Marriage Counseling Therapists in Pearland, TX

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Rachel Pei-Chi Liao
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pearland, TX 77584  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have experience working with interracial couples and adolescents on marital conflicts, relationship issues, communication skills, parenting, anxiety, depression, grief, suicidal thoughts or ideation, self-esteem, life coaching, and stress management.
Do you feel down for no reason? Are you in a relationship but feel like losing the connection? Do you constantly fight with your partner or family over the same issues, making you frustrated and wanting to give up? You’re tired of living like this, wondering how your relationships fall apart. You desire effective communication that doesn’t automatically lead to nasty arguments. You are longing to get the spark back in your family and relationships. You know that something needs to change.
I have experience working with interracial couples and adolescents on marital conflicts, relationship issues, communication skills, parenting, anxiety, depression, grief, suicidal thoughts or ideation, self-esteem, life coaching, and stress management.
Do you feel down for no reason? Are you in a relationship but feel like losing the connection? Do you constantly fight with your partner or family over the same issues, making you frustrated and wanting to give up? You’re tired of living like this, wondering how your relationships fall apart. You desire effective communication that doesn’t automatically lead to nasty arguments. You are longing to get the spark back in your family and relationships. You know that something needs to change.
(281) 937-3702 View (281) 937-3702
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Dr. Tarkitha Williams Tlc Psychotherapy Clinical Supervision
Licensed Professional Counselor, DPC, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Pearland, TX 77584  (Online Only)
You may feeling alone right now and frustrated that no one really understands you, your thoughts and emotions. No worries! I specialize in sex and sexuality, trauma, and LGBTQ concerns. You can expect to receive stellar psychotherapeutic services tailored specifically to you and your needs. I create a compassionate space curated to cultivate healing. So, if you are struggling with issues surrounding trauma, marital issues, sex and sexuality concerns, depression or anxiety, contact me. Let's get this healing started!
You may feeling alone right now and frustrated that no one really understands you, your thoughts and emotions. No worries! I specialize in sex and sexuality, trauma, and LGBTQ concerns. You can expect to receive stellar psychotherapeutic services tailored specifically to you and your needs. I create a compassionate space curated to cultivate healing. So, if you are struggling with issues surrounding trauma, marital issues, sex and sexuality concerns, depression or anxiety, contact me. Let's get this healing started!
(281) 724-4277 View (281) 724-4277
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Clifton E. Brantley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pearland, TX 77584  (Online Only)
Is your relationship/marriage on the verge of driving you crazy? Do you say one thing but they often hear something else? Do you struggle to resolve conflict effectively? You need help that actually works. You cannot get life right if you get relationships wrong. And if you learned it wrong will live it wrong. With over a decade of experience, I can help you take your relationship from 'surviving' to 'thriving.'
Is your relationship/marriage on the verge of driving you crazy? Do you say one thing but they often hear something else? Do you struggle to resolve conflict effectively? You need help that actually works. You cannot get life right if you get relationships wrong. And if you learned it wrong will live it wrong. With over a decade of experience, I can help you take your relationship from 'surviving' to 'thriving.'
(832) 900-2088 View (832) 900-2088
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Shameitra N. Green
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
Pearland, TX 77584
In my role as a dual licensed clinician with being a marriage family therapist and licensed professional counselor, I foster and develop interpersonal relationships, for individuals with personal needs, couples with marital needs, and families with supportive needs.
I am psychotherapist and founder of my private practice, Nexus Therapy, where I serve adolescents, adults, and families in Pearland.TX and surrounding areas. My client populations includes individuals and families dealing with complex trauma and PTSD, survivors of neglect and sexual abuse, grief, and attachment disorders. I am also a Certified EMDR Therapist and Certified Energy Healing Practitioner for trauma treatment in my belief of holistically addressing trauma and grief. I provide trauma informed trainings and consultation to assist agencies, schools, and trauma professionals in enhancing their trauma informed best practices.
In my role as a dual licensed clinician with being a marriage family therapist and licensed professional counselor, I foster and develop interpersonal relationships, for individuals with personal needs, couples with marital needs, and families with supportive needs.
I am psychotherapist and founder of my private practice, Nexus Therapy, where I serve adolescents, adults, and families in Pearland.TX and surrounding areas. My client populations includes individuals and families dealing with complex trauma and PTSD, survivors of neglect and sexual abuse, grief, and attachment disorders. I am also a Certified EMDR Therapist and Certified Energy Healing Practitioner for trauma treatment in my belief of holistically addressing trauma and grief. I provide trauma informed trainings and consultation to assist agencies, schools, and trauma professionals in enhancing their trauma informed best practices.
