Couples Counseling Therapists in Plano, TX
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Moses Chism Jr.
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75024 (Online Only)
Are you sick and tired of being controlled by your emotions and negative thoughts? Are you tormented by memories from your past or present events, pain that has a hold around your heart and is keeping you from fulfilling your purpose in life? If you've answered "yes" to any of these questions, then welcome to Innovative Centered Counseling. My experience includes work as a private practitioner and a hospital-based therapist. I enjoy helping those who struggle with mental health issues, depression, anxiety, anger, suicidal thoughts, addictions, physical and sexual abuse recovery, relationship problems, and sexuality adjustment issues.
Are you sick and tired of being controlled by your emotions and negative thoughts? Are you tormented by memories from your past or present events, pain that has a hold around your heart and is keeping you from fulfilling your purpose in life? If you've answered "yes" to any of these questions, then welcome to Innovative Centered Counseling. My experience includes work as a private practitioner and a hospital-based therapist. I enjoy helping those who struggle with mental health issues, depression, anxiety, anger, suicidal thoughts, addictions, physical and sexual abuse recovery, relationship problems, and sexuality adjustment issues.
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I specialize in treating adults and adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). I enjoy working alongside couples, helping them navigate challenging life transitions together. With a welcoming and supportive personality, I strive to create an environment where you can feel at ease in my presence. Building a trust-based relationship is paramount to me, and I am committed to earning your trust through our therapeutic journey together. My goal is to empower you with healthy coping strategies and boost your confidence in working through difficult situations.
I specialize in treating adults and adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). I enjoy working alongside couples, helping them navigate challenging life transitions together. With a welcoming and supportive personality, I strive to create an environment where you can feel at ease in my presence. Building a trust-based relationship is paramount to me, and I am committed to earning your trust through our therapeutic journey together. My goal is to empower you with healthy coping strategies and boost your confidence in working through difficult situations.
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Antoinette Griffin
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LPC-A
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75024
I work with adolescents 13+, adults, couples, and veterans through life challenges in a supportive role.
Life is a journey, and we tend to get stuck in situations like a record with a scratch that requires a slight nudge to get back on track. The goal is to help you recognize where you are stuck and provide that nudge. I offer a safe and trusting environment to process your anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and anger.
I work with adolescents 13+, adults, couples, and veterans through life challenges in a supportive role.
Life is a journey, and we tend to get stuck in situations like a record with a scratch that requires a slight nudge to get back on track. The goal is to help you recognize where you are stuck and provide that nudge. I offer a safe and trusting environment to process your anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and anger.
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Traci Koen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, RPT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75024
I work as a partner with my clients to gain or restore a healthy balance individually and within the context of their relationships. I work with the whole person from a humanistic and systems perspective. We do not live in a vacuum, therefore each and every person is connected to others somehow in relationship, whether that relationship is healthy, conflicted or estranged and whether that relationship is with family, friends or colleagues. There is great value in working with an unbiased professional to help identify patterns and ways of relating that are possibly holding us back from living the life we desire.
I work as a partner with my clients to gain or restore a healthy balance individually and within the context of their relationships. I work with the whole person from a humanistic and systems perspective. We do not live in a vacuum, therefore each and every person is connected to others somehow in relationship, whether that relationship is healthy, conflicted or estranged and whether that relationship is with family, friends or colleagues. There is great value in working with an unbiased professional to help identify patterns and ways of relating that are possibly holding us back from living the life we desire.
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The preteen/teen stage is my favorite, but I work with all ages, 10-65+, couples and families.
It is not uncommon to feel like life is unraveling at the seams; it has a way of making you feel lonely, lost, uncertain and trapped at times. You deserve the best support possible.
The preteen/teen stage is my favorite, but I work with all ages, 10-65+, couples and families.
It is not uncommon to feel like life is unraveling at the seams; it has a way of making you feel lonely, lost, uncertain and trapped at times. You deserve the best support possible.
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Joseph Brigandi
Licensed Professional Counselor, NREMT, MS, MEd, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75093
I believe in a collaborative approach & I consider myself a partner in your health and wellness.
I'm a counselor/psychotherapist and I specialize in three things: #1, Depth Psychology with a strong Jungian focus #2, Post Traumatic Stress Disorders and the Traumatic Recovery Process #3, Psychotherapy for Physicians, Executives and Senior leaders working through crisis. I'm certified in (EMDR) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. My passion for working with people experiencing post traumatic stress came as a result of my own experiences as an EMT and Paramedic during my career in emergency medicine serving as a first responder in Arizona, California and Texas currently nearing thirty years of service.
