Relationship Counseling in Texas
Therapy for adults in all relationships
Navigating relationship dynamics in the modern world can be challenging. Sometimes, we find ourselves in a cyclic pattern of arguments, and we need to take a step back in a neutral setting. People leverage couples therapy to process old wounds and work through differing attachment styles. Others want to improve the quality of their intimacy or communicate with more curiosity toward one another. Some couples come to therapy before major transitions or after a loss to strengthen their bond. This is a place for us to explore your relationship and create goals together.
Can your relationship benefit from counseling?
Deciding whether to start couples counseling can feel like a big step. These questions are meant to help you check in with yourself and your relationship. There is no right or wrong answer. Just an invitation to reflect. If some of your responses bring up strong emotions or leave you feeling unsure, that might be a sign it is worth exploring support together.
Are there topics we avoid because we do not know how to talk about them without fighting or shutting down?
Have we lost some of the warmth, humor, or affection that used to come more easily?
Can we talk openly about our hopes, dreams, fears, and values without feeling judged?
What do you wish I knew about your daily struggles?
Are there past wounds or betrayals that still affect how we show up with each other?
Couples counseling offers a space to slow down and look beneath the surface. It is not just about managing conflict or improving communication, but about understanding the deeper patterns and unspoken wounds that may be shaping how you relate to each other. This is a space to be curious, not critical. A space to learn about one another with compassion, and to explore how past experiences might be showing up in the present. Healing often begins when both partners feel seen, heard, and safe enough to be honest.
Exploring patterns and mental load
Every relationship has patterns. Some that feel supportive and connecting, and others that leave us feeling stuck, misunderstood, or alone. Whether you are navigating a recent rupture or just sensing a growing distance, couples counseling can be a space to pause, reflect, and reconnect.
My approach is grounded in curiosity and compassion. I do not take sides or keep score. Instead, I help both partners slow down and really hear each other, even when things feel messy or tense. Together, we explore how past experiences, communication styles, unspoken needs, and stressors may be shaping the dynamic between you.
One tool I offer in this process is the Fair Play card system, which helps couples take a closer look at how responsibilities, both visible and invisible, are divided. We use the cards to explore not just the physical tasks of daily life but also the mental load and emotional labor that often go unacknowledged. These conversations are not about blame. They are about making space for fairness, respect, and shared understanding.
In our work, we will build emotional insight, strengthen your communication, and create rituals of connection that fit your values and lifestyle. There is no one size fits all model for relationships, but with the right support, you can co-create something that feels more balanced, more meaningful, and more resilient.
