Couples Counseling Therapists in Waco, TX
The Relationship Clinic - Gary Wardlaw
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMFT, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Waco, TX 76708
Marriage is on the rocks? Single and wanting to explore dating? It is never too late to learn about attachment styles – both yours and your partners! And though my love for couples runs deep, I'm equally as passionate to work with individuals who want to explore and strengthen important relationships – whether it be with a parent, boss, friend or God.
Have you ever thought – what distinguishes healthy relationships that are able to thrive from unhealthy ones that tend to be full of stress? Is it self-will? Determination? As a couples and family therapist, I believe the one distinguishing factor is "attachment". Attachment is the ability to connect with others. Depending on our ability (or inability) to attach interpersonally, determines the overall satisfaction we experience within our intimate relationships. Also, having been a victim of racism, I opened this practice as a place that people of color can heal from the impact of both blatant and systemic oppression.
Marriage is on the rocks? Single and wanting to explore dating? It is never too late to learn about attachment styles – both yours and your partners! And though my love for couples runs deep, I'm equally as passionate to work with individuals who want to explore and strengthen important relationships – whether it be with a parent, boss, friend or God.
Have you ever thought – what distinguishes healthy relationships that are able to thrive from unhealthy ones that tend to be full of stress? Is it self-will? Determination? As a couples and family therapist, I believe the one distinguishing factor is "attachment". Attachment is the ability to connect with others. Depending on our ability (or inability) to attach interpersonally, determines the overall satisfaction we experience within our intimate relationships. Also, having been a victim of racism, I opened this practice as a place that people of color can heal from the impact of both blatant and systemic oppression.
Research shows that the counselor-client relationship is the most important factor for success in therapy.
I work with individuals and couples navigating complex relationship issues. If you and your partner are struggling with escalating conflict, constant fighting, betrayal, or simply feeling disconnected from one another, let me help you build a love that lasts. If you are seeking more stable dating relationships or are rebuilding post separation, I can help you process the past and identify what you need in future relationships. I use attachment research and evidence-based interventions to teach you where things went wrong and how to build a stable, healthy relationship moving forward.
Research shows that the counselor-client relationship is the most important factor for success in therapy.
I work with individuals and couples navigating complex relationship issues. If you and your partner are struggling with escalating conflict, constant fighting, betrayal, or simply feeling disconnected from one another, let me help you build a love that lasts. If you are seeking more stable dating relationships or are rebuilding post separation, I can help you process the past and identify what you need in future relationships. I use attachment research and evidence-based interventions to teach you where things went wrong and how to build a stable, healthy relationship moving forward.
By using proven therapeutic approaches, Michael will help you embrace correct principles to govern your behavior, to enhance your wellbeing, and to promote peace. This will involve practicing relationship skills in our counseling sessions. Collaborate with Michael to find solutions and exceptions to your perceived problems. Strive to achieve unique outcomes by honoring your values and embracing your strengths. Work hopefully toward a miraculous future of peace and joy.
By using proven therapeutic approaches, Michael will help you embrace correct principles to govern your behavior, to enhance your wellbeing, and to promote peace. This will involve practicing relationship skills in our counseling sessions. Collaborate with Michael to find solutions and exceptions to your perceived problems. Strive to achieve unique outcomes by honoring your values and embracing your strengths. Work hopefully toward a miraculous future of peace and joy.
Victor Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC-, Assoc
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Waco, TX 76708
Clinical Focus: All ages who are experiencing post traumatic stress symptoms, anxiety, depression, life transitions, identity, parenting, marital/ couples/family counseling, stress, and mood and personality disorders.
Clinical Focus: All ages who are experiencing post traumatic stress symptoms, anxiety, depression, life transitions, identity, parenting, marital/ couples/family counseling, stress, and mood and personality disorders.