I believe in a collaborative approach & I consider myself a partner in your health and wellness.
I'm a counselor/psychotherapist and I specialize in three things: #1, Depth Psychology with a strong Jungian focus #2, Post Traumatic Stress Disorders and the Traumatic Recovery Process #3, Psychotherapy for Physicians, Executives and Senior leaders working through crisis. I'm certified in (EMDR) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. My passion for working with people experiencing post traumatic stress came as a result of my own experiences as an EMT and Paramedic during my career in emergency medicine serving as a first responder in Arizona, California and Texas currently nearing thirty years of service.
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David Ashburner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CSAT, CPTT, CHFP
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75074
MEN, PARTNER, and COUPLES counseling are what David specializes in. When you come to see David, you can be assured that with his training and life experience that he is ready to help you achieve the goals you want. He is a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), Certified Partner Trauma Therapist (CPTT), Emotionally Focused Therapist (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapist (EMDR), and is one of only 18 therapists trained as a Certified Hope and Freedom Practitioner (CHFP). As a CHFP David offers 3-day Intensive Therapy to jump start recovery for individuals, and healing for couples.
MEN, PARTNER, and COUPLES counseling are what David specializes in. When you come to see David, you can be assured that with his training and life experience that he is ready to help you achieve the goals you want. He is a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), Certified Partner Trauma Therapist (CPTT), Emotionally Focused Therapist (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapist (EMDR), and is one of only 18 therapists trained as a Certified Hope and Freedom Practitioner (CHFP). As a CHFP David offers 3-day Intensive Therapy to jump start recovery for individuals, and healing for couples.
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Amongst Tamara's areas of expertise are the treatment of Anxiety, Depression, PTSD/ Trauma, Bipolar, Borderline Personality Disorder, Mood Disorders, Self-Esteem, Stress, Grief, Life Transitions, Physical Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Self-Harm, Suicidal Ideation, Substance Use, Traumatic Brain Injury, Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Parenting Issues, Family System Issues and Relationship Issues. Tamara enjoys working with teens, adults, seniors, couples, and families.
Amongst Tamara's areas of expertise are the treatment of Anxiety, Depression, PTSD/ Trauma, Bipolar, Borderline Personality Disorder, Mood Disorders, Self-Esteem, Stress, Grief, Life Transitions, Physical Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Self-Harm, Suicidal Ideation, Substance Use, Traumatic Brain Injury, Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Parenting Issues, Family System Issues and Relationship Issues. Tamara enjoys working with teens, adults, seniors, couples, and families.
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Therapy is an intensely personal process which can be both exquisitely liberating and excruciatingly difficult. To honor this, I focus on developing a strong relationship with you characterized by compassion and a suspension of judgments. No topic is off-limits in my office; nothing is "unspeakable" or "unthinkable." What I ask of my clients is to be honest and searching. I will never coerce you into divulging something before you are ready, but I may encourage you to examine the deeper meanings behind interactions that have been troubling you. Together we will uncover truths and sort through whatever may rise up.
Therapy is an intensely personal process which can be both exquisitely liberating and excruciatingly difficult. To honor this, I focus on developing a strong relationship with you characterized by compassion and a suspension of judgments. No topic is off-limits in my office; nothing is "unspeakable" or "unthinkable." What I ask of my clients is to be honest and searching. I will never coerce you into divulging something before you are ready, but I may encourage you to examine the deeper meanings behind interactions that have been troubling you. Together we will uncover truths and sort through whatever may rise up.
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Lesbian Therapist-Cara Waters
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75075 (Online Only)
I specialize in trauma, addiction, relationship issues and LGBTQ+ issues.
I serve the LGBTQ+ community, but my practice is welcoming to everyone. I provide individual and couple counseling to those dealing with trauma, addiction and codependence/relational issues. I incorporate experiential therapy when talk therapy isn't enough. Clients will not only gain self-awareness during our sessions but will also begin to understand the "why" that influences their behaviors. Clients will be educated and empowered throughout our sessions together. You can learn more information about me and my practice by visiting www.healingwaters111.com.
I specialize in trauma, addiction, relationship issues and LGBTQ+ issues.
I serve the LGBTQ+ community, but my practice is welcoming to everyone. I provide individual and couple counseling to those dealing with trauma, addiction and codependence/relational issues. I incorporate experiential therapy when talk therapy isn't enough. Clients will not only gain self-awareness during our sessions but will also begin to understand the "why" that influences their behaviors. Clients will be educated and empowered throughout our sessions together. You can learn more information about me and my practice by visiting www.healingwaters111.com.
