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Linda Doutre
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LMFT, LPC, CBT, ETT
Verified Verified
Pantego, TX 76013
I am a developmental therapist with over 30 years experience in psychotherapy. I have extended training in Gestalt therapy, Bioenergetic Analysis ( a somatic relational therapy) and Emotional Transformational Therapy (ETT)therapy using different protocols of color and light), sound resonance healing with tuning forks; I provide couple and family therapy, diagnostic developmental testing/TOVA, and professional coaching for relationship issues, and professional development. In my years of practice, I have explored many different and effective ways of working with clients. I am Teletherapy certified and a certified life coach.
I am a developmental therapist with over 30 years experience in psychotherapy. I have extended training in Gestalt therapy, Bioenergetic Analysis ( a somatic relational therapy) and Emotional Transformational Therapy (ETT)therapy using different protocols of color and light), sound resonance healing with tuning forks; I provide couple and family therapy, diagnostic developmental testing/TOVA, and professional coaching for relationship issues, and professional development. In my years of practice, I have explored many different and effective ways of working with clients. I am Teletherapy certified and a certified life coach.
(817) 803-5787 View (817) 803-5787

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Conscious Freedom
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, RPT-S
Verified Verified
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Mansfield, TX 76063
We are eager to partner with you so we can begin working on your version of your best self.
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Solutions Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mansfield, TX 76063
Offering Individual, Adolescent & Couples Counseling Specializing in Family Counseling as a Relationship Expert Group Counseling also Available for Young Children of Divorce, Teen Anger Management, and Exploring Your Marital Love Language.
Who needs counseling? Why do people generally seek counseling? Counseling should not be a last resort. Many people look to counseling as a means to develop a plan for tackling life's obstacles or gain perspective - be it life pressures, trouble with romantic , parent-child, or family relationships, parenting, job related stress, or transistion. Counseling can provide a safe place to emotionally and relationally explore solutions that are right for you. Not one person's path is the same.
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Stanley Psychology, PLLC
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mansfield, TX 76063
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Patients who work with Dr. Stanley and her staff often hear the following: “Sometimes, you have to pick the best of two bad options; there is no magic third option where (insert the wish) appears.” However, in this case, there is a magic third option! When you are struggling, you do not have to give up or continue trying on your own. Dr. Stanley has helped countless individuals achieve goals, and each of the clinicians and staff who work with Stanley Psychology have been vetted personally by Dr. Stanley and are passionate about mental health. Bilingual (English/Spanish) clinicians are also available for therapy and evaluation.
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Dr. Edna Chism Nicholas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, LCDC, CPC, PhD
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Arlington, TX 76001
I am a LCSW-S, LCDC, CPC, and PHD my past and current experience as a therapist has allowed me to work with families, groups, individuals, and couples.
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I am a LCSW-S, LCDC, CPC, and PHD my past and current experience as a therapist has allowed me to work with families, groups, individuals, and couples.
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The Telos Project
Psychologist, PhD, PsyD
Verified Verified
Arlington, TX 76011
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Kelci Ellis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Arlington, TX 76015
Kelci is experienced in working with individual’s, couple’s, adolescents’s, and Teena’s. Kelci work with a variety of clients that seek to control and maintain peace of mind, emotional stability, and a sense of empowerment. Challenges that some clients struggle with are Anxiety, Trauma, Self-esteem, Depression, Self-care routine, boundaries, parent-child relationship issues, relationship conflict, and challenges, adjustment and transition issues, and more. Kelci works with a plethora of populations. However, working with adults, minorities, teens and couples are the few populations she enjoys working with.
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MCP Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, CST
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76120
Online sessions and in-office sessions are available. We provide a nonjudgemental environment for you to move forward in if you have decided to work on yourself or your relationship. We work with clients 5+ that are dealing with abuse, stress, anxiety, and depression. Life can be overwhelming for individuals and families that are trying to do life on life's terms. Internal and external battles are not easy to face but with counseling, you do not have to do it alone. The staff at MCP Counseling is willing to help you learn how to create a balance and authentic self. You are not alone.
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Compassion Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, LPC, LPC-A
Verified Verified
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Arlington, TX 76013
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James Manuel
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Mansfield, TX 76063
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Landry Therapy Group PLLC - Arlington
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arlington, TX 76012  (Online Only)
Your dignity, self-worth, and self-determination are of the utmost importance; our mission is to forge a strong client/therapist relationship and work with you in reaching your goals.