In my practice I serve children 12 and up! I have a passion for children, teens and adults who suffer with anxiety, depression, grief, personality disorders and trauma. I specialize in helping children and young adults in their journey toward empowerment, independence and self discovery. I have a specific insight for children of addicts/alcoholics. I have experience working with diverse populations to include: LGBTQI, children in the foster care system, the elderly, victims of abuse, families and couples. In therapy, I take a person-centered approach to healing that focuses on the client as the expert in their own life.
In my practice I serve children 12 and up! I have a passion for children, teens and adults who suffer with anxiety, depression, grief, personality disorders and trauma. I specialize in helping children and young adults in their journey toward empowerment, independence and self discovery. I have a specific insight for children of addicts/alcoholics. I have experience working with diverse populations to include: LGBTQI, children in the foster care system, the elderly, victims of abuse, families and couples. In therapy, I take a person-centered approach to healing that focuses on the client as the expert in their own life.
Tammy J Holland
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CTHP
Verified Verified
Waco, TX 76702 (Online Only)
Hello and Welcome. The first step to healing is looking for a therapist and making an appointment for help. Are you in the middle of a transition? Transitions can be changing jobs, dissolving a relationship, entering into a new relationship or just accepting change in yourself. These changes can be challenging, exhilarating and frightening all at the same time. It is difficult to remain healthy mentally and physically at these times without some help from professionals.
Hello and Welcome. The first step to healing is looking for a therapist and making an appointment for help. Are you in the middle of a transition? Transitions can be changing jobs, dissolving a relationship, entering into a new relationship or just accepting change in yourself. These changes can be challenging, exhilarating and frightening all at the same time. It is difficult to remain healthy mentally and physically at these times without some help from professionals.
Allegiance Mental Health & Wellness Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Waco, TX 76701 (Online Only)
Theophlius Watson, LCSW-S, is a mental health therapist with over a decade of experience working with clients of diverse backgrounds. Theo is trained in EMDR, PREP couples therapy, CBT and other proven techniques. Theo’s use of evidenced-based techniques, specialized training, trauma-focused approach and couples therapy has produced highly favorable outcomes for the clients he’s worked with.
Theophlius Watson, LCSW-S, is a mental health therapist with over a decade of experience working with clients of diverse backgrounds. Theo is trained in EMDR, PREP couples therapy, CBT and other proven techniques. Theo’s use of evidenced-based techniques, specialized training, trauma-focused approach and couples therapy has produced highly favorable outcomes for the clients he’s worked with.
I have particular knowledge and skills in supporting women through verbal and emotional abuse, helping women through embodiment and positive sexuality, supporting couples, and helping men understand relationship success.
I am here for you in your next step, whether it's speaking your truth, self-awareness and growth, navigating a difficult relationship, or support through a hard time. My ideal client is couples or individuals ready to gain emotional intelligence and become healthier. We all carry light and dark. We make choices and wake up every morning living with our choices, but not everybody knows who to talk to or how to open up. Everyone needs a person to confide in, a springboard for growth, or help through the hardest seasons of life.
I have particular knowledge and skills in supporting women through verbal and emotional abuse, helping women through embodiment and positive sexuality, supporting couples, and helping men understand relationship success.
I am here for you in your next step, whether it's speaking your truth, self-awareness and growth, navigating a difficult relationship, or support through a hard time. My ideal client is couples or individuals ready to gain emotional intelligence and become healthier. We all carry light and dark. We make choices and wake up every morning living with our choices, but not everybody knows who to talk to or how to open up. Everyone needs a person to confide in, a springboard for growth, or help through the hardest seasons of life.
Melissa Mendez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Waco, TX 76710 (Online Only)
I collaborate with you to develop strengths and challenge troublesome or unwanted aspects of your patterns to have more connected, satisfying relationship with yourself and others.
If you are working to manage the multiple roles of parent, spouse, and employee, or you are feeling burned out and not sure where to start, you aren't alone! Managing your mental health needs and the needs of your family, working through previous or recent trauma to get through blocks in your relationships, or considering how you can move forward from old patterns can all happen in the context of a safe, therapeutic relationship!