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I offer an alternative to a traditional therapy setting; a safe place to work on yourself or your relationship with complete confidentiality and privacy. I believe in making this journey accessible to you by offering phone, video conferencing and face-to-face sessions.
RELATIONSHIP COACHING: Unknowingly, we often lack critical tools in how we communicate and interact with our partners.
I offer an alternative to a traditional therapy setting; a safe place to work on yourself or your relationship with complete confidentiality and privacy. I believe in making this journey accessible to you by offering phone, video conferencing and face-to-face sessions.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75093
I know how hard it can be to desperately want to change your life but be unsure what direction to go, or what steps to take. Whether you are trying to recover from childhood trauma, struggling with anxiety and depression, relationship issues, family issues, or need help with self-esteem or building better boundaries I can help. I have approximately 13 years of experience working with people with differing mental health issues from all walks of life. I use a personalized approach to get to know your unique perspective and with our powers combined, you will be unstoppable!
I know how hard it can be to desperately want to change your life but be unsure what direction to go, or what steps to take. Whether you are trying to recover from childhood trauma, struggling with anxiety and depression, relationship issues, family issues, or need help with self-esteem or building better boundaries I can help. I have approximately 13 years of experience working with people with differing mental health issues from all walks of life. I use a personalized approach to get to know your unique perspective and with our powers combined, you will be unstoppable!
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I work with individuals, couples and families.
I have worked in the field of psychology throughout my entire career. Beginning in graduate school, I was able to gain experience working in a private psychiatric hospital and later worked on various research projects focusing on marriage, self-management, television impact on children, and others. Upon graduating, I took a position of Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology at SMU then later transitioned to private practice. I have had my practice of psychology for more than 30 years.
I work with individuals, couples and families.
I have worked in the field of psychology throughout my entire career. Beginning in graduate school, I was able to gain experience working in a private psychiatric hospital and later worked on various research projects focusing on marriage, self-management, television impact on children, and others. Upon graduating, I took a position of Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology at SMU then later transitioned to private practice. I have had my practice of psychology for more than 30 years.
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Veronica Petty
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75024 (Online Only)
Navigating the complexities of life can be overwhelming, especially for those caring for elderly parents, those with children, and those seeking a deeper relationship with a loved one.
Life's journey is a maze of challenges, and I'm here to support you through it with compassion and expertise. I specialize in REALITY and helping humans get through this journey is what I'm about. I am dedicated to assisting parents in understanding and adapting to the myriad of adjustments their children encounter. Whether your child is grappling with personal struggles or adjusting to a new environment, I'm here to be an anchor, helping you to find stability and confidence in your parenting journey. My passion extends to providing therapeutic support for all adults as well,
Navigating the complexities of life can be overwhelming, especially for those caring for elderly parents, those with children, and those seeking a deeper relationship with a loved one.
Life's journey is a maze of challenges, and I'm here to support you through it with compassion and expertise. I specialize in REALITY and helping humans get through this journey is what I'm about. I am dedicated to assisting parents in understanding and adapting to the myriad of adjustments their children encounter. Whether your child is grappling with personal struggles or adjusting to a new environment, I'm here to be an anchor, helping you to find stability and confidence in your parenting journey. My passion extends to providing therapeutic support for all adults as well,
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Do you tend to hold everything in? Does it feel like too much right now? Let me help you unload. If you have been struggling with anxiety, relational difficulties, changes in your life, chronic illness, perinatal concerns, spiritual/religious concerns, or trauma, I would love to support you by giving you a safe space to process and heal. I believe effective healing begins with a strong relationship between the therapist and client, and I truly see it as an honor to serve you.
Do you tend to hold everything in? Does it feel like too much right now? Let me help you unload. If you have been struggling with anxiety, relational difficulties, changes in your life, chronic illness, perinatal concerns, spiritual/religious concerns, or trauma, I would love to support you by giving you a safe space to process and heal. I believe effective healing begins with a strong relationship between the therapist and client, and I truly see it as an honor to serve you.
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Donna P. Xu
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LPC-A
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75093
¡Hola a todos! Me llamo Donna, Mexicana a hueso colorado y soy bilingüe en Ingles y Español. I'm EMDR therapy trained (treatment for trauma). I am here to help you to the best of my ability and most of all, I'm open-minded about cultures, beliefs, sexual orientation, and walks of life. My office space is a judgment-free zone. I work with grief, anxiety, depression, intergenerational and religious trauma, losses, life transitions, and relationship issues.
