Marriage Counseling Therapists in McKinney, TX
As a fully licensed Pastor and Marriage and Family Therapist for 30 years I have worked with hundreds of people across a variety of situations.
If you're looking for solid biblical perspective and a listening ear I can provide that. This life throws a lot of curves your way as a believer; marriage, parenting, anxiety, stress, physical issues and so much more. Where does your faith fit into these needs? What does the bible say about your issues? Putting your faith into practice when things are tough isn't easy. Let's work through it together.
As a fully licensed Pastor and Marriage and Family Therapist for 30 years I have worked with hundreds of people across a variety of situations.
If you're looking for solid biblical perspective and a listening ear I can provide that. This life throws a lot of curves your way as a believer; marriage, parenting, anxiety, stress, physical issues and so much more. Where does your faith fit into these needs? What does the bible say about your issues? Putting your faith into practice when things are tough isn't easy. Let's work through it together.
Beth Adell
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75072
If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, marital issues, family conflict, grief, ADHD, trauma or other life challenges, I am here to provide a supportive, relaxing environment, and opportunities for growth and change.
My life experiences contribute to my compassionate heart and deep desire to serve those who are hurting, to walk alongside others on their journey to positive emotional and mental health. I connect well with women going through a divorce, struggling with the issues of life, teenage girls hurting from negative influences in their lives, couples desiring to reconcile after infidelity or even those couples who have just drifted apart over the years looking to reconnect. All of us can benefit from talking with someone outside the emotions who can empathize yet offer wisdom and insight.
If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, marital issues, family conflict, grief, ADHD, trauma or other life challenges, I am here to provide a supportive, relaxing environment, and opportunities for growth and change.
My life experiences contribute to my compassionate heart and deep desire to serve those who are hurting, to walk alongside others on their journey to positive emotional and mental health. I connect well with women going through a divorce, struggling with the issues of life, teenage girls hurting from negative influences in their lives, couples desiring to reconcile after infidelity or even those couples who have just drifted apart over the years looking to reconnect. All of us can benefit from talking with someone outside the emotions who can empathize yet offer wisdom and insight.
Shannon LaDawn McGaugh
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75069
I specialize in the following: depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, LGBT, Addictions, marriage and family, and all of the mental disabilities.
Namaste.. I acknowledge the divine in me and I look forward to meeting the divine in you. I have been in this field for over 13 years and enjoy every new pathway that you may bring to my life. We can research new pathways together.. Life is a very difficult challenge for all of us..may we take haste in exploring the more pleasant aspects that life offers to each of us. No matter what you maybe facing in life believe that within you is the power to overcome or make changes .. I am trained in many lines of counseling and will not turn anyone away who is willing to seek deeper in their soul with direction to transform their life.
I specialize in the following: depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, LGBT, Addictions, marriage and family, and all of the mental disabilities.
Namaste.. I acknowledge the divine in me and I look forward to meeting the divine in you. I have been in this field for over 13 years and enjoy every new pathway that you may bring to my life. We can research new pathways together.. Life is a very difficult challenge for all of us..may we take haste in exploring the more pleasant aspects that life offers to each of us. No matter what you maybe facing in life believe that within you is the power to overcome or make changes .. I am trained in many lines of counseling and will not turn anyone away who is willing to seek deeper in their soul with direction to transform their life.
Treatment interests & experiences with adolescents & adults include the following areas: Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), faith-based counseling, marriage, pre marital, 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, pre marital, 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.
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.
Brandy Porche
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, CAMS-I
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75070
My counseling specialties include Marriage & Pre- Marital, Family, Divorce, Co-Parenting, & Anger Management Counseling.
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+.
My counseling specialties include Marriage & Pre- Marital, Family, Divorce, Co-Parenting, & Anger Management Counseling.
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 have been struggling with anxiety, feeling triggered, or generally feeling stuck in life, let's work together to develop the tools necessary to help you get on a happier and healthier life path. With my background in Marriage and Family Therapy, I have extensive experience in working with couples, families, and relationship dynamics including coparenting. I have successfully counseled many couples and have helped them improve the quality of their relationship. Conflict resolution, communication, coping skills, mindfulness, and de-escalation are all skills that I teach my clients in their journey towards health.
If you have been struggling with anxiety, feeling triggered, or generally feeling stuck in life, let's work together to develop the tools necessary to help you get on a happier and healthier life path. With my background in Marriage and Family Therapy, I have extensive experience in working with couples, families, and relationship dynamics including coparenting. I have successfully counseled many couples and have helped them improve the quality of their relationship. Conflict resolution, communication, coping skills, mindfulness, and de-escalation are all skills that I teach my clients in their journey towards health.
Intensive Recovery Healing
Psychologist, PhD, CSAT-S, CCps-S, IAT, SEP
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75072
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!
