Couples Counseling Therapists in McKinney, TX
Under the supervision of Antonio Medina LMFT-S, I work with people from diverse backgrounds and create a safe space for couples, families and individuals to grow and heal.
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.
Under the supervision of Antonio Medina LMFT-S, I work with people from diverse backgrounds and create a safe space for couples, families and individuals to grow and heal.
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.
Vitalina Tarasenko
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT-A, MA
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75070 (Online Only)
In my work, I use Gestalt and IFS methods, as well as Gottman and EFT when working with couples.
Welcome! I'm Vitalina, an LMFT Associate in the State of Texas. I work with couples, and Individuals. In my sessions, I create a warm, empathetic, and nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients feel safe to explore their deepest concerns. I work with anxiety, depression, maternity issues, conflicts, boundaries, self-esteem, childhood trauma, and codependency. As a first-generation immigrant, I am particularly keen to work with individuals who, like me, have had to build or rebuild their lives from scratch. I lived in Europe and the Middle East, which helped me to work well with the clients from multicultural environments.
In my work, I use Gestalt and IFS methods, as well as Gottman and EFT when working with couples.
Welcome! I'm Vitalina, an LMFT Associate in the State of Texas. I work with couples, and Individuals. In my sessions, I create a warm, empathetic, and nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients feel safe to explore their deepest concerns. I work with anxiety, depression, maternity issues, conflicts, boundaries, self-esteem, childhood trauma, and codependency. As a first-generation immigrant, I am particularly keen to work with individuals who, like me, have had to build or rebuild their lives from scratch. I lived in Europe and the Middle East, which helped me to work well with the clients from multicultural environments.
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.
Tonya McKinzey
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75070
I have over 20 years of experience working with clients in areas such as alcohol/substance use, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, domestic violence, women's issues, parenting issues, and more!.
I offer a safe space for my clients to identify and explore their struggles with compassion and free of judgment. I work with my clients to identify their strengths and work collaboratively to meet their goals.
I have over 20 years of experience working with clients in areas such as alcohol/substance use, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, domestic violence, women's issues, parenting issues, and more!.
I offer a safe space for my clients to identify and explore their struggles with compassion and free of judgment. I work with my clients to identify their strengths and work collaboratively to meet their goals.
Chris Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75070
I believe parents possess tremendous power to influence their child's well-being. By just "Tuning up" our parenting a bit, we can tremendously benefit our child's behavior & emotional well-being. My objective is to help individuals, couples, & families to move through conflicts and navigate difficult situations. With my support, we will work together & help your child and/or adolescents learn how to regulate themselves, reverse problem behaviors, and feel empowered.
I believe parents possess tremendous power to influence their child's well-being. By just "Tuning up" our parenting a bit, we can tremendously benefit our child's behavior & emotional well-being. My objective is to help individuals, couples, & families to move through conflicts and navigate difficult situations. With my support, we will work together & help your child and/or adolescents learn how to regulate themselves, reverse problem behaviors, and feel empowered.
Noelle Bevelhymer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75070
My goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment for you. My role in therapy is to be with you, to share in your experience and to help you achieve your own resolution and inner peace. Our relationship is built on trust, compassion and understanding all of which are the foundation in developing a successful treatment outcome.
My goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment for you. My role in therapy is to be with you, to share in your experience and to help you achieve your own resolution and inner peace. Our relationship is built on trust, compassion and understanding all of which are the foundation in developing a successful treatment outcome.
ALSO- If you are a family member ( spouse, parent, child etc.
As a dual-degreed Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC), and more significantly, a person celebrating over a decade IN RECOVERY from addiction, I offer a unique perspective to those seeking a life free from addiction, or if you are just Sober Curious. I utilize individually targeted pathways and modalities (not everyone recovers the same way), combined with holistic and spiritual (if you choose) approaches for you or your loved ones. With the goal of recovery we (together) will explore & process substance use/abuse, familial complications, trauma, grief, coping skills, relapse prevention, etc. JUDGEMENT FREE ZONE!
ALSO- If you are a family member ( spouse, parent, child etc.
As a dual-degreed Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC), and more significantly, a person celebrating over a decade IN RECOVERY from addiction, I offer a unique perspective to those seeking a life free from addiction, or if you are just Sober Curious. I utilize individually targeted pathways and modalities (not everyone recovers the same way), combined with holistic and spiritual (if you choose) approaches for you or your loved ones. With the goal of recovery we (together) will explore & process substance use/abuse, familial complications, trauma, grief, coping skills, relapse prevention, etc. JUDGEMENT FREE ZONE!
Counseling By Kate
Licensed Professional Counselor, JD, MS, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75070
I offer a range of services including: Individual, Family and Couples Counseling, Parenting Coordination, Coparenting, Parent Coach, Mediation, Anger Management and Substance Abuse.