(281) 628-2123 View (281) 628-2123
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Vanessa Vigers Austin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Pearland, TX 77584
I have over 20 years of experience as a professional counselor serving children, adolescents, adults, and families with a wide range of challenges such as emotional & behavioral disorders, foster care & adoption issues, abuse & trauma, personal, family & work stress, grief and loss, divorce & separation, marital and pre-marital concerns, etc.
Some wise person has said, "We all are as sick as our secrets.” Healing and freedom comes when we can be transparent about what ails us. Hence, my professional goal is to develop a therapeutic relationship of trust at your comfort level. In this relationship, you will be offered healthy coping skills and a safe place to heal while experiencing the transformation you desire. Together, we will work to help you reach your desired goals with you in the driver’s seat!
I have over 20 years of experience as a professional counselor serving children, adolescents, adults, and families with a wide range of challenges such as emotional & behavioral disorders, foster care & adoption issues, abuse & trauma, personal, family & work stress, grief and loss, divorce & separation, marital and pre-marital concerns, etc.
Some wise person has said, "We all are as sick as our secrets.” Healing and freedom comes when we can be transparent about what ails us. Hence, my professional goal is to develop a therapeutic relationship of trust at your comfort level. In this relationship, you will be offered healthy coping skills and a safe place to heal while experiencing the transformation you desire. Together, we will work to help you reach your desired goals with you in the driver’s seat!
(281) 984-4887 View (281) 984-4887
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Tamera Nicole Rasmussen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LPCC, NCC, C-PD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pearland, TX 77581  (Online Only)
Hi! While it is necessary to introduce myself according to my education, experience, licensing, and specializations it is more important to let you know that I am a human first. I live life just like you and experience parenting pitfalls, marriage challenges, financial quandaries, and all of the other stuff that life is made of. My role in your life isn’t to tell you what to do or how to do it, it is to use the clinical skills I’ve learned, wisdom I’ve gained, and my clinical experience to help you navigate and heal from the “stuff” in your life.
Hi! While it is necessary to introduce myself according to my education, experience, licensing, and specializations it is more important to let you know that I am a human first. I live life just like you and experience parenting pitfalls, marriage challenges, financial quandaries, and all of the other stuff that life is made of. My role in your life isn’t to tell you what to do or how to do it, it is to use the clinical skills I’ve learned, wisdom I’ve gained, and my clinical experience to help you navigate and heal from the “stuff” in your life.
(832) 966-3345 View (832) 966-3345
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Shaunnika Green
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pearland, TX 77584
Are you tired of feeling down? Do you hate being in large crowds? Have you experienced the death of someone close to you and you are having a hard time dealing with it? Is your marriage on the rocks and you don't know what to do? Are you having problems with your child and they need someone to help guide them? Sometimes we just need someone to talk to, to help guide us through the trials of life. With over 10 years of experience, I have helped people, with depression, and anxiety, even ones who may have been dealing with a traumatic event, couples with marital issues, and even children with challenging behaviors.
Are you tired of feeling down? Do you hate being in large crowds? Have you experienced the death of someone close to you and you are having a hard time dealing with it? Is your marriage on the rocks and you don't know what to do? Are you having problems with your child and they need someone to help guide them? Sometimes we just need someone to talk to, to help guide us through the trials of life. With over 10 years of experience, I have helped people, with depression, and anxiety, even ones who may have been dealing with a traumatic event, couples with marital issues, and even children with challenging behaviors.
(281) 214-6052 View (281) 214-6052
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Melanie Gordon
LPC-Associate, MA, LPC-A
Verified Verified
Pearland, TX 77581
Not accepting new clients
As humans traverse along this journey called life, one should never feel that they are walking in solitude. The experience of relational conversations that affirm, support, uplift and empower should be a common occurrence, yet sometimes, that is not the case. Therefore, I do the work that I do; I counsel, I encourage, and I motivate. As a counselor, my mission is to help individuals reach their personal goals, assist in restoring families and marital relationships, and encourage children and adolescents to become their personal best.