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!
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.
Marvin Dale Schick
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75069
Marital conflict, marital strengthening, pre marital, 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 pre marital 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, pre marital, 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 pre marital 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.
Dr. Amir Abbassi, New Horizons Center for Healing
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75069
As Clinical Member of American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Dr.
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.
As Clinical Member of American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Dr.
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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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".
Deborah Muse
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75070
Hello and welcome! I’m Deborah Muse, a licensed professional counselor & marriage family therapist with over 25 years of experience working with individuals, couples & families to overcome life’s challenges & achieve meaningful growth. My mission is to provide a safe & supportive space, a listening ear, and a non-judgmental heart for individuals to share struggles, explore feelings and receive the support & guidance they need to gain insight & find solutions to their problems & create a healthier & happier life. Feeling heard and understood is powerful in the healing process & I'm honored to walk alongside others in this process.
Hello and welcome! I’m Deborah Muse, a licensed professional counselor & marriage family therapist with over 25 years of experience working with individuals, couples & families to overcome life’s challenges & achieve meaningful growth. My mission is to provide a safe & supportive space, a listening ear, and a non-judgmental heart for individuals to share struggles, explore feelings and receive the support & guidance they need to gain insight & find solutions to their problems & create a healthier & happier life. Feeling heard and understood is powerful in the healing process & I'm honored to walk alongside others in this process.
Currently accepting new clients, weeknights available! I have a passion for helping teens, young adults, and adults going through life’s major transitions and stressors. Whether you're navigating the challenges of adolescence, dealing with the complexities of divorce, experiencing the loss of a loved one, working through struggles in your marriage/relationship, or facing a career change, I’m here to support you. Together, we’ll work on strategies to empower you to be the best, most successful version of yourself!
Currently accepting new clients, weeknights available! I have a passion for helping teens, young adults, and adults going through life’s major transitions and stressors. Whether you're navigating the challenges of adolescence, dealing with the complexities of divorce, experiencing the loss of a loved one, working through struggles in your marriage/relationship, or facing a career change, I’m here to support you. Together, we’ll work on strategies to empower you to be the best, most successful version of yourself!
We collaborate in solving life confusion, emotional anxiety, and depression, addiction recovery, addiction analysis, marriage and family conflict, parenting, and analyzing and dealing with frustration and confusion.
Brokenness comes from relationships, and brokenness comes from the individual's heart. Perhaps you are struggling with the pain of a broken heart and have no way to repair it, and your life is bleak with no future in sight. When I was young, I also experienced a "broken heart," which is hard to describe! After that, I regained my faith and finished my Doctorate in Pastoral Counseling, CCPC (7000 hours of practice), and became a senior lecturer in Marriage and Family Counseling. Twenty years ago, I received nearly 1,000 Chinese with various kinds of "brokenness" psychological problems.
We collaborate in solving life confusion, emotional anxiety, and depression, addiction recovery, addiction analysis, marriage and family conflict, parenting, and analyzing and dealing with frustration and confusion.
Brokenness comes from relationships, and brokenness comes from the individual's heart. Perhaps you are struggling with the pain of a broken heart and have no way to repair it, and your life is bleak with no future in sight. When I was young, I also experienced a "broken heart," which is hard to describe! After that, I regained my faith and finished my Doctorate in Pastoral Counseling, CCPC (7000 hours of practice), and became a senior lecturer in Marriage and Family Counseling. Twenty years ago, I received nearly 1,000 Chinese with various kinds of "brokenness" psychological problems.
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.
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.
Would you like to put your marriage back together, resolve conflict in a relationship, develop more effective parenting skills, or have a better understanding of your child's behaviors? Are you feeling depressed and struggling to find answers for the way you feel? Do you feel anxious at times and don't know where to turn? Are you grieving over a lost relationship? We can develop a plan with achievable goals, that will help you get where you want to be. My approach to healing, is one that emphasizes how our thoughts impact how we feel and what we do. All sessions are in person only.
Would you like to put your marriage back together, resolve conflict in a relationship, develop more effective parenting skills, or have a better understanding of your child's behaviors? Are you feeling depressed and struggling to find answers for the way you feel? Do you feel anxious at times and don't know where to turn? Are you grieving over a lost relationship? We can develop a plan with achievable goals, that will help you get where you want to be. My approach to healing, is one that emphasizes how our thoughts impact how we feel and what we do. All sessions are in person only.
We offer individual counseling, psychiatry/medication management (virtual only), family counseling, couples therapy/ marriage counseling, and child & teen therapy.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
We offer individual counseling, psychiatry/medication management (virtual only), family counseling, couples therapy/ marriage counseling, and child & teen therapy.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
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 am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
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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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.