LIMITED AVAILABILITY & ONLY ACCEPTING NEW CASH PAY CLIENTS: Individual & Group Counseling, Coparenting, Parent Coach, Parenting Coordination & Collaborative Law. I am dedicating to providing clients with effective counseling methods to meet their personal needs and unleash their potential. Results and positive intervention are my goal in the therapeutic process. Although, my goal is to provide brief therapy, some clients may need more time to achieve the goals they set out for themselves. I will work with clients to achieve the trust, respect, honesty, and warmth that a counseling relationship demands.
I offer a range of services including: Individual, Family and Couples Counseling, Parenting Coordination, Coparenting, Parent Coach, Mediation, Anger Management and Substance Abuse.
LIMITED AVAILABILITY & ONLY ACCEPTING NEW CASH PAY CLIENTS: Individual & Group Counseling, Coparenting, Parent Coach, Parenting Coordination & Collaborative Law. I am dedicating to providing clients with effective counseling methods to meet their personal needs and unleash their potential. Results and positive intervention are my goal in the therapeutic process. Although, my goal is to provide brief therapy, some clients may need more time to achieve the goals they set out for themselves. I will work with clients to achieve the trust, respect, honesty, and warmth that a counseling relationship demands.
Creek Stone Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75070
My areas of focus are eating disorders, body image, prenatal and postpartum mood disorders, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem, and coping with general life stressors. I believe you deserve peace in your life and I would like to help you rebuild your inner strength and rediscover the balance you are searching for in life. I have worked in all levels of care for individuals who have eating disorders and my focus is to help you rebuild your relationship with food and with yourself.
My areas of focus are eating disorders, body image, prenatal and postpartum mood disorders, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem, and coping with general life stressors. I believe you deserve peace in your life and I would like to help you rebuild your inner strength and rediscover the balance you are searching for in life. I have worked in all levels of care for individuals who have eating disorders and my focus is to help you rebuild your relationship with food and with yourself.
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.
Javier Davila-Lopez, LPC has counseled a wide variety of clinical populations in various settings, including academic, forensic, non-profit and private practice. Javiar recognizes that life is full of obstacles, which may translate into depression, anxiety, relationship issues, addiction, and trauma. All of these can feel like inadequacy, failure, loneliness, and pain. He believes that through an empathetic and collaborative relationship with his client, each can experience growth and healing. Javiar enjoys working with adolescents (13 and up), adult individuals and couples.
Javier Davila-Lopez, LPC has counseled a wide variety of clinical populations in various settings, including academic, forensic, non-profit and private practice. Javiar recognizes that life is full of obstacles, which may translate into depression, anxiety, relationship issues, addiction, and trauma. All of these can feel like inadequacy, failure, loneliness, and pain. He believes that through an empathetic and collaborative relationship with his client, each can experience growth and healing. Javiar enjoys working with adolescents (13 and up), adult individuals and couples.
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Philip offers a comfortable, non-judgmental space for teens, adult individuals, couples and families. Skilled in treating generalized and social anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, self-esteem, relationship concerns, guilt, anger, addictions, parenting concerns and more, Philip is passionate about helping others achieve improved quality of life. Philip can also help with major life transitions, family conflict, and couples concerns of any kind. Philip takes an affirming approach to all belief systems, and enjoys working with LGBQIA+ populations.
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Elina Kharmats
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75070 (Online Only)
I understand that your perception is your reality. My name is Elina Kharmats, and I have more than a decade of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor working with individuals, couples, and families. I practice integrative therapy, which combines elements from different therapeutic modalities, and personalize the treatment according to the needs of each client. Some of these approaches include person centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, family systems therapy, and gestalt therapy, among others.
I understand that your perception is your reality. My name is Elina Kharmats, and I have more than a decade of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor working with individuals, couples, and families. I practice integrative therapy, which combines elements from different therapeutic modalities, and personalize the treatment according to the needs of each client. Some of these approaches include person centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, family systems therapy, and gestalt therapy, among others.
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.
Chelley Collins-Anderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75069 (Online Only)
I offer therapeutic services to individuals and couples to develop behavioral strategies specifically tailored to each person.
Change can be difficult for everyone, and it can certainly be hard to navigate and overwhelming. Are you trying to determine your next move in life? Are you struggling to find peace of mind? Life can beat you down in so many ways, whether it’s a stressful work environment, relationship turmoil, life transitions and/or overall mental health. Often, we are products of our environments, and it is vital to understand the influence that it has held in your life.
I offer therapeutic services to individuals and couples to develop behavioral strategies specifically tailored to each person.
Change can be difficult for everyone, and it can certainly be hard to navigate and overwhelming. Are you trying to determine your next move in life? Are you struggling to find peace of mind? Life can beat you down in so many ways, whether it’s a stressful work environment, relationship turmoil, life transitions and/or overall mental health. Often, we are products of our environments, and it is vital to understand the influence that it has held in your life.