As humans traverse along this journey called life, one should never feel that they are walking in solitude. The experience of relational conversations that affirm, support, uplift and empower should be a common occurrence, yet sometimes, that is not the case. Therefore, I do the work that I do; I counsel, I encourage, and I motivate. As a counselor, my mission is to help individuals reach their personal goals, assist in restoring families and marital relationships, and encourage children and adolescents to become their personal best.
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Linda Jefferson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
Pearland, TX 77584  (Online Only)
I assist my clients with challenges such as emotional/behavioral disorders, foster care issues, abuse, trauma, personal, family and work stress, divorce and separation, marital and premarital concerns, etc.
**Click the "website" tab on the left to book a tele-therapy appointment online.** "Every Accomplishment Begins With The Decision To Try"- JFK. My intention is to help my clients identify hurts and habits that keep them from living their full potential and work through them. My goal is to provide a helping hand to clients in need and help them discover peace and purpose. I have over eight years of experience as a professional counselor serving children, adolescents, adults and families through a range of challenges.
I assist my clients with challenges such as emotional/behavioral disorders, foster care issues, abuse, trauma, personal, family and work stress, divorce and separation, marital and premarital concerns, etc.
**Click the "website" tab on the left to book a tele-therapy appointment online.** "Every Accomplishment Begins With The Decision To Try"- JFK. My intention is to help my clients identify hurts and habits that keep them from living their full potential and work through them. My goal is to provide a helping hand to clients in need and help them discover peace and purpose. I have over eight years of experience as a professional counselor serving children, adolescents, adults and families through a range of challenges.
(832) 637-5948 View (832) 637-5948
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SOL Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFTS
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Pearland, TX 77581  (Online Only)
Are you struggling in your marriage or intimate relationship? Perhaps you are facing infidelity or a betrayal of trust and wondering how you can overcome it. You are feeling hurt, angry, confused or frustrated and are wondering how to work it out and save your relationship. Maybe you feel trapped and are wondering how it got this bad? Do you want to learn ways to communicate where you feel hear and understood by your partner. Let me help you reconnect with your partner and have a happier life.
Are you struggling in your marriage or intimate relationship? Perhaps you are facing infidelity or a betrayal of trust and wondering how you can overcome it. You are feeling hurt, angry, confused or frustrated and are wondering how to work it out and save your relationship. Maybe you feel trapped and are wondering how it got this bad? Do you want to learn ways to communicate where you feel hear and understood by your partner. Let me help you reconnect with your partner and have a happier life.
(713) 766-4675 View (713) 766-4675
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Marcus Curry
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pearland, TX 77581
in Marriage & Family Therapy.
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” - Psalm 147:3 “I’ve always found the serenity prayer encouraging: “God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference…” I pursued counseling as a profession because I believe people can be equipped with the tools they need to process their pain, the courage needed to adjust their sails to the winds, and wisdom to confidently navigate the storms of life.”
in Marriage & Family Therapy.
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” - Psalm 147:3 “I’ve always found the serenity prayer encouraging: “God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference…” I pursued counseling as a profession because I believe people can be equipped with the tools they need to process their pain, the courage needed to adjust their sails to the winds, and wisdom to confidently navigate the storms of life.”
(281) 984-6626 View (281) 984-6626
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Yesenia P Bertl
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pearland, TX 77584
Not accepting new clients
Life is hard. It’s full of ups and downs and sometimes you might find it difficult to get back up again. Maybe your marriage is on the rocks or you’re grieving the loss of a loved one. Perhaps, you feel like the stressers of everyday life have become too overwhelming to manage and you’ve just had it with the anxiety that seems to run your life. Wherever you are, I’d like to help you get somewhere better. I’m passionate about getting to know you and helping you to take control over your life again and improve your most treasured relationships.
Life is hard. It’s full of ups and downs and sometimes you might find it difficult to get back up again. Maybe your marriage is on the rocks or you’re grieving the loss of a loved one. Perhaps, you feel like the stressers of everyday life have become too overwhelming to manage and you’ve just had it with the anxiety that seems to run your life. Wherever you are, I’d like to help you get somewhere better. I’m passionate about getting to know you and helping you to take control over your life again and improve your most treasured relationships.
(713) 955-5641 View (713) 955-5641
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Greg Fenberg
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CART
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pearland, TX 77581
EDUCATION / TRAINING: Licensed by the Texas State Board of Marriage and Family Therapy.
