Couples Therapy/ Marriage Counseling

Couples Therapy: Because You Deserve More Than a “Referee”

Many couples wait until they are in a state of crisis before seeking help. By the time they reach out, they feel exhausted, misunderstood, and deeply discouraged. Often, they’ve already tried “traditional” therapy, only to find themselves sitting with a therapist who simply lets them argue for 50 minutes or—worse—takes a side.

I founded Relevant Connections because I believe couples deserve better.

Relationship distress isn’t just about “poor communication” or “not enough date nights.” It’s about the deep-seated attachment patterns, family histories, and systemic “knots” that keep you stuck in the same painful cycle. Our practice is dedicated to providing highly trained, systemic care that gets to the root of the issue so you can stop just surviving your marriage and start enjoying it.

Our Specialized Approach to Connection

We don’t offer one-size-fits-all advice. We integrate the most effective, research-backed models to meet you where you are:

Identifying the “Dance” (EFT): Using Emotionally Focused Therapy, we help you identify the “negative cycle” that hijacks your relationship. We move past the surface-level arguments about the dishes or the schedule and get to the heart of the attachment: the need to know that your partner is there for you, no matter what.
Building the Foundation (The Gottman Method): We provide practical, concrete tools to manage conflict, increase intimacy, and build a “Sound Relationship House.” We focus on turning toward each other’s bids for connection rather than turning away.
Healing the Individual within the Couple (Parts Work & Somatic Therapy): Sometimes, a “part” of you gets triggered because of an old wound or a past trauma. We integrate Parts Work and Somatic Therapy to help each of you manage your own internal reactivity so you can show up for your partner as your best, most grounded self.

What to Expect at Relevant Connections

When you choose our practice, you aren’t just getting “counseling.” You are getting a clinical partner who is relentlessly focused on your relationship’s health.

A Non-Biased Space: We are for the relationship. We create a balanced environment where both partners are challenged to grow and both feel deeply heard.
Systemic Depth: We look at the “Relevant Connections” in your life—how your family of origin and life stressors are influencing your current “dance.”
Specialized Paths: Whether you are recovering from an affair, navigating neurodiversity (ADHD), or at a crossroads and considering Discernment Counseling, we have the specialized training to guide you through.

Stop the Cycle. Start the Connection.

You don’t have to stay stuck in the “roommate phase” or keep having the same argument for the next twenty years. Real change is possible when you have a therapist who knows how to navigate the complexity of your unique system.

Are you ready to experience the difference of specialized, systemic couples therapy? Contact our Frisco office today to schedule your consultation.

Want to learn more about the services we offer?

Premarital Counseling

Couple’s Therapy for Relationships on the Brink

Couple’s Therapy After the Affair

Couple’s Therapy for Professionals

Couple’s Therapy for ADHD

Couple’s Therapy for LGBTQ Relationships

Sex Therapy

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