Intensive Recovery Healing
Psychologist, PhD, CSAT-S, CCps-S, IAT, SEP
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75072
We are one of the few programs who have expertise in the combination of Sex Addiction-Intimacy Anorexia and Partner Betrayal Trauma - Intimacy Deprivation.
If your life has been blown up by discovery of secret sexual behavior, if you are in shock after discovering a spouse's secret life and don't know if you should stay or go, if intimacy anorexia describes your life, let the Intensive Recovery Healing team help. We understand the struggle with secrets, shame, and fear that your marriage, your family, your life may crumble. We know the destructiveness of lies, gaslighting, and crazy-making behavior. We get that desperate need to understand, 'why.' And, we get the double trauma of sexual betrayal in combination with emotional and intimacy deprivation. We also know that you can heal!
We are one of the few programs who have expertise in the combination of Sex Addiction-Intimacy Anorexia and Partner Betrayal Trauma - Intimacy Deprivation.
If your life has been blown up by discovery of secret sexual behavior, if you are in shock after discovering a spouse's secret life and don't know if you should stay or go, if intimacy anorexia describes your life, let the Intensive Recovery Healing team help. We understand the struggle with secrets, shame, and fear that your marriage, your family, your life may crumble. We know the destructiveness of lies, gaslighting, and crazy-making behavior. We get that desperate need to understand, 'why.' And, we get the double trauma of sexual betrayal in combination with emotional and intimacy deprivation. We also know that you can heal!
As a biracial Black clinician, I see people from a variety of backgrounds but predominately help Christian women of color heal from family wounds and social trauma by creating a safe space that allows you to be your genuine self while feeling heard and validated. Are you frustrated with your relationships (out-of-control children, conflict with your spouse)? Is the chaos you are experiencing negatively affecting other areas in your life? Have you gained professional success but feel like you are living a lie or sometimes a nightmare behind closed doors? Perhaps you see painful family patterns from the past creeping into the present.
As a biracial Black clinician, I see people from a variety of backgrounds but predominately help Christian women of color heal from family wounds and social trauma by creating a safe space that allows you to be your genuine self while feeling heard and validated. Are you frustrated with your relationships (out-of-control children, conflict with your spouse)? Is the chaos you are experiencing negatively affecting other areas in your life? Have you gained professional success but feel like you are living a lie or sometimes a nightmare behind closed doors? Perhaps you see painful family patterns from the past creeping into the present.
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.
Amongst Tamara's areas of expertise are the treatment of Anxiety, Depression, PTSD/ Trauma, Bipolar, Borderline Personality Disorder, Mood Disorders, Self-Esteem, Stress, Grief, Life Transitions, Physical Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Self-Harm, Suicidal Ideation, Substance Use, Traumatic Brain Injury, Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Parenting Issues, Family System Issues and Relationship Issues. Tamara enjoys working with teens, adults, seniors, couples, and families.
Amongst Tamara's areas of expertise are the treatment of Anxiety, Depression, PTSD/ Trauma, Bipolar, Borderline Personality Disorder, Mood Disorders, Self-Esteem, Stress, Grief, Life Transitions, Physical Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Self-Harm, Suicidal Ideation, Substance Use, Traumatic Brain Injury, Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Parenting Issues, Family System Issues and Relationship Issues. Tamara enjoys working with teens, adults, seniors, couples, and families.
Brandy Porche
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, CAMS-I
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75070
If you are struggling with dysfunctional family issues, trauma, toxic shame, anxiety, depression, codependency, spirituality, narcissistic abuse, relationship issues or more, call me today.
Licensed in Texas and Illinois. As we navigate our unique journey in life, sometimes additional support is needed along the way. My interactions with clients are grounded in compassion, respect, empathy, and an understanding of cultural impacts. My role as a therapist is to help educate and empower clients so that they develop the insight and skills necessary to overcome their own personal and situational challenges. Examining the core of your presenting symptoms can be challenging but you are worth the life changing experience. I work with couples, families, & individuals including adults and adolescents ages 14+.
If you are struggling with dysfunctional family issues, trauma, toxic shame, anxiety, depression, codependency, spirituality, narcissistic abuse, relationship issues or more, call me today.
Licensed in Texas and Illinois. As we navigate our unique journey in life, sometimes additional support is needed along the way. My interactions with clients are grounded in compassion, respect, empathy, and an understanding of cultural impacts. My role as a therapist is to help educate and empower clients so that they develop the insight and skills necessary to overcome their own personal and situational challenges. Examining the core of your presenting symptoms can be challenging but you are worth the life changing experience. I work with couples, families, & individuals including adults and adolescents ages 14+.
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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.