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Couples therapists in Houston, TX


Top couples therapists in Houston, TX
Strengthen your relationship with couples therapy in Houston. Headway connects you with 2,769 licensed therapists experienced in evidence-based approaches like the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy. Sessions are available virtually or in-person, with many providers offering free consultations and availability within two weeks.
My education, life experience, and work with individuals and families have helped me value different perspectives, embrace diversity, and meet people with empathy. I provide psychotherapy in English and Spanish and work sensitively with people of many ethnic, gender, language, and cultural backgrounds.
Lacy Dyke has dedicated her career to helping individuals and families navigate life's challenges with greater confidence, resilience, and hope. She believes that meaningful change begins within a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered. Through a compassionate and collaborative approach, Lacy works alongside her clients to help them gain insight, develop practical coping skills, and create lasting positive change.
Lacy is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) with more than 20 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. She earned her Master of Marriage and Family Therapy degree from Abilene Christian University and has extensive experience in both educational and clinical settings. In addition to her private practice work, Lacy serves as a school counselor and provides clinical supervision to LPC Associates throughout Texas.
Drawing from evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and family systems perspectives, Lacy tailors treatment to meet the unique needs and goals of each client. She strives to create a comfortable, nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore challenges, build on their strengths, and work toward meaningful growth.
Lacy has extensive experience helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, stress, relationship concerns, life transitions, grief and loss, family conflict, parenting challenges, self-esteem issues, and adjustment difficulties. She is particularly passionate about supporting adolescents, young adults, parents, and families as they navigate the complexities of life, relationships, and personal development.
Hi, I’m Madeleine Vaughters, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas and the owner of Shadow and Sun Counseling. I specialize in trauma-focused therapy and strive to create a warm, compassionate space where you feel seen, heard, and supported. My goal is to meet you where you are and walk alongside you as you move toward healing and growth.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) providing evidence-based, insurance-accepted mental health care to children, adolescents, and adults. I offer both psychotherapy and medication management, allowing for a comprehensive and integrated approach to mental health treatment.
My clinical work includes the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety disorders, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, trauma-related conditions, and other psychiatric concerns. I believe effective treatment is highly individualized, and I work collaboratively with clients to develop care plans that align with their goals, preferences, and lived experiences.
I strive to create a safe, respectful, and non-judgmental environment where clients of all ages feel heard and supported. Whether you are seeking therapy, medication management, or a combination of both, I am committed to providing compassionate care that supports long-term mental wellness.
Catherine Williams, PMHNP-BC. Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Texas telehealth). As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), I am committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care that supports each individual’s journey toward stability, healing, and lasting wellness. I integrate both medical and therapeutic perspectives to address the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—with clinical expertise and genuine empathy.
I strive to create a safe, respectful, and judgment-free environment where clients feel heard, understood, and supported. Whether you are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, or major life transitions, I work collaboratively with you to develop an individualized treatment plan that empowers growth and promotes meaningful, sustained emotional well-being.
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Factors to Consider When Choosing a Couples Therapist in Houston
Finding couples therapists in Houston starts with naming what you want to work on together. Couples counseling in Houston may focus on communication patterns, recurring conflict, trust after infidelity, major life transitions, parenting disagreements, or premarital counseling. Not all therapists have specific training in working with couples, so look for licensed marriage and family therapists or therapists who list couples modalities such as the Gottman Method or emotionally focused therapy in their profiles.
Houston has a large network of therapists, which can make the search broad across neighborhoods like Montrose, the Heights, Midtown, and the Texas Medical Center area. For couples therapy in Houston, Texas, the right fit also needs to work for both partners’ schedules, session preferences, and location needs. Some couples prefer in-person sessions with a relationship therapist in Houston, TX, while others prefer virtual appointments that are easier to fit around work, childcare, or commute times. Reading therapist bios can help you compare communication style, approach, availability, and whether a free phone consultation is offered to assess fit for couples specifically.
Relationship counseling in Houston can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before booking. Headway helps you find marriage counselors in Houston who are accepting new patients, review detailed profiles, verify insurance, see estimated out-of-pocket costs upfront, and book directly when you’re ready.
If you're experiencing or worried about violence, threats, or coercion in your relationship, couples therapy isn't usually the right starting point — individual support is safer. The National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233, or text START to 88788\) can help you think through next steps.
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