I collaborate with you to develop strengths and challenge troublesome or unwanted aspects of your patterns to have more connected, satisfying relationship with yourself and others.
If you are working to manage the multiple roles of parent, spouse, and employee, or you are feeling burned out and not sure where to start, you aren't alone! Managing your mental health needs and the needs of your family, working through previous or recent trauma to get through blocks in your relationships, or considering how you can move forward from old patterns can all happen in the context of a safe, therapeutic relationship!
Kristen A. Gammel
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A, NCC
Verified Verified
Waco, TX 76710
Together, we work to identify tools and strategies to address challenging areas like anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts, relationship conflicts, grief, and trauma.
Life is full of challenges that we were not created to overcome alone. I believe therapy is a valuable source of tools and encouragement that enables individuals to develop healthy skills and responses. My goal is to meet each client where they are, striving to create a welcoming environment where they can process and problem-solve. I collaborate with clients to explore and identify the root issues of struggles and conflicts. We then explore their strengths and weaknesses to find solutions and develop healthy coping strategies to assist them in setting and achieving reasonable goals.
Together, we work to identify tools and strategies to address challenging areas like anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts, relationship conflicts, grief, and trauma.
Life is full of challenges that we were not created to overcome alone. I believe therapy is a valuable source of tools and encouragement that enables individuals to develop healthy skills and responses. My goal is to meet each client where they are, striving to create a welcoming environment where they can process and problem-solve. I collaborate with clients to explore and identify the root issues of struggles and conflicts. We then explore their strengths and weaknesses to find solutions and develop healthy coping strategies to assist them in setting and achieving reasonable goals.
Worth Loughlin
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waco, TX 76701
Through a foundation of trust, empathy, and authenticity, I seek to partner with clients through understanding their story and moving towards healing, wholeness, and growth.
Is your life in chaos due to anxiety, worry, low self esteem, or relationship distress? Do you feel hopeless and that you'll never be enough? Maybe you feel like you're not able to manage your day to day and that you never will break the cycle. Worse yet, do you feel that you're coping in ways that won't benefit you in the long run? You are not alone and you can mend! I help individuals learn ways to heal and break negative patterns of coping. Together, we’ll grow in understanding the origins of your problems and learn to derail the cycles of pain that feel never-ending!
Through a foundation of trust, empathy, and authenticity, I seek to partner with clients through understanding their story and moving towards healing, wholeness, and growth.
Is your life in chaos due to anxiety, worry, low self esteem, or relationship distress? Do you feel hopeless and that you'll never be enough? Maybe you feel like you're not able to manage your day to day and that you never will break the cycle. Worse yet, do you feel that you're coping in ways that won't benefit you in the long run? You are not alone and you can mend! I help individuals learn ways to heal and break negative patterns of coping. Together, we’ll grow in understanding the origins of your problems and learn to derail the cycles of pain that feel never-ending!
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Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
Waco, TX 76712 (Online Only)
Veronica can work with preteens, adolescents, adults and couples.
Veronica focuses on creating a healthy environment where clients can feel cared for, pressure-free and understood. Being able to help clients to find a safe place where they can connect with themselves is her passion and motivation. She decided to become a Licensed Professional Counselor when she realized the need for counseling services for minority populations and vulnerable communities. Veronica desires to help people from different backgrounds, cultural and sexual identities, financial situations, and life experiences.
Veronica can work with preteens, adolescents, adults and couples.
Veronica focuses on creating a healthy environment where clients can feel cared for, pressure-free and understood. Being able to help clients to find a safe place where they can connect with themselves is her passion and motivation. She decided to become a Licensed Professional Counselor when she realized the need for counseling services for minority populations and vulnerable communities. Veronica desires to help people from different backgrounds, cultural and sexual identities, financial situations, and life experiences.
Casey Benac
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Waco, TX 76701
From depression and anxiety, to major life transitions and relationship difficulties, Casey has seen clients manage and overcome many difficulties.
