Houston Couples Therapy & Relationship Counseling - Expert Guidance
Strong, secure relationships are necessary for all of us to thrive.
The joy you had with your partner was unmatched and unlike any other feeling. You felt at home and loved every second spent with them. The love was unlike any other feeling you ever felt or could imagine.
But, today, your feeling of love and joy has unfortunately been replaced with:
Repeated arguments with your partner, often starting over small issues and then escalating to bigger, sometimes hurtful disagreements.
Feelings of tension in your relationship, or at times, feeling like you are "walking on eggshells."
Less intimacy and sexual desire as your emotional connection or your partner’s emotional connection has decreased.
Fear of talking about your issues or problems because you just don't know where or how to start . . . or you may feel overwhelmed as you can not tell where the conversation will lead.
This could be the result of you or your partner feeling stuck. You may also feel too tired to share or discuss your differences, and old issues seem to never get resolved, and at times, your feelings may lead to hopelessness.
That is why couples therapy may be a good place for you to start. Couples just like you may wonder the same issues, and yes you are not alone in this!
Here are some questions that are normal to ask:
Will couples therapy or counseling make a difference in my relationship?
Can my relationship be saved?
Is there a solution to our arguing repeated cycle?
Is it too late for my relationship?
Can we set a better example for our kids?
And can we turn back time in our relationship?
Answers to questions like these can depend on where the feelings are in your relationship.
Located in Houston, Texas, and licensed in both Texas and Florida, my goal as your therapist is to work with you and your partner on your relationship issues and to assist you in any stage of your journey.
My passion is to help you and your partner reconnect and, in the process, while working with you, develop a strong foundation from which you and your partner can take on any challenge that you may face. I understand the pain and struggle of reaching out for help; that is why I offer a 15-minute consultation to help you in this journey, giving you a chance to share and express your emotions. I specialize in using scientific, innovative, and proven couples therapy approaches that can provide you with the tools that you and your partner need to help you and your partner become a team again.
AtReef is a place that helps you heal in your relationship and turn issues into opportunities with the help of tools and science-backed methods. Giving you a chance to once more love, enjoy, and share that feeling that once existed in your relationship.
What makes a good couple therapist?
An effective couples therapist is a person who can help you resolve or work through your major conflicts in both life and your relationship. Many couples seek relationship counseling services at a time when there are specific problems or when it could be when they feel things just aren’t working right or as easily as they should for them in their relationship. However, you do not need to wait anymore for a crisis in life or in a relationship to improve or strengthen the core of your relationship. Long-term healthy relationships need proper care and healthy maintenance to thrive and be impactful. You can truly benefit from some additional tools, insight, or just having the space to focus on your relationship.
My Services Include:
Relationship Counseling
Sex Therapy
Premarital Counseling
Affair Recovery
Couples Therapy and Counseling
Note: I am trained to work with a variety of challenges that are too exhaustive to list. Please call or email if you have any specific questions that I can help.
Strengthen your relationship emotionally and physically.
In my therapy sessions I focus on understanding your story helping you work through challenges in a way that feels right. I use a mixture of methods in our sessions.
First, there's an approach that helps you and your partner manage emotions and improve relationships by teaching practical skills. Then, we work on changing negative thought patterns to improve how you feel and act.
For couples, I also use special technique that's all about making relationships stronger and helping you communicate better.
And finally, I offer guidance on issues related to sexual health and intimacy. This part of my work is about creating a comfortable space where you can openly discuss and work through concerns or questions you might have.
My goal is to provide you the support and tools you need to feel better and make positive changes in your life and relationships.
My Specialties
I have helped countless couples through major challenges
Difficulty communicating
Feeling misunderstood or misjudged and struggling to get your message across
Lack of intimacy
Feeling lonely, avoiding vulnerability, and having struggles with closeness
Limited boundaries
Difficulty in setting boundaries burdens you, leading to resentment or loneliness
Relationship viability
Questioning if you’re in the right relationship, feeling like you don’t have the tools to decide
Intense conflict
Reaching painful conflict often and feeling overwhelmed by everyday interaction
Long distance
The physical distance is making it hard to get traditional counseling, but you need help