¡Hola a todos! Me llamo Donna, Mexicana a hueso colorado y soy bilingüe en Ingles y Español. I'm EMDR therapy trained (treatment for trauma). I am here to help you to the best of my ability and most of all, I'm open-minded about cultures, beliefs, sexual orientation, and walks of life. My office space is a judgment-free zone. I work with grief, anxiety, depression, intergenerational and religious trauma, losses, life transitions, and relationship issues.
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Mary Alice Radtke, MEd, LPC, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75093
LIFE CAN BE BETTER! Families, couples, adults, and adolescents working with therapist Mary Alice Radtke find solutions to problems by identifying and leveraging their innate strengths and competencies. Mary Alice, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, specializes in helping people repair and improve their relationships through healthy communication, the expression of emotions, and conflict resolution. Her expertise includes relationship healing, helping adults and children cope with divorce, co-parenting and blended families, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma recovery, anger management, and self-esteem. She offers day, evening, and weekend appointments in a private, confidential setting.
LIFE CAN BE BETTER! Families, couples, adults, and adolescents working with therapist Mary Alice Radtke find solutions to problems by identifying and leveraging their innate strengths and competencies. Mary Alice, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, specializes in helping people repair and improve their relationships through healthy communication, the expression of emotions, and conflict resolution. Her expertise includes relationship healing, helping adults and children cope with divorce, co-parenting and blended families, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma recovery, anger management, and self-esteem. She offers day, evening, and weekend appointments in a private, confidential setting.
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You served, and now you’re fucked. You spend your nights worrying about whether or not you did the right thing, about whether you’re failing your family, about how you and your spouse don’t connect anymore. You would have done this, and you should have done that, and oh shit what did I do, and those things haunt you at night. You’ve tried everything to get it done on your own because, hey, they trained us to be independent and strong, right? But you don’t feel strong anymore. And you don’t feel comfortable talking to anyone. A: you don’t want to relive it, and B: you’re not all share-y and interested in talking out your garbage.
You served, and now you’re fucked. You spend your nights worrying about whether or not you did the right thing, about whether you’re failing your family, about how you and your spouse don’t connect anymore. You would have done this, and you should have done that, and oh shit what did I do, and those things haunt you at night. You’ve tried everything to get it done on your own because, hey, they trained us to be independent and strong, right? But you don’t feel strong anymore. And you don’t feel comfortable talking to anyone. A: you don’t want to relive it, and B: you’re not all share-y and interested in talking out your garbage.
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Also, as a Gottman-trained therapist and workshop leader, I enjoy working with individuals and couples to build healthy relationship skills, whether creating a new foundation or rekindling romance.
I believe life’s ups and downs give depth and meaning to life, however, as these occur, a person's unique inner rhythm may become unbalanced. If you are experiencing infertility or a medical illness, stress, anxiety, loss, or relationship issues, your life may feel unsettled. Counseling can help calm the chaos by helping you to identify thoughts, feelings, and behaviors not serving you well and replace them with healthy productive ones. You can develop acceptance and skills, grieve and process difficult emotions, and problem-solve to move forward in life. We can work together to restore your inner balance and bring you inner peace.
Also, as a Gottman-trained therapist and workshop leader, I enjoy working with individuals and couples to build healthy relationship skills, whether creating a new foundation or rekindling romance.
I believe life’s ups and downs give depth and meaning to life, however, as these occur, a person's unique inner rhythm may become unbalanced. If you are experiencing infertility or a medical illness, stress, anxiety, loss, or relationship issues, your life may feel unsettled. Counseling can help calm the chaos by helping you to identify thoughts, feelings, and behaviors not serving you well and replace them with healthy productive ones. You can develop acceptance and skills, grieve and process difficult emotions, and problem-solve to move forward in life. We can work together to restore your inner balance and bring you inner peace.
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Dr Joan Weathersbee Ellason PhD LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75074
My primary goal is to help people achieve their highest potential and purpose in life, with the freedom to be who they were meant to be. Having worked with individuals, couples, and families for over 3 decades, it is my dedicated honor to be able to help people grow and heal both emotionally and spiritually. I have published a sound, innovative approach to healing and recovery. More information is available at www.drjwe.com and drjoanweathersbee.com Best way to reach me is by phone.
My primary goal is to help people achieve their highest potential and purpose in life, with the freedom to be who they were meant to be. Having worked with individuals, couples, and families for over 3 decades, it is my dedicated honor to be able to help people grow and heal both emotionally and spiritually. I have published a sound, innovative approach to healing and recovery. More information is available at www.drjwe.com and drjoanweathersbee.com Best way to reach me is by phone.
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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.