If you find yourself in a difficult place, let me be the first to say, you are not alone. We all have times in our lives when we need a voice of hope, a listening ear, and eyes to see beyond our current circumstances. Making the decision to seek support can be a humbling, yet extremely gratifying experience. What I hope to offer is a unique space where you can be yourself, learn about yourself, and more fully live into your true identity.
From depression and anxiety, to major life transitions and relationship difficulties, Casey has seen clients manage and overcome many difficulties.
If you find yourself in a difficult place, let me be the first to say, you are not alone. We all have times in our lives when we need a voice of hope, a listening ear, and eyes to see beyond our current circumstances. Making the decision to seek support can be a humbling, yet extremely gratifying experience. What I hope to offer is a unique space where you can be yourself, learn about yourself, and more fully live into your true identity.
Brittany Bowman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Waco, TX 76701
I believe in the importance of a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship to help facilitate change.
Have you struggled with your past? Are unhealthy coping strategies taking over your life? Are the things that use to bring enjoyment no longer enjoyable? I specializes in anxiety, depression, low self-esteem or self-worth, relationship issues and addiction. I have been working with people who need extra support in these areas for years. I can help process life challenges and establish new ways to deal with those challenges!
I believe in the importance of a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship to help facilitate change.
Have you struggled with your past? Are unhealthy coping strategies taking over your life? Are the things that use to bring enjoyment no longer enjoyable? I specializes in anxiety, depression, low self-esteem or self-worth, relationship issues and addiction. I have been working with people who need extra support in these areas for years. I can help process life challenges and establish new ways to deal with those challenges!
My counseling services can address a variety of issues such as anxiety, stress management, relationship or marital issues, depression, LGBTQ support, grief, family conflict, trauma recovery, and life transitions.
Let me help you find your way through life's problems. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 20 years of counseling experience, I provide comprehensive assessments and counseling services for older youth and adults facing problems at school, at work, or in their personal lives. I have extensive experience treating a broad array of wellness issues, with particular specialties in the areas of Anxiety, Relationship Issues, Self-Esteem, Marital Conflict, Sexuality, Depression, and Anxiety. Visit my website to submit a new client request form.
My counseling services can address a variety of issues such as anxiety, stress management, relationship or marital issues, depression, LGBTQ support, grief, family conflict, trauma recovery, and life transitions.
Let me help you find your way through life's problems. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 20 years of counseling experience, I provide comprehensive assessments and counseling services for older youth and adults facing problems at school, at work, or in their personal lives. I have extensive experience treating a broad array of wellness issues, with particular specialties in the areas of Anxiety, Relationship Issues, Self-Esteem, Marital Conflict, Sexuality, Depression, and Anxiety. Visit my website to submit a new client request form.
Compassionate Selves Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Waco, TX 76710
My goal is to assist my clients through a collaborative relationship that helps promotes healing to better navigate the difficulties in life.
Clients frequently come to me suffering from traumatic experiences from their past that they can not seem to move past. You may be experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, despair, low self-esteem, intrusive thoughts or memories and you don’t know how to help yourself. I would like to help you heal from those difficulties in life. I specialize in PTSD and trauma which I describe as “things from your past that still affect your present”, as well as grief, anxiety and phobias. I’ve been helping people heal from trauma for more than 15 years and offer more than one method to address the symptoms of trauma, anxiety and grief.
My goal is to assist my clients through a collaborative relationship that helps promotes healing to better navigate the difficulties in life.
Clients frequently come to me suffering from traumatic experiences from their past that they can not seem to move past. You may be experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, despair, low self-esteem, intrusive thoughts or memories and you don’t know how to help yourself. I would like to help you heal from those difficulties in life. I specialize in PTSD and trauma which I describe as “things from your past that still affect your present”, as well as grief, anxiety and phobias. I’ve been helping people heal from trauma for more than 15 years and offer more than one method to address the symptoms of trauma, anxiety and grief.
