Texas Couples Therapy
Choosing to try couples therapy is a big move in your relationship. It shows you're committed to dealing with issues and making your connection better.
At North Star Counseling and Wellness, we get how brave you are for taking this journey. Our experienced couples counselors will be walking beside you and providing support in your choice to seek healing and growth.
Couples Therapy in Grapevine Texas
Our way of doing couples therapy is about having open and caring talks. Using safe conversations… we are here to give you hope that your relationship can be different. We acknowledge how past experiences can keep coming up… preventing you from healing and moving forward. That felt sense in the body and emotions can get in the way of moving forward in the relationship in the way you want to. We don’t want you to experience any more pain. We’ll give you useful communication skills and a secure place to talk about any emotional pain or problems you’ve had together.
Emotionally focused therapy is highly effective in couples counseling, significantly reducing relationship distress and enhancing emotional awareness among partners. Research indicates that this therapeutic approach is beneficial for a substantial majority of couples, with positive outcomes that tend to be long-lasting.
Think of couples counseling as the first step to make your relationship stronger. It’s not only about fixing issues; it’s about creating a strong base that can handle any problems in the future.
We know it’s an investment in making your relationship healthier. Together, we can build a stronger and more peaceful connection.
Marital Counseling in Grapevine Texas
We understand that in long-term relationships, things can build up, and wounds can resurface. In marriage counseling, our therapists strongly support your decision to repair and strengthen your relationship. We're here to help you enhance communication and navigate emotional challenges. We understand that not everyone has received proper education in communication skills. Let's face it: most of us learn from our immediate family, and they could use some help, too. We believe you need to learn these skills somewhere. We'll guide you in developing these essential skills to overcome any obstacles in your relationship.
Marital counseling isn't just about addressing issues; it's a proactive measure to build a strong foundation that can withstand future challenges. Join us in taking this crucial step toward a more enduring and resilient love.
Premarital Counseling in grapevine Texas
We're not just here to help couples get ready for marriage – we're here to supercharge the relationship. We want you to enter this newly married season being grounded in the relationship. We provide soon-to-be-married pairs with the essential tools they need to craft a marriage that's bursting with joy, fulfillment, and excitement. We utilize
At North Star Counseling and Wellness, we're all about making love thrive, and we do it with a personalized plan crafted just for you. Or, if you prefer, we can set you up with our structured Prepare/Enrich Sessions – your key to unlocking a future brimming with marital bliss!
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How we help couples in Texas
Gottman Therapy
Created by Drs. John and Julie Gottman, the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy is a structured way to help couples improve communication. It begins with an assessment that provides some fun insights into your relationship. This method starts by teaching new research-based skills. Once communication is secure... It then focuses on deepening intimacy and creating shared meaning in the relationship.
A key component of this approach is the therapeutic relationship, which emphasizes the bond and trust established between therapists and their clients. This relationship is crucial for facilitating personal growth, healing, and effective communication during therapy sessions.
Participating in Gottman Therapy, you will notice reduced verbal conflicts, increased intimacy and respect, and enhanced empathy and understanding between you and your partner.
Emotion Focused Therapy
Developed by Dr. Sue Johnson and Dr. Les Greenberg in the 1980s based on attachment science
We choose to use Emotion Focused Therapy because it is a powerful attachment-based approach. Emotionally focused therapy gets to the root of the relationship dynamics and helps partners form a secure bond. Emotion Focused Therapy provides real tools to break negative patterns. It increases emotional awareness and sets the stage for lasting, peaceful connections.
EFT for Couples is a structured 8-20 session approach to restructuring interactions by interrupting negative communication. It's a powerful experience for healing and deepening a relationship.
Nervous System Based Couples Therapy
A nervous system-based approach in couples therapy is a valuable tool for improving relationships. Incorporating Polyvagal Theory in understanding the Nervous System, our couples are able to learn how to co-regulate. We teach our couples how to learn how our bodies react to stress. This helps couples communicate better and manage conflicts. This approach gives couples a deeper awareness of their physical responses to stress, which helps them create a safer and more supportive environment. Promoting connection and ability to resolve conflicts.
Services for Texas Couples
We are here to serve all stages of your couple's journey.
We also provide support for life transitions, helping individuals manage significant changes such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and other important life changes.
Discernment Counseling
Discernment Counseling is a process for clarifying if a couple wants to end their relationship or commit to working through their relationship concerns together. The goal of Discernment Counseling is to understand how the relationship got to this point and what each partner needs to be motivated to continue in the relationship.
Start your relationship grounded. Our therapists offer structured Prepare/Enrich premarital counseling and customized premarital counseling based on your needs as a couple.
Communication Enhancement
Our well-trained clinicians are here to teach you researched-based communication skills and how to have safe conversations to build connections.
Marital Counseling
Marriages have seasons and we are ready to guide you to a new season of connection and vitality.
Supportive Family Counseling
Bringing everyone together to learn how to support one another and improve family dynamics.
Looking to have someone come to your organization to teach communication skills and improve relationships. Our therapists are ready to bring a workshop to you.
Moving Forward with Couples Therapy
How to Prepare
When couples find themselves stuck in cycles that just don't serve them anymore, it's vital to understand that both individuals play a part in those patterns. Be ready to recognize not only your own limitations but your partner's too. The journey to healing your relationship will require openness, patience, and vulnerability.
But, fret not, our team of expert therapists is right here, ready to be your compass and your support as you embark on this transformative journey.
What to Expect
Couples sessions are structured based on your needs as a couple and the preference of your therapist.
Couples sessions are typically scheduled at 75 minutes to make sure you both have time to speak. The first initial session will typically be a joint couples session where the therapist can get to know your story as a couple and assess your goals for counseling.
After the initial session, your therapist will likely want to see both partners individually for a one-on-one session.
Online couples therapy options are available for those who prefer virtual sessions.
In the sessions to come, we’re rolling up our sleeves for some real teamwork. Your therapist will be your guide in resolving longstanding and new relationship issues, improving communication skills, and getting closer to the dream relationship you both desire. It’s all about putting in the work together.
Results
The path to transformation lies in your hands as a couple. When both of you commit wholeheartedly and embrace honesty, progress unfolds with remarkable speed. Remember, nurturing a relationship is an ongoing journey that extends far beyond our counseling sessions. It demands just as much effort, if not more, as it took to reach your current place.
The research underscores that most challenges typically require about the same number of months of consistent counseling as the years those problems have existed. But here's the silver lining – our skilled therapists are true experts in the world of couples counseling. With their guidance and your dedication, we're on a mission to get you where you always envisioned yourself being in your relationshp.
