Couples Counseling Therapists in McKinney, TX
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Katrina Nelson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75070 (Online Only)
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.
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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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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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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Dr. Amir Abbassi, New Horizons Center for Healing
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75069
Abbassi is an expert in investigating dynamic of couple's relationship in order to help them get along better.
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.
Abbassi is an expert in investigating dynamic of couple's relationship in order to help them get along better.
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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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!
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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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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 and process substance use/abuse, familial and marital history/complications, trauma, grief, 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 and process substance use/abuse, familial and marital history/complications, trauma, grief, relapse prevention, etc. JUDGEMENT FREE ZONE!
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Eric Tooley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSAT, CCPS, IAT, CCBRT-C
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75070
I was also the partner of a sex addict that destroyed my first marriage.
I help clients struggling with sexual issues and how those affect their relationships. Pornography use, affairs, emotional affairs, and online affairs can have a devastating effect on our primary relationship. How do you stop the behavior that is doing the damage? How can you repair the damage that has been done? Is the relationship salvageable at all? I can help. If you are not in a primary relationship, I can show you how the above behaviors may be keeping you from the successful intimate relationship that you desire.
I was also the partner of a sex addict that destroyed my first marriage.
I help clients struggling with sexual issues and how those affect their relationships. Pornography use, affairs, emotional affairs, and online affairs can have a devastating effect on our primary relationship. How do you stop the behavior that is doing the damage? How can you repair the damage that has been done? Is the relationship salvageable at all? I can help. If you are not in a primary relationship, I can show you how the above behaviors may be keeping you from the successful intimate relationship that you desire.
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Traci Phipps
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75070 (Online Only)
She believes in meeting each client where they are in terms of skills and interpersonal relationship style while remaining person-centered, strengths-based, and continually focused on progress.
Traci Phipps is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S) in the state of Texas with 17 years of experience treating children, adolescents, adults, and seniors who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, depression, family conflict, difficult life transitions, dysfunctional relationships, sexual abuse, and much more. Traci earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Tulane University and her Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Midwestern State University.
She believes in meeting each client where they are in terms of skills and interpersonal relationship style while remaining person-centered, strengths-based, and continually focused on progress.
Traci Phipps is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S) in the state of Texas with 17 years of experience treating children, adolescents, adults, and seniors who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, depression, family conflict, difficult life transitions, dysfunctional relationships, sexual abuse, and much more. Traci earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Tulane University and her Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Midwestern State University.
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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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Constance (Connie) Ingrum
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75070
Are you or your loved one struggling with stress, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, other difficult emotions, or other concerns? Maybe you are feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, helpless, or uncertain about what to do.
"Something's gotta change!" If you are reading this, you have already come to this conclusion. I understand that life situations and experiences can be very challenging, stressful, and painful.
Are you or your loved one struggling with stress, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, other difficult emotions, or other concerns? Maybe you are feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, helpless, or uncertain about what to do.
"Something's gotta change!" If you are reading this, you have already come to this conclusion. I understand that life situations and experiences can be very challenging, stressful, and painful.
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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
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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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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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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With a Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology and a Master's degree in Science of Counseling from Southern Methodist University, Dr. Moein works with children, adolescents, adults, couples, families and groups. Dr. Moein has also gained advanced training in substance dependency and adolescence counseling. In psychotherapy, Tannaz pays close attention to the importance of whole and complete system of individuals. She believes in experiences, consciousness, and that people are creative and can shape their personality. Her approach to counseling is to help clients believe that individuals have within themselves the capacity for growth through better understanding of themselves, development of better relationships, and encouragement.
With a Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology and a Master's degree in Science of Counseling from Southern Methodist University, Dr. Moein works with children, adolescents, adults, couples, families and groups. Dr. Moein has also gained advanced training in substance dependency and adolescence counseling. In psychotherapy, Tannaz pays close attention to the importance of whole and complete system of individuals. She believes in experiences, consciousness, and that people are creative and can shape their personality. Her approach to counseling is to help clients believe that individuals have within themselves the capacity for growth through better understanding of themselves, development of better relationships, and encouragement.
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Kim Carson
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MEd, LPC, LPC-S
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75069
My therapeutic philosophy involves utilizing a holistic approach incorporating Gestalt and Adlerian therapies. As a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in athletes, children, adolescents, and young adults, I frequently work with clients experiencing issues related to poor sport or school performance, life changes during adolescence, life transitioning from college to career, parenting issues, sibling relationships, and divorce family transitioning. Topical issues may include low self-esteem , ADHD, transitioning from athletic identity, peer relationships, anger management, self-mutilation, eating disorders, and self-empowerment. A fundamental element in my approach is establishing the therapeutic relationship through rapport and building trust between the client and the therapist.
My therapeutic philosophy involves utilizing a holistic approach incorporating Gestalt and Adlerian therapies. As a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in athletes, children, adolescents, and young adults, I frequently work with clients experiencing issues related to poor sport or school performance, life changes during adolescence, life transitioning from college to career, parenting issues, sibling relationships, and divorce family transitioning. Topical issues may include low self-esteem , ADHD, transitioning from athletic identity, peer relationships, anger management, self-mutilation, eating disorders, and self-empowerment. A fundamental element in my approach is establishing the therapeutic relationship through rapport and building trust between the client and the therapist.
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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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Lauren Gross Rumpel
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75069
You can get your life back! You don't have to stay stuck! We can use eye movements and voluntary image replacement to keep the facts but erase the negative feelings using ART! I have a passion for helping divorced clients, military personnel along with their families, and couples struggling in their marriage. I help people who are Christian and non-Christian alike find hope and healing!
You can get your life back! You don't have to stay stuck! We can use eye movements and voluntary image replacement to keep the facts but erase the negative feelings using ART! I have a passion for helping divorced clients, military personnel along with their families, and couples struggling in their marriage. I help people who are Christian and non-Christian alike find hope and healing!
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Gloria Howell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75070 (Online Only)
Are you struggling in your relationship to find a communication style that creates more intimacy and closeness? Are you depressed and unhappy and cannot find a way out to happiness and inner peace? I see my role as assisting you in understanding your challenges.I assist clients in achieving their goals in becoming emotionally, and physically healthy individuals.
Are you struggling in your relationship to find a communication style that creates more intimacy and closeness? Are you depressed and unhappy and cannot find a way out to happiness and inner peace? I see my role as assisting you in understanding your challenges.I assist clients in achieving their goals in becoming emotionally, and physically healthy individuals.
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I follow my worldview by continuing to help individuals, couples and families find fulfillment in their lives.
I specialize in treating children, adolescents and adults with mood disorders, anxiety and depression. I pride myself in providing a warm, safe and caring environment while sharing insight as appropriate. My training as a family therapist has given me skills to provide support in building healthy relationships, restoring hope and finding resilience.
I follow my worldview by continuing to help individuals, couples and families find fulfillment in their lives.
I specialize in treating children, adolescents and adults with mood disorders, anxiety and depression. I pride myself in providing a warm, safe and caring environment while sharing insight as appropriate. My training as a family therapist has given me skills to provide support in building healthy relationships, restoring hope and finding resilience.
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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.