Couples Counseling Therapists in Plano, TX

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Dr. Alexis Kubiak
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75093
If you need a therapist that can relate to the specific issues faced by African Americans and military spouses, has significant experience working with all types of people, and a myriad of mental health issues, please don't hesitate to reach out to schedule an appointment.
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!
If you need a therapist that can relate to the specific issues faced by African Americans and military spouses, has significant experience working with all types of people, and a myriad of mental health issues, please don't hesitate to reach out to schedule an appointment.
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!
(972) 784-8108 View (972) 784-8108
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Kaged Emotion Counseling & Consulting
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75024
Whether you are struggling with mental health issues as an individual or facing challenges in your relationship, Keonta is committed to supporting you on your journey towards healing and growth.
Keonta's approach to therapy is client-centered, meaning that he values the input and perspective of his clients in the therapeutic process. He believes that healing and growth are most effective when clients are active participants in their own therapy journey. Keonta also emphasizes the importance of building a strong therapeutic relationship based on trust and respect. In addition to his clinical work, Keonta is dedicated to ongoing professional development and stays current on the latest research and best practices in the field of mental health. Please access website link or scan QR code to book appointment.
Whether you are struggling with mental health issues as an individual or facing challenges in your relationship, Keonta is committed to supporting you on your journey towards healing and growth.
Keonta's approach to therapy is client-centered, meaning that he values the input and perspective of his clients in the therapeutic process. He believes that healing and growth are most effective when clients are active participants in their own therapy journey. Keonta also emphasizes the importance of building a strong therapeutic relationship based on trust and respect. In addition to his clinical work, Keonta is dedicated to ongoing professional development and stays current on the latest research and best practices in the field of mental health. Please access website link or scan QR code to book appointment.
(469) 727-0783 View (469) 727-0783
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La Tricia Cleveland
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75093
I have a passion for helping people whether it be teens, adults, couples, families, and individuals struggling with grief, stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and marital and familial conflict. My goal is to specialize in trauma in relationships, conflict, infidelity in marriage, and communication issues that plagues couples and families.
I have a passion for helping people whether it be teens, adults, couples, families, and individuals struggling with grief, stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and marital and familial conflict. My goal is to specialize in trauma in relationships, conflict, infidelity in marriage, and communication issues that plagues couples and families.
(469) 535-7881 View (469) 535-7881
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Yolanda Swope
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75093
I counsel adults, couples, families, and teens.
Are you having problems with your spouse or partner? Are you feeling sad or anxious? Are you going through a divorce? Are you trying to stay away from addiction? Control anger? I can help with couple's issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, relapse prevention, and much more. You've taken the first step today. Let's talk! (through Telehealth or in person). In addition, I do return to school evaluations (Risk assessments), provide Anger Management classes, parenting/co-parenting skills, alcohol awareness, Social skills for Autism, Child abuse and neglect trainings, and I do Immigration Evaluations. I am also an LPC-Supervisor.
I counsel adults, couples, families, and teens.
Are you having problems with your spouse or partner? Are you feeling sad or anxious? Are you going through a divorce? Are you trying to stay away from addiction? Control anger? I can help with couple's issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, relapse prevention, and much more. You've taken the first step today. Let's talk! (through Telehealth or in person). In addition, I do return to school evaluations (Risk assessments), provide Anger Management classes, parenting/co-parenting skills, alcohol awareness, Social skills for Autism, Child abuse and neglect trainings, and I do Immigration Evaluations. I am also an LPC-Supervisor.
(972) 737-1425 View (972) 737-1425
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Spero Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75024
Spero Counseling Services offers individual, couples, teen counseling and play therapy.
Are you at a loss on how to support your teen? Do you feel overwhelmed with behavioral issues of your little one? Are you struggling with balancing work and life? Is resentment becoming a more familiar feeling than love and compassion?
Spero Counseling Services offers individual, couples, teen counseling and play therapy.
