Relationship and Marriage Counseling therapists in Fate, Texas TX

I realize that you need help NOW. I usually have an appointment within the same week, so we can immediately start working on the relationship. I recognize that rehashing old hurts does not help. Instead, I provide concrete methods that can help you make positive changes from the first session.  

Relationship counseling can be beneficial to couples who are looking to strengthen their emotional connection, communication, roles and expectations in all stages of their relationship. Therapy sessions are held with both couples and is a supportive place to discuss issues and solutions to better strengthen your relationship. A large amount of my practice is made of working with couples, and I have been doing so for over 15 years, and I love it!  

I explore the dynamics in the family or in couples as they interact with each other during a session and see how they can empower each other and themselves to love each other and themselves rather than feed each other's negativity. With this exploration, the relationship can grow to be more fulfilling, loving, and comforting. To that purpose, I use positive psychology, integrative holistic theories and practices, meditation, and breathwork so that my clients can experience a fulfilling life and become the authentic person they've wanted to be.  

With a compassionate and empathetic approach, I help my clients navigate the intricacies of their emotions, guiding them towards self-discovery, personal growth, and improved relationship dynamics. By equipping you with practical tools and empowering insights, I aim to restore harmony, strengthen bonds, and nurture a thriving, fulfilling love life.  

At our practice, we specialize in treating a range of relationship issues, including communication problems, conflicts, and other challenges that can arise in any kind of relationship. Our approach is based on the belief that healthy relationships are built on trust, empathy, and effective communication, and our therapists work collaboratively with clients to identify and address the underlying issues that may be contributing to their difficulties. We utilize evidence-based therapies, such as Emotionally Focused Therapy and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, to help clients develop new insights, skills, and strategies for navigating relationship challenges. Through a supportive, non-judgmental therapeutic environment, we help clients build stronger connections, improve communication, and create more fulfilling and satisfying relationships. Whether you are struggling with a partner, family member, friend, or colleague, our therapists are here to provide the support and guidance you need to achieve your relationship goals.  

In my practice as a therapist, I take a comprehensive and compassionate approach to relationships and couples therapy. With a decade of experience, I have honed my skills by incorporating elements from various therapeutic modalities, with a particular focus on the renowned Gottman Method. Embracing the wisdom of the Gottman Method, I emphasize the importance of building trust, fostering emotional intimacy, and developing effective communication techniques to strengthen the foundation of every relationship. Through evidence-based strategies and personalized interventions, I guide couples in navigating conflicts, deepening their connection, and nurturing a harmonious partnership. My commitment to fostering long-lasting and meaningful change allows couples to rediscover the joy and fulfillment in their relationship, fostering a happier and more fulfilling life together.  

Seeking a therapist can be a little scary. I'd love to speak with you on the phone to answer any questions you may have and to encourage you. My goal is to help you find direction and peace of mind, using your unique traits and talents.  

I specialize in couples/relationships. Have been working with couples for over 20 years. I help them unearth faulty communication, resentments and misunderstanding so that we can rebuild a great foundation to grow from. I also specialize in helping regain or build intimacy and/or better more satisfying sex life.  

Having trouble remembering what brought you together. Feeling on different pages and not sure how to realign. Desire to establish health communication patterns. Establish clear boundaries and expectations. Blending a family and feeling stuck or unsure about how to navigate these new norms. Our parenting styles are just different from each other and we're unsure how to align and unite. All of these are normal thoughts and feelings. You are not alone. Things are not hopeless and it is not too late. Together, we can establish positive communication and healthy boundaries. ​Counseling for couples and families can provide you with a safe place to improve communication patterns, heal from past traumas, and better understand each other.  