*TAKING NEW CLIENTS* Our goal is to form a bond of trust and commitment with our clients. With the proper support and guidance in their lives, we believe people have an inherent ability to persevere through struggles with which they are confronted. Lisa works with adults, individuals, couples, and LGBTQ+. Our other 8 therapists work with children, adolescents, adults, and families. We help clients with anxiety, depression, self harm/suicidal ideation, trauma, addiction, issues resulting from trauma, and life's daily struggles. We would like to help you foster a healthier style of living to ensure your future well-being.
Your dignity, self-worth, and self-determination are of the utmost importance; our mission is to forge a strong client/therapist relationship and work with you in reaching your goals.
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Cole Associates and Counselors of Texas, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bedford, TX 76021
Therapy areas include: Anxiety, Coping Skills, Stress, Depression, Marital Conflict, Grief/Loss, Eating Disorders, Mood Disorders, Personality Disorders, Dissociation, Family Conflict, Interpersonal Issues, Trauma, Addiction, Child and Teen Counseling, Adult counseling, Couples counseling and so much more.
As you take this step towards achieving wellness, we are honored to walk with you on your personal journey while providing a safe place, healing, hope, restoration, and quality of care. Specifically, Cole Associates and Counselors of Texas is dedicated to providing quality professional care by specializing in prevention, treatment and diagnosis of emotional, behavioral, and mental health issues. CAACOT provides evidence-based counseling and psychiatric services to children, adolescents, adults and couples.
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(817) 813-6789 View (817) 813-6789
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Michael Peters
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Bedford, TX 76022  (Online Only)
Relationship counseling is my primary specialty.
I will help you resolve problems regarding your relationships, anxiety, depression, anger and addiction. I have twenty years of counseling experience and enjoy working with adults and adolescents. My clients describe me as warm, but honest. I will help you find sensitive solutions to life's toughest problems.
Relationship counseling is my primary specialty.
I will help you resolve problems regarding your relationships, anxiety, depression, anger and addiction. I have twenty years of counseling experience and enjoy working with adults and adolescents. My clients describe me as warm, but honest. I will help you find sensitive solutions to life's toughest problems.
(817) 756-8830 View (817) 756-8830
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Anita Peters
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Bedford, TX 76022
I specialize in working with clients who are struggling with relationship problems. Perhaps you are stuck in a relationship that is abusive, or maybe you are just unhappy because the marriage or relationship is no longer meeting your needs. My twenty years of experience will help you get unstuck and provide you with the tools you need to create a positive difference. Give me a call and let's get to work to make things better.
I specialize in working with clients who are struggling with relationship problems. Perhaps you are stuck in a relationship that is abusive, or maybe you are just unhappy because the marriage or relationship is no longer meeting your needs. My twenty years of experience will help you get unstuck and provide you with the tools you need to create a positive difference. Give me a call and let's get to work to make things better.
(817) 880-6564 View (817) 880-6564
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Landry Therapy Group PLLC - Mansfield
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MEd, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Mansfield, TX 76063
A client's dignity, self-worth, and self-determination are of the utmost importance to us; our mission is to forge a strong client/therapist relationship and work together in reaching the goals set forth.
Accepting New Clients- Our goal is to form a bond of trust and commitment with our clients. With the proper support and guidance, we believe people have an inherent ability to persevere through struggles with which they are confronted. Our desire is to cultivate a healthier style of living to ensure the client's future mental well-being. We staff therapists who specialize in working with children, adolescents, adults, individuals, couples, family conflict, special needs clients, Christian counseling and LGBT to help them cope with life's daily struggles and/or issues resulting from past trauma or conflict. We can help.
A client's dignity, self-worth, and self-determination are of the utmost importance to us; our mission is to forge a strong client/therapist relationship and work together in reaching the goals set forth.
Accepting New Clients- Our goal is to form a bond of trust and commitment with our clients. With the proper support and guidance, we believe people have an inherent ability to persevere through struggles with which they are confronted. Our desire is to cultivate a healthier style of living to ensure the client's future mental well-being. We staff therapists who specialize in working with children, adolescents, adults, individuals, couples, family conflict, special needs clients, Christian counseling and LGBT to help them cope with life's daily struggles and/or issues resulting from past trauma or conflict. We can help.