Are you at a loss on how to support your teen? Do you feel overwhelmed with behavioral issues of your little one? Are you struggling with balancing work and life? Is resentment becoming a more familiar feeling than love and compassion?
(972) 576-9755 View (972) 576-9755
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Michelle Thomas
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75024
Michelle focus includes anxiety disorders, depression, stress management, anger management, grief, dual diagnosis, career adjustment, relationship challenges, marriage therapy.
Michelle is a Licensed Professional Counselor located in Dallas, Texas. Michelle’s education and experience gives her a wide perspective in working with a variety of clients concerns and issues. Michelle therapeutic style is direct but compassionate. " Our thoughts determine our feelings and our behavior". She has a specific interest in providing an opportunity for clients who want to integrate their faith into the counseling process. Michelle provides counseling services to adolescents, adults, families, and couples.
Michelle focus includes anxiety disorders, depression, stress management, anger management, grief, dual diagnosis, career adjustment, relationship challenges, marriage therapy.
Michelle is a Licensed Professional Counselor located in Dallas, Texas. Michelle’s education and experience gives her a wide perspective in working with a variety of clients concerns and issues. Michelle therapeutic style is direct but compassionate. " Our thoughts determine our feelings and our behavior". She has a specific interest in providing an opportunity for clients who want to integrate their faith into the counseling process. Michelle provides counseling services to adolescents, adults, families, and couples.
(682) 243-3251 View (682) 243-3251
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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,
(972) 640-8179 View (972) 640-8179
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Kathy Prial
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMFT, LCDC
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75024
Need help and want someone to talk to? I have the counseling, professional, and life experience that can help you through your personal, family, relationship and/or work issues. As your counselor, I will provide a safe and supportive space where you can express yourself and explore the past, present, and future you. I will guide you through the process using counseling techniques which will be personalized to align with your values and to support your goals. I look forward to helping you work through your issues and allow you to move forward with your life!
Need help and want someone to talk to? I have the counseling, professional, and life experience that can help you through your personal, family, relationship and/or work issues. As your counselor, I will provide a safe and supportive space where you can express yourself and explore the past, present, and future you. I will guide you through the process using counseling techniques which will be personalized to align with your values and to support your goals. I look forward to helping you work through your issues and allow you to move forward with your life!
(469) 336-3267 View (469) 336-3267
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Megan Pardy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75093
I have specific experience in pre-marital counseling, couples counseling, grief, anxiety, parenting skills, and communication skills.
I believe that good relationships make the difference between surviving and thriving. I am passionate about helping you to create relationships in your life that help you to thrive. Whether that relationship is with your partner/ spouse, mother, child, sister, or even yourself, my role is to facilitate communication and understanding in order for those relationships to be what you envision. I work with individuals, families, and couples who desire to work as a team to create the change you want to see.
I have specific experience in pre-marital counseling, couples counseling, grief, anxiety, parenting skills, and communication skills.
I believe that good relationships make the difference between surviving and thriving. I am passionate about helping you to create relationships in your life that help you to thrive. Whether that relationship is with your partner/ spouse, mother, child, sister, or even yourself, my role is to facilitate communication and understanding in order for those relationships to be what you envision. I work with individuals, families, and couples who desire to work as a team to create the change you want to see.
(972) 608-3092 View (972) 608-3092
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A True You Counseling PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S, LPCC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75024
Drawing on six years of clinical experience and thirteen years of practical experience dealing with both teens and couples, I help families determine the best approach to life stressors and help couples figure out if their marriage can be saved.
Are you running out of options with how to help your teen deal with various stressors stemming from bullying, depression, social anxiety or past trauma? Are you in a troubled marriage and aren't sure if you should stay or leave? If so, I can help. I specialize in helping parents find solutions to problems that their teens might face by providing solution-oriented, evidenced-based techniques that can be used in both the counseling office and at home. I also assist couples in determining what their best options are in a collaborative, supportive, and compassionate manner.
