Couples Counseling in Houston, TX
If you are experiencing difficulties in your relationship, you are not alone. Couples therapy helps partners improve communication, rebuild trust, and resolve conflict in a healthy way. At Grief Recovery Center in Houston, we work with couples who want to reconnect and grow stronger together.
One common question we hear from couples is
Can therapy help improve a struggling relationship?
Yes, couples therapy can help partners understand each other better, manage conflict more effectively, and rebuild emotional closeness. It provides couples with the tools to communicate effectively and achieve lasting changes.
As of 2024, the U.S. divorce rate remains between 40 percent and 50 percent for first marriages, although this number has declined over time. According to the CDC, the divorce rate in 2021 was 2.5 per 1,000 people. Many couples today are choosing therapy as a way to prevent separation and create a stronger foundation.
Our licensed therapists and psychologists provide counseling for all couples, whether you are married, engaged, or in a long-term relationship. Therapy sessions provide a safe space for open discussion, problem-solving, and reconnecting with your partner.
Are You Struggling to Reconnect With Your Partner?
You may feel like your partner does not listen. Maybe arguments happen more often, or you feel more like roommates than a couple. Some days feel tense. Other days feel silent. Over time, these patterns can create distance, frustration, or loneliness in the relationship.
Therapy can help with relationship challenges such as
- Constant or unresolved arguments
- Feeling distant or emotionally disconnected
- Lack of physical or emotional intimacy
- Trust issues after a betrayal or affair
- Parenting or family stress creates conflict
- Communication that feels one-sided or shut down
If you are feeling unheard, misunderstood, or stuck, you are not alone. These struggles are common, and they do not mean your relationship is beyond repair. Couples therapy gives you a space to slow down, speak openly, and start to understand each other again. We also offer LGBTQ therapy in a supportive, affirming environment for couples who want to strengthen their connection.
Who Can Benefit from Marriage Therapy in Houston?
Marriage therapy in Houston is not just for married couples. It can help any committed partners who want to strengthen their connection and improve communication in marriage or long-term relationships. We work with a wide range of couples in different types of relationships.
Therapy is helpful for:
- Married couples working through conflict or disconnection
- LGBTQ couples seeking an affirming space to grow together
- Unmarried couples facing challenges in long-term relationships
- Non-traditional relationships that want support in building trust and clarity
Regardless of your background or relationship structure, therapy can help you reconnect, enhance your communication, and move forward with greater understanding and support.
How Can a Local Couples Therapist Help You Heal and Grow Together in Your Relationship?
Couples therapy gives you the tools to better understand each other and strengthen your relationship. It is a process built on trust, honesty, and the willingness to grow even when it feels uncomfortable. With guidance from a licensed therapist or psychologist, couples start to feel more connected and supported after just a few sessions.
In therapy, you and your partner may learn to
- Communicate clearly and feel truly heard
- Rebuild trust after distance or betrayal
- Create emotional safety in the relationship
- Resolve conflict without blame or anger
- Deepen your sense of connection and intimacy
- Spend more time enjoying each other
- Understand each other’s needs and differences
- Make shared decisions with more confidence
Whether you are married, preparing for marriage, or recovering from a breach of trust, therapy can help you move forward together. We create a safe, non-judgmental space where both partners can speak honestly and feel supported.
What to Expect in Our Couples Counseling Sessions
Couples therapy at Grief Recovery Center is supportive and focused on helping you and your partner feel more connected. Every couple is different, so your therapist will adjust the pace and format to meet your specific needs.
In general, sessions may include both joint and individual conversations. Early sessions often focus on understanding the challenges in your relationship and setting goals. As therapy continues, you will begin learning tools to help you communicate better, solve problems, and rebuild trust.
You will never be blamed. You will be supported. Your therapist is there to guide both of you with care, respect, and experience. The goal is to help you grow together and feel stronger as a couple.
Specialized Support for Common Relationship Challenges
Our couples therapists offer guidance for a wide range of relationship concerns. Whether you are preparing for marriage, seeking infidelity counseling after a betrayal, or feeling emotionally distant, we are here to help.
Communication Issues: Learn to speak clearly, listen with care, and manage conflicts without escalation.
Infidelity Recovery and Rebuilding Trust: Process what happened, rebuild emotional safety, and decide how to move forward together.
Premarital Counseling: Build a strong foundation by exploring key topics such as communication, finances, and future goals.
Navigating Major Life Transitions: Stay connected while managing stress from parenting, career changes, family responsibilities, or mental health challenges.
Emotional Disconnection and Intimacy Loss: Understand what created distance and take steps to reconnect emotionally and physically.
Our Approach to Couples Therapy
We utilize evidence-based methods to assist couples in achieving lasting change. Our therapists draw on trusted models, such as Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), which have been proven to support relationship repair and growth.
We do not take sides. Your therapist serves as a neutral guide, helping each person feel heard and respected. The goal is not to decide who is right or wrong but to help you work together more effectively.
In sessions, couples often work on
- Communication exercises that build understanding
- Identifying core values and relationship goals
- Learning how to respond rather than react
- Practicing emotional safety and empathy
This approach provides you with practical tools to use both in and out of sessions, enabling you to rebuild connections and establish healthy patterns that last.
Meet Your Relationship Therapists in Houston
Here are our licensed couples therapists and psychologists. Each brings focused experience in areas such as communication, trust repair, and emotional connection.
Kaneisha Perry, LPC
Michelle Collins , LPC, LCDC
Dr. Dorothy Florian-Lacy, LPC-S
Jason Bailey, LPC
Cathy Birden, LPC-S
Courtney Cardenas, LPC
Steal Adcock, LPC
Client Testimonials
Grief Recovery Center has been essential in my journey to address, process, heal from and resolve old unprocessed grief and trauma. I prefer a mix of talk therapy and EMDR therapy. My therapist, Michelle Collins, is a Godsend! My therapy has been professional, respectful, self-paced and extremely competent. I appreciate that they accept many different medical insurance and health flex pay for their services. Thank you to the amazing staff and therapists here!
Victoria Miller is a great counselor who I have been meeting with for multiple years! She carefully listens to what I am sharing with her and always asks the right questions that really help me consider situations from a different perspective. Victoria consistently suggests realistic actions I can take to make improvements and with her support, I have been able to see how my life has improved and can continue to improve through mental health counseling. She genuinely roots for me to find success in each aspect of my life, and I feel like anyone considering therapy would be able to benefit from counseling with Victoria!
Common Questions About Couples Counseling
If you’re considering couples therapy, it’s normal to have questions. Below are some of the most common things people ask before getting started.
Ready to Reconnect and Heal Your Relationship
Taking the first step toward couples therapy can feel hard, but you do not have to do it alone. Our licensed therapists and psychologists are here to support you with care, clarity, and experience. Whether you are facing ongoing conflict, healing after a betrayal, or simply want to feel closer, we are ready to help.
Let’s take the first step together. Schedule your couples therapy session in Houston today.
We also offer virtual couples counseling across Texas, Colorado, and Michigan for those who prefer online support.
To get started, call us at (832) 413-2410 or contact us online. Our team is here to answer your questions and help you begin your path to a stronger relationship.