Four Oaks Counseling Services, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Waco, TX 76702 (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Terri. Welcome to my profile page and thank you for visiting. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and offer online/telehealth appointments anywhere in Texas. Education is one of my specialties, along with difficulty from a divorce, pain and grief from the loss of a loved one, turmoil in a relationship, unresolved individual concerns, or just life's challenges that come along each day. If you are struggling and need support let's work together to make these difficulties better. I enjoy creating a non-judgmental and collaborative place for clients to embark on a healing journey of care and renewal.
Hello, my name is Terri. Welcome to my profile page and thank you for visiting. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and offer online/telehealth appointments anywhere in Texas. Education is one of my specialties, along with difficulty from a divorce, pain and grief from the loss of a loved one, turmoil in a relationship, unresolved individual concerns, or just life's challenges that come along each day. If you are struggling and need support let's work together to make these difficulties better. I enjoy creating a non-judgmental and collaborative place for clients to embark on a healing journey of care and renewal.
I bring over 20 years of professional experience working to help individuals, couples and families develop interpersonal skills and build stronger relationships.
I am skilled in working with individuals, couples and families who are facing changes in their lives. My job is to help them through life transitions that may cause difficulty. Some of those transitions are happy ones such as premarital counseling or preparation for parenthood. Some of those transitions are not so happy, such as readjustment following an affair or divorce or the death of a loved one.
I bring over 20 years of professional experience working to help individuals, couples and families develop interpersonal skills and build stronger relationships.
I am skilled in working with individuals, couples and families who are facing changes in their lives. My job is to help them through life transitions that may cause difficulty. Some of those transitions are happy ones such as premarital counseling or preparation for parenthood. Some of those transitions are not so happy, such as readjustment following an affair or divorce or the death of a loved one.
Dr. Brooke Hill-Allen
Counselor, PhD, LMFT, LPC-S, NCC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Waco, TX 76710
I specialize in working with individuals, couples, & families with a variety of presenting concerns including (but not limited to): marital/ relationship counseling, eating disorders, depression, & anxiety.
The most important aspect of therapy is that you, the client, feel both comfortable & safe. I pride myself on providing an environment that fosters both safety & growth. I believe that the therapeutic process is a journey & it is one that I will willingly take with you. I believe that this process should be a collaborative effort between you & me. My therapeutic style is uniquely tailored to the needs of each client to help them achieve their goals. Although the therapeutic process varies for each client, my role remains the same and that is to guide, encourage, & support you while you are on your journey.
I specialize in working with individuals, couples, & families with a variety of presenting concerns including (but not limited to): marital/ relationship counseling, eating disorders, depression, & anxiety.
The most important aspect of therapy is that you, the client, feel both comfortable & safe. I pride myself on providing an environment that fosters both safety & growth. I believe that the therapeutic process is a journey & it is one that I will willingly take with you. I believe that this process should be a collaborative effort between you & me. My therapeutic style is uniquely tailored to the needs of each client to help them achieve their goals. Although the therapeutic process varies for each client, my role remains the same and that is to guide, encourage, & support you while you are on your journey.
Get Out Of Your Head Therapy Texas
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, BS, MA
Verified Verified
Waco, TX 76712 (Online Only)
Nicolle has a passion for walking alongside those who are experiencing grief, anxiety, depression, or any difficult transitions along life’s path. She also has a special interest in neurodivergent clients, helping those who may be feeling stuck moving through their days with executive function difficulties or feeling accepted as one’s true self. She comes to the counseling relationship from a person-centered and psychodynamic lens, recognizing that every person is unique and has different needs.
Nicolle has a passion for walking alongside those who are experiencing grief, anxiety, depression, or any difficult transitions along life’s path. She also has a special interest in neurodivergent clients, helping those who may be feeling stuck moving through their days with executive function difficulties or feeling accepted as one’s true self. She comes to the counseling relationship from a person-centered and psychodynamic lens, recognizing that every person is unique and has different needs.
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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.