CREATE CHANGE TODAY! Offering therapy services to INDIVIDUALS, Couples and Families are also accommodated. Located in a safe, discreet, comfortable setting in downtown Galveston TX. To create change, we must be willing to consider how our lives can be different and then think, feel, and act in ways that are different. As a therapist, I seek to collaborate with my clients in creating therapeutic relationships aimed at understanding how our lives are continuously shaped by change and how we can in turn influence the process of change through dialogue and communication.
EDUCATION / TRAINING: Licensed by the Texas State Board of Marriage and Family Therapy.
CREATE CHANGE TODAY! Offering therapy services to INDIVIDUALS, Couples and Families are also accommodated. Located in a safe, discreet, comfortable setting in downtown Galveston TX. To create change, we must be willing to consider how our lives can be different and then think, feel, and act in ways that are different. As a therapist, I seek to collaborate with my clients in creating therapeutic relationships aimed at understanding how our lives are continuously shaped by change and how we can in turn influence the process of change through dialogue and communication.
(281) 798-2088 View (281) 798-2088
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John Michael Murray
Marriage & Family Therapist, JD, MS, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
Pearland, TX 77581
I am licensed both as a Professional Counselor and in Marriage and Family Therapy.
You are one-of-a-kind. And so, beginning with our first meeting, I will be sure that I clearly understand you and your unique needs. Then, as your therapist, I will work to help you establish and achieve the goals that are immportant to you. Effective psychotherapy supports the emotional healing that leads to wellbeing. My approach includes what I call "relational reflective listening and speaking". It's a process that developes and nurtures the deep respect I have for my patients. In our conversations you and I together will discover new possibilities, new hope that heals the heart.
I am licensed both as a Professional Counselor and in Marriage and Family Therapy.
You are one-of-a-kind. And so, beginning with our first meeting, I will be sure that I clearly understand you and your unique needs. Then, as your therapist, I will work to help you establish and achieve the goals that are immportant to you. Effective psychotherapy supports the emotional healing that leads to wellbeing. My approach includes what I call "relational reflective listening and speaking". It's a process that developes and nurtures the deep respect I have for my patients. In our conversations you and I together will discover new possibilities, new hope that heals the heart.
(832) 463-5602 View (832) 463-5602
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Julie Ung
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT-S, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Pearland, TX 77584  (Online Only)
Welcoming in 2024! Are you tired of experiencing dissatisfaction and distress? Are you feeling lonely and fearful that no one understands you? Isolation and avoidance can oftentimes lead to further anxiety and depression. Whether it is due to life's circumstances, a difficult relationship, or a transitional time in life, I am here to listen and help. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a passion for working with issues in parenting and behavior management, and infidelity in relationships. I am trained to work with children ages 5+, adolescents, and adults. I provide individual, couple, family and group services.
Welcoming in 2024! Are you tired of experiencing dissatisfaction and distress? Are you feeling lonely and fearful that no one understands you? Isolation and avoidance can oftentimes lead to further anxiety and depression. Whether it is due to life's circumstances, a difficult relationship, or a transitional time in life, I am here to listen and help. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a passion for working with issues in parenting and behavior management, and infidelity in relationships. I am trained to work with children ages 5+, adolescents, and adults. I provide individual, couple, family and group services.
(281) 937-4139 View (281) 937-4139
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Kelvin L McHenry
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, ASD-CS
Verified Verified
Pearland, TX 77581  (Online Only)
I believe that every client has, within them, the power to overcome any obstacle. Whether it is individual, couples/marital, familial, or relational concerns, together through collaboration, we can find a solution. I am an empathetic & solutions oriented therapist who believes in empowering my clients. I have found that assisting a client to fill their life skills tool box with healthy tools is an excellent way to resolve personal concerns on a long term basis. Please feel free to contact my offices at 832-977-6138 to schedule an appointment or a phone consultation. We are only offering virtual sessions at this time.
I believe that every client has, within them, the power to overcome any obstacle. Whether it is individual, couples/marital, familial, or relational concerns, together through collaboration, we can find a solution. I am an empathetic & solutions oriented therapist who believes in empowering my clients. I have found that assisting a client to fill their life skills tool box with healthy tools is an excellent way to resolve personal concerns on a long term basis. Please feel free to contact my offices at 832-977-6138 to schedule an appointment or a phone consultation. We are only offering virtual sessions at this time.
