similarly, in relationships we tend to struggle to connect, communicate, and resolve issues. We need to have a desire to do the hard work to grow together, build, and maintain connection.
![Photo of Hollie Pool, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4eee6abe-88dd-47b3-b5d8-1f4b5aba9334/2/320x400.jpeg)
I offer a supportive space that incorporates mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy and couples counseling.
Are you feeling stuck in frustrating patterns or struggling to find joy in the monotony of life? Do you struggle with overthinking, worrying, and obsessing over little things, big things, and everything in between? Life is too short to be controlled by anxiety, depression, past traumas, or unsatisfying relationships. Let's get you moving in the right direction and help you find peace, control, and clarity. I can help you build a life that you feel excited to wake up to each morning. Together, we will create a plan to move you toward your goals, help you break free from the burdens that you carry, and cultivate a life of purpose.
I offer a supportive space that incorporates mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy and couples counseling.
Are you feeling stuck in frustrating patterns or struggling to find joy in the monotony of life? Do you struggle with overthinking, worrying, and obsessing over little things, big things, and everything in between? Life is too short to be controlled by anxiety, depression, past traumas, or unsatisfying relationships. Let's get you moving in the right direction and help you find peace, control, and clarity. I can help you build a life that you feel excited to wake up to each morning. Together, we will create a plan to move you toward your goals, help you break free from the burdens that you carry, and cultivate a life of purpose.
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Dr. Heather Hahn
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, TIYT
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75225 (Online Only)
I provide individual, family, relationship, & group counseling, as well as supervision for LPC-Interns.
Individuals come in for counseling for a variety of reasons. While counseling may not be able to make the situation just disappear or not hurt, I want you to know that, together, we can make this situation less scary and painful by creating a safe space for you to share your story. I will assist you to overcome obstacles and alleviate distress you are currently facing to live a happier, healthier, and more fulfilling life. Together, we can create an opportunity for growth and change within you by implementing healthy skills to practice self-care and improve positive emotions, experiences, mindfulness, and authenticity.
I provide individual, family, relationship, & group counseling, as well as supervision for LPC-Interns.
Individuals come in for counseling for a variety of reasons. While counseling may not be able to make the situation just disappear or not hurt, I want you to know that, together, we can make this situation less scary and painful by creating a safe space for you to share your story. I will assist you to overcome obstacles and alleviate distress you are currently facing to live a happier, healthier, and more fulfilling life. Together, we can create an opportunity for growth and change within you by implementing healthy skills to practice self-care and improve positive emotions, experiences, mindfulness, and authenticity.
![Photo of Ruth C Rodriguez, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0fe11116-932c-4c5d-b651-64c0543beba7/1/320x400.png)
My ideal client wants to be heard and understood. Any potential new clients might be experiencing depression or anxiety and are wanting to break free from this. They are needing expert help on their relationship issues and want to strengthen their marriage. Their needs and goals will be heard. They want to understand themselves better and understand their spouse better as well. My ideal client wants to learn how to create and set boundaries in their relationships. My ideal client wants to heal, write a new chapter, and create healthier relationships.
My ideal client wants to be heard and understood. Any potential new clients might be experiencing depression or anxiety and are wanting to break free from this. They are needing expert help on their relationship issues and want to strengthen their marriage. Their needs and goals will be heard. They want to understand themselves better and understand their spouse better as well. My ideal client wants to learn how to create and set boundaries in their relationships. My ideal client wants to heal, write a new chapter, and create healthier relationships.
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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.