Drawing on six years of clinical experience and thirteen years of practical experience dealing with both teens and couples, I help families determine the best approach to life stressors and help couples figure out if their marriage can be saved.
Are you running out of options with how to help your teen deal with various stressors stemming from bullying, depression, social anxiety or past trauma? Are you in a troubled marriage and aren't sure if you should stay or leave? If so, I can help. I specialize in helping parents find solutions to problems that their teens might face by providing solution-oriented, evidenced-based techniques that can be used in both the counseling office and at home. I also assist couples in determining what their best options are in a collaborative, supportive, and compassionate manner.
(949) 397-2483 View (949) 397-2483
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Bond Buchanan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75023
Couples counseling can include resolving couple's conflict, enhancing unsatisfactory relationships, stress within relationships, unhealthy communication, navigating infidelity, re-establishing trust, separation,and sexual difficulties.
Welcome! Whether you are struggling with a temporary setback, or an ongoing problem, I can assist you. It is my experience that, as human beings, we all face life challenges, be they relational, personal, emotional, or physical, and our mental health affects how we respond to those challenges. I offer counseling to all ages (children, teens, adults) and provide services to individuals, couples, and families. Therapy can be short-term/ solution-focused, or longer- term, depending on your needs and desires.
Couples counseling can include resolving couple's conflict, enhancing unsatisfactory relationships, stress within relationships, unhealthy communication, navigating infidelity, re-establishing trust, separation,and sexual difficulties.
Welcome! Whether you are struggling with a temporary setback, or an ongoing problem, I can assist you. It is my experience that, as human beings, we all face life challenges, be they relational, personal, emotional, or physical, and our mental health affects how we respond to those challenges. I offer counseling to all ages (children, teens, adults) and provide services to individuals, couples, and families. Therapy can be short-term/ solution-focused, or longer- term, depending on your needs and desires.
(903) 905-8791 View (903) 905-8791
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Heidi Ellis
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75025
Ellis’ therapeutic style is characterized by high levels of warmth and collaboration, prioritizing safety and authenticity to create a unique and powerful client-therapist relationship.
Dr. Heidi Ellis, Ph.D., is a postdoctoral fellow who is passionate about working with children, adolescents, adults, and families as they navigate their mental health journeys. As a culturally minded therapist, Dr. Ellis values and respects all identities and strives to create a safe and inclusive space where every individual feels understood and supported.
Ellis’ therapeutic style is characterized by high levels of warmth and collaboration, prioritizing safety and authenticity to create a unique and powerful client-therapist relationship.
Dr. Heidi Ellis, Ph.D., is a postdoctoral fellow who is passionate about working with children, adolescents, adults, and families as they navigate their mental health journeys. As a culturally minded therapist, Dr. Ellis values and respects all identities and strives to create a safe and inclusive space where every individual feels understood and supported.
(972) 853-9401 View (972) 853-9401
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Vanessa Moore-Hundley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75074
Perhaps the most unique aspect of my practice is that I partner with my husband, who is also a therapist, when working with couples.
I love working with individuals who are ready to face the challenges of life in positive, proactive ways. I work to meet my clients where they are and then companion them on their personal journey toward health and wellness in all ares of their lives. I work best with individuals who are struggling with loss/grief; major life transitions such as health or career changes; and the aftermath of traumatic life events. I partner with my clients to create practical solutions to life challenges that hinder their personal progress.
Perhaps the most unique aspect of my practice is that I partner with my husband, who is also a therapist, when working with couples.
I love working with individuals who are ready to face the challenges of life in positive, proactive ways. I work to meet my clients where they are and then companion them on their personal journey toward health and wellness in all ares of their lives. I work best with individuals who are struggling with loss/grief; major life transitions such as health or career changes; and the aftermath of traumatic life events. I partner with my clients to create practical solutions to life challenges that hinder their personal progress.