Is Marriage Counseling Right For Us? Marriage counseling is not always a 911 situation. On average, most couples let a problem fester for six years before seeking therapy. Wise couples seek help before things get out of hand. At Lifeologie, we can help you navigate all aspects of romantic relationships – pre-engagement, pre-marital, married, remarried, and trying to STAY married – to help turn things around. We handle all stages of a relationship for both straight and same-gender couples: dating – how to notice the deal-breakers and what makes someone a keeper early relationship – considering moving further committed relationship – cohabitation and commitment life cycle transitions – kids coming, kids going, career changes – this all happens in the middle! blended families – remarriage and co-parenting parenting as a team late stage marital – empty nest issues, aging parents last-ditch marital – when you feel like you’ve tried everything and are just about out of gas. Topics that Marriage Counseling & Therapy can be used to address: Premarital Counseling: So, you two haven’t tied the knot yet… but there are still some kinks to work out? Premarital counseling can help you articulate your expectations for the marriage, enhance your level of intimacy, and iron out unresolved past conflicts. The Honeymoon period: When a relationship first begins, people tend to put their best foot forward. As we get more comfortable, we let the facade slip little by little. And we take off the rose-colored glasses. The moment the honeymoon ends is often also the moment couples get real. Marriage counseling can help you conquer the honesty hurdle and ease you into the next phase of your relationship. Communication & Listening: Most couples cite communication as the primary reason they seek therapy. Typically poor communication is an indicator of fragile connection. Fortunately, marriage counseling can avert unnecessary disagreements and help couples improve listening and conflict skills, leading to lasting connection. Financial Squabbles: Most married couples have shared assets and expenses: shared bank accounts, shared debt, shared obligations. Financial disagreements in marriages tend to represent power struggles in the relationship. Counseling for financial issues can help you reach a consensus about budgets and help you navigate the tricky situations that become more common as couples build a life and create a family together. Sex: Differing expectations about sex can easily become a touchy subject in most marriages. Marriage counseling can encourage couples to carve out much needed time for intimacy or empower each partner to communicate sexual desires (or lack of) in a judgment-free space. Kids: Marriage counseling can assist the two of you in getting onto the same page about discipline and ensuring an appropriate and healthy structure in the family. The marital dyad comes FIRST – a counterintuitive concept in our child-centered society. A strong marriage is the best thing couples can offer their kids. They are learning how to be married by watching you. Resentment: The longer that a relationship lasts, the more likely that resentments can take root. Resentment is the accumulation of small and seemingly trivial aggravations, culminating in lasting bitterness, loneliness and anger. Resentments can also be rooted deeply in the relationship, planted by infidelity or some other betrayal. Resentment is like taking poison and hoping the other person dies. Everyone loses. Effective marriage counseling can heal resentments and help you move forward together. Last-Ditch Marital: When you don’t know whether to call it quits or keep trudging along, crawling to the finish line. In our experience, most couples at this stage have had lots and lots of bad therapy. Be encouraged by the simple fact that you’re still trying. Good last-ditch marital therapy will focus on fresh points of view and help you tackle solvable problems together. How Can Marriage Therapy & Counseling Improve My Marriage? Effective marriage counseling can enhance the quality of your relationship by Affording you and your partner the opportunity to articulate your frustrations and expectations for the marriage – about parenting, household chores, physical intimacy, extended family, money, and a number of other issues. Rebounding successfully from the end of the honeymoon period Equipping you and your partner with tools that enable you to express disagreement more productively, without resorting to launching verbal bombs; and honing your general communication and listening skills Helping you navigate through the life cycle of a marriage – from first glance to last breath and everything in between. Recovering long-lost intimacy and putting aging resentments to rest Confronting issues—such as substance abuse, depression, chronic illness, etc.—that have altered the original dynamics of your relationship Rejuvenating relationships where both parties have tried everything… but nothing seems to work Paint won’t make a shack a load-bearing structure. Instead, focus on building a new, lasting foundation for a healthy marriage between two healthy people. Don’t give up on yourself or your relationship. Relentless focus on personal responsibility will help you and your marriage become and stay healthy.