(817) 522-1495 View (817) 522-1495
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LaFonya Jones-Hines
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC-S, MA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Euless, TX 76040
I am currently co-owner of a private practice named Balance Beacon in Bedford, TX, where we also work with individuals, families, and marital/couples struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma (PTSD), and sex therapy.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) who believes in internal power and strength. It may feel like internal power and strength is non-existent because there are times when situations and circumstances seem to get the best of life. A way of escape may be to indulge in unhealthy habits (such as substances) that make things worse. This is where I can be of assistance because I work with individuals struggling with addictions (ages 18-65). If you need help in this area, therapy can be scary but courageous and a necessary step for you.
I am currently co-owner of a private practice named Balance Beacon in Bedford, TX, where we also work with individuals, families, and marital/couples struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma (PTSD), and sex therapy.
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Donald Baer, LPC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LPC, LMFT, LPA
Verified Verified
Arlington, TX 76006
I regularly work to help couples solve marital issues.
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I regularly work to help couples solve marital issues.
I work with children of all ages, and with all parent-child problems. Recent customer comments: "Thank you for your thoroughness in helping me." "You have a very calming manner." "This is the best place I've been to. I really mean it." "I trust your professionalism beyond anyone I've met so far." "You told me to go to AA and I finally went. It's really nice to wake up and not hate myself." "I definitely feel better when I leave here." "I like it that you don't just tell people what they want to hear. You give them real life advice."
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Paul R. Cuppett, PsyD, Licensed Psychologist
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Mansfield, TX 76063
I treat clients in individual therapy, family and couples therapy.
People generally don't seek out therapy when life or circumstances are going as they hoped or expected. For over 25 years, the practice of psychology has been my chosen profession. I consider it an honor to assist people in better understanding their circumstances and in identifying a path that can lead to growth and healing.
I treat clients in individual therapy, family and couples therapy.
People generally don't seek out therapy when life or circumstances are going as they hoped or expected. For over 25 years, the practice of psychology has been my chosen profession. I consider it an honor to assist people in better understanding their circumstances and in identifying a path that can lead to growth and healing.
(817) 264-7851 View (817) 264-7851
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Dr. Michael Ellison
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76105
Life hitting you harder than you can bounce back? Life as a first responder taking a toll? I'd like to help. My goal and privilege as a therapist is to assist others in improving all aspects of their lives. I believe in the innate capacity of the human spirit to overcome adversity and experience healing. I employ a variety of approaches depending on your needs, and tailor a treatment plan to assist you on this journey. While trained and teaching a variety of interventions and therapies, I specialize in trauma therapy (specifically EMDR Therapy), relationship counseling, and short-term solution-focused work.
Life hitting you harder than you can bounce back? Life as a first responder taking a toll? I'd like to help. My goal and privilege as a therapist is to assist others in improving all aspects of their lives. I believe in the innate capacity of the human spirit to overcome adversity and experience healing. I employ a variety of approaches depending on your needs, and tailor a treatment plan to assist you on this journey. While trained and teaching a variety of interventions and therapies, I specialize in trauma therapy (specifically EMDR Therapy), relationship counseling, and short-term solution-focused work.
(817) 799-7092 View (817) 799-7092
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Element Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Arlington, TX 76011
Element Counseling is now accepting new clients in ARIZONA and TEXAS! Virtual and in-person appointments including groups! In addition, we are now offering Autism and ADHD testing in the Dallas/Fort Worth, TX and Arlington, TX areas. Element Counseling has a team of therapists providing individual and couples therapy using a variety of therapeutic approaches to meet your needs. We offer holistic and empirically based treatment focused on specific client needs. Our client focus is veterans and first responders, LGBTQ+ community members, perinatal mental health and women's issues, Autism, complex trauma, and behavioral problems.
Element Counseling is now accepting new clients in ARIZONA and TEXAS! Virtual and in-person appointments including groups! In addition, we are now offering Autism and ADHD testing in the Dallas/Fort Worth, TX and Arlington, TX areas. Element Counseling has a team of therapists providing individual and couples therapy using a variety of therapeutic approaches to meet your needs. We offer holistic and empirically based treatment focused on specific client needs. Our client focus is veterans and first responders, LGBTQ+ community members, perinatal mental health and women's issues, Autism, complex trauma, and behavioral problems.
(469) 663-9372 View (469) 663-9372
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.