(469) 721-6096 View (469) 721-6096
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Jason Branson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, BCPC, CMHIMP, CGE, C-DBT
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75093
(Now also licensed in Colorado) LIFE IS SUPPOSED TO BE GOOD! I'm here to help custom-tailor a strategy for making this declaration a reality for YOU. Problems with communication? Suffering from anxiety or depression? Is a loss keeping you stuck? Do you have a history of abuse/trauma? I can help. Coaching services: life direction/acquisition, couples' negotiation/mediation, combatting complacency, getting started, learning when and how to let go, setting limits with self/others, learning to love yourself unconditionally. Trained and certified by Drs. Ellyn Bader & Peter Pearson, The Couples Institute, Menlo Park, CA.
(Now also licensed in Colorado) LIFE IS SUPPOSED TO BE GOOD! I'm here to help custom-tailor a strategy for making this declaration a reality for YOU. Problems with communication? Suffering from anxiety or depression? Is a loss keeping you stuck? Do you have a history of abuse/trauma? I can help. Coaching services: life direction/acquisition, couples' negotiation/mediation, combatting complacency, getting started, learning when and how to let go, setting limits with self/others, learning to love yourself unconditionally. Trained and certified by Drs. Ellyn Bader & Peter Pearson, The Couples Institute, Menlo Park, CA.
(972) 528-8023 View (972) 528-8023
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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.
(214) 773-6201 View (214) 773-6201
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Audrey Paik
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75024  (Online Only)
You're a giver - but don't know how to receive. And you're very self-sufficient and independent because you can't trust or rely on anyone. On the surface you seem like you're doing well - you have a job, a relationship, you go on trips and so on. But underneath it all, you struggle with an inner critic that belittle you constantly. You struggle with the pressure to be "perfect" and "good" and never feel like you're good enough. Your relationships actually don't feel very fulfilling because you don't feel like you're being your true self in it. At the end of the day, you feel lonely and you chalk it up to "well this is how life is."
You're a giver - but don't know how to receive. And you're very self-sufficient and independent because you can't trust or rely on anyone. On the surface you seem like you're doing well - you have a job, a relationship, you go on trips and so on. But underneath it all, you struggle with an inner critic that belittle you constantly. You struggle with the pressure to be "perfect" and "good" and never feel like you're good enough. Your relationships actually don't feel very fulfilling because you don't feel like you're being your true self in it. At the end of the day, you feel lonely and you chalk it up to "well this is how life is."
(972) 779-9083 View (972) 779-9083
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Tamara Ljubisic
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CST
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75074
Have you found yourself feeling alone in a relationship or frustrated with the quality of relationship(s) in your life? Are you wanting to shift some aspect of your life that so far, despite your best effort- has been elusive? I am excited to witness healing and growth in my clients.
My belief around therapy is to focus on what you want to accomplish, drawing from strengths you already possess. My style tends to be more active and interactive. Often individuals and couples face an impasse & may realize they might not have the tools to move forward. For some, it may be an ongoing concern like managing anxiety/depression, enhancing communication, healing from 'the past'. For some, there is an experience or event that is prohibiting forward movement.
Have you found yourself feeling alone in a relationship or frustrated with the quality of relationship(s) in your life? Are you wanting to shift some aspect of your life that so far, despite your best effort- has been elusive? I am excited to witness healing and growth in my clients.
My belief around therapy is to focus on what you want to accomplish, drawing from strengths you already possess. My style tends to be more active and interactive. Often individuals and couples face an impasse & may realize they might not have the tools to move forward. For some, it may be an ongoing concern like managing anxiety/depression, enhancing communication, healing from 'the past'. For some, there is an experience or event that is prohibiting forward movement.
(214) 935-3922 View (214) 935-3922
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Carla McGowan
DR, CACP
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75023
Are you struggling with your relationships or feeling stuck somehow in your life? Do you feel like you keep repeating the same negative cycles and don't know how to change? I am here to tell you that there is hope and you can change your life and relationships! I am passionate about helping people understand, get to the root of their problems and solve them, not just deal with the symptoms of those problems. I am a faith based coach with a doctorate in counseling and I have helped hundreds of individuals and couples break free from negative patterns of thinking and behavior and replace those patterns with positive, healthy ones.