(832) 648-3674 View (832) 648-3674
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Henry M Pittman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LMFT-S, LPC-S, LCDC-CS, QSAP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pearland, TX 77588
I am a Multi-Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts since 1998, speaker, and author. I hold four licenses as a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Supervisor, Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, & Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist. Nationally, I hold a designation as a National Credential Counselor (NCC) Master Addiction Counselor (MAC), Substance Abuse Professional (SAP), Somatic Experience Practitioner (SEP)
I am a Multi-Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts since 1998, speaker, and author. I hold four licenses as a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Supervisor, Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, & Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist. Nationally, I hold a designation as a National Credential Counselor (NCC) Master Addiction Counselor (MAC), Substance Abuse Professional (SAP), Somatic Experience Practitioner (SEP)
(281) 214-6237 View (281) 214-6237
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Caryn W. Ayers
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, BCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pearland, TX 77581  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I offer coaching in personal, business, and marital relationships.
Courage. Seeking therapy is a personal act of courage. I am passionate about fostering hope, individual empowerment, well-being and wholeness. Helping adults and particularly women break free of the thoughts, feelings and actions that are barriers to their best life is the primary focus for my practice. I strive to provide supportive, authentic, non- judgmental counseling interactions designed to facilitate growth and personal insight. My primary clientele consists of women and adults who are dealing with life challenges including depression, grief, anger, divorce, anxiety, co-dependency, perfectionism and shame.
I offer coaching in personal, business, and marital relationships.
Courage. Seeking therapy is a personal act of courage. I am passionate about fostering hope, individual empowerment, well-being and wholeness. Helping adults and particularly women break free of the thoughts, feelings and actions that are barriers to their best life is the primary focus for my practice. I strive to provide supportive, authentic, non- judgmental counseling interactions designed to facilitate growth and personal insight. My primary clientele consists of women and adults who are dealing with life challenges including depression, grief, anger, divorce, anxiety, co-dependency, perfectionism and shame.
(832) 471-8466 View (832) 471-8466
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Steve Russell Long
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Pearland, TX 77581
I specialize in working with teenagers, young adults, men, couples and individuals struggling with sexual addiction, marriage and family issues, depression/grief, faith/religious issues and relationship skills.
I am a Christian counselor who works with individuals, families and couples. I help people discover, understand and work toward lasting change while encouraging personal development, growth and accountability. I create a safe, supportive environment while challenging you to achieve your goals.
I specialize in working with teenagers, young adults, men, couples and individuals struggling with sexual addiction, marriage and family issues, depression/grief, faith/religious issues and relationship skills.
I am a Christian counselor who works with individuals, families and couples. I help people discover, understand and work toward lasting change while encouraging personal development, growth and accountability. I create a safe, supportive environment while challenging you to achieve your goals.
(713) 678-0403 View (713) 678-0403
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Aimee Bentley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Pearland, TX 77581  (Online Only)
Her treatment areas include: Anger Management, Anxiety, Bullying, Coping skills, Crisis Counseling, Depression, Emotional Disturbance, Forgiveness, Grief/Loss, Infidelity, Marital, Peer Relationships, Premarital Counseling, Self Esteem issues, and Self-Harm.
**Accepting Aetna** Call (713) 678-0403 ext. 0 to schedule an appointment! It is my passion to come alongside people to hear their life stories and helping them navigate their path to find healing and hope. It is my passion to give my clients a safe place to share and to give my clients understanding and resources on how to bridge the gap with where they are and where they want to be. It is my aim to meet you where you are emotionally and spiritually to guide you in the healing process. I believe our true identity and hope is found in Jesus Christ and it would be my privilege to help you be restored.
Her treatment areas include: Anger Management, Anxiety, Bullying, Coping skills, Crisis Counseling, Depression, Emotional Disturbance, Forgiveness, Grief/Loss, Infidelity, Marital, Peer Relationships, Premarital Counseling, Self Esteem issues, and Self-Harm.
**Accepting Aetna** Call (713) 678-0403 ext. 0 to schedule an appointment! It is my passion to come alongside people to hear their life stories and helping them navigate their path to find healing and hope. It is my passion to give my clients a safe place to share and to give my clients understanding and resources on how to bridge the gap with where they are and where they want to be. It is my aim to meet you where you are emotionally and spiritually to guide you in the healing process. I believe our true identity and hope is found in Jesus Christ and it would be my privilege to help you be restored.
(713) 597-3274 View (713) 597-3274
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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.