Are you struggling with your relationships or feeling stuck somehow in your life? Do you feel like you keep repeating the same negative cycles and don't know how to change? I am here to tell you that there is hope and you can change your life and relationships! I am passionate about helping people understand, get to the root of their problems and solve them, not just deal with the symptoms of those problems. I am a faith based coach with a doctorate in counseling and I have helped hundreds of individuals and couples break free from negative patterns of thinking and behavior and replace those patterns with positive, healthy ones.
(214) 666-5310 View (214) 666-5310
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Ken McGill
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT, CSAT
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75093
McGill's specialties and interests: Individual, Couples, Family and Group Therapy; Chemical, Sexual and Gambling Addictions; Cultivating Sexual Health in relationships; Pre-Marital, Marital and Family Counseling; Traumatization and Abuse; Depression, Grief, Domestic Violence; Faith-based Issues; Men’s and Women’s Issues; Students and Student/ Professional Athletes; Cultural Diversity issues.
Dr. Ken McGill has been counseling for 25 years. Dr. McGill has a BA in Religion, and his Masters in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University, Los Angeles. Dr. McGill has his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Azusa Pacific University, and is a Licensed MFT in Texas and California. Dr. McGill holds a certification in Alcohol and Drug Studies from UCLA, and is a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist. Dr. McGill directed a residential treatment program for people challenged with sexual compulsivity, relationship addiction and sexual trauma. Dr. McGill also respectfully supports the integration of spirituality into the clinical treatment process.
McGill's specialties and interests: Individual, Couples, Family and Group Therapy; Chemical, Sexual and Gambling Addictions; Cultivating Sexual Health in relationships; Pre-Marital, Marital and Family Counseling; Traumatization and Abuse; Depression, Grief, Domestic Violence; Faith-based Issues; Men’s and Women’s Issues; Students and Student/ Professional Athletes; Cultural Diversity issues.
Dr. Ken McGill has been counseling for 25 years. Dr. McGill has a BA in Religion, and his Masters in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University, Los Angeles. Dr. McGill has his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Azusa Pacific University, and is a Licensed MFT in Texas and California. Dr. McGill holds a certification in Alcohol and Drug Studies from UCLA, and is a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist. Dr. McGill directed a residential treatment program for people challenged with sexual compulsivity, relationship addiction and sexual trauma. Dr. McGill also respectfully supports the integration of spirituality into the clinical treatment process.
(972) 290-1067 View (972) 290-1067
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Saheedah Harris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75093
Waitlist for new clients
Saheedah is also passionate about mental health concerns specific to women including postpartum depression, anxiety, depression, mood-related challenges, and relationship stress.
Saheedah is a Licensed Clinical Level Social Worker, Therapist & owner of Beloved Healing. Saheedah has over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, couples & families. Due to the stigma of mental illness in the Black community, Saheedah is passionate about normalizing conversations about mental health and educating populations who have been historically underserved. Saheedah uses a variety of modalities to address issues such as grief and loss, depression, anxiety, anger management, family and workplace conflict, and phase of life transitions.
Saheedah is also passionate about mental health concerns specific to women including postpartum depression, anxiety, depression, mood-related challenges, and relationship stress.
Saheedah is a Licensed Clinical Level Social Worker, Therapist & owner of Beloved Healing. Saheedah has over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, couples & families. Due to the stigma of mental illness in the Black community, Saheedah is passionate about normalizing conversations about mental health and educating populations who have been historically underserved. Saheedah uses a variety of modalities to address issues such as grief and loss, depression, anxiety, anger management, family and workplace conflict, and phase of life transitions.
(469) 840-3540 View (469) 840-3540
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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.