Couples Counseling -Therapy that honors your love, your culture, and your story.
Couples Counseling -Therapy that honors your love, your culture, and your story.
Why Couples Seek Therapy
Relationships naturally change over time. Even strong partnerships can struggle when stress, transitions, work, parenting, or past experiences begin to pull you apart.
Couples therapy gives you a safe, neutral place to explore what’s happening beneath the surface and to learn new ways to connect.
Common reasons couples reach out:
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Ongoing communication breakdowns
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Financial or lifestyle stress
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Infidelity and healing from betrayal
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Loss of intimacy or emotional distance
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Conflict around parenting or blended families
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Feeling disconnected or “stuck in a cycle”
Therapy isn’t only for crisis, it’s also a proactive step to keep your relationship strong and healthy.
Our Approach to Couples Counseling
Every couple brings a different rhythm, history, and communication style.
Our therapists combine evidence-based methods with cultural humility and emotional attunement to help you grow together instead of apart.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Helps partners identify emotional patterns, reduce reactivity, and build secure attachment.
Gottman-Informed Relationship Tools
Offers practical strategies to improve conflict resolution, increase respect, and strengthen friendship.
Culturally Affirming & Trauma-Informed Care
Acknowledges how identity, family systems, and lived experiences shape the way we love and relate.
You’ll work with a therapist who understands context, not just communication skills, but the stories that live under them.
Couples Should Seek Relationship Counseling When
You don’t have to wait until things fall apart to come to therapy.
Couples counseling can be a powerful resource whether you’re feeling disconnected, struggling to communicate, or simply wanting to grow together with more intention.
Many couples seek therapy when:
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Conflicts repeat without resolution
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Communication feels tense or unproductive
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One or both partners feel distant or unheard
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Life transitions (parenting, career shifts, relocation) strain the relationship
But just as many come in when things are going well, to strengthen their foundation, deepen understanding, and maintain a healthy rhythm as life evolves.
Counseling offers a space to explore what’s working, identify what needs attention, and ensure your partnership continues to thrive.
Think of it as relationship maintenance, a tune-up for connection, communication, and long-term fulfillment.
Couples Therapy Benefits
Couples therapy is more than a place to talk about problems, it’s a space to strengthen your connection, deepen understanding, and create healthier patterns that support the relationship you want to build together.
Whether you’re navigating challenges or simply wanting to stay aligned as life evolves, couples counseling offers tools, insight, and clarity that help partners grow both individually and as a team.
Improved Communication
Therapy creates a safe, structured environment where both partners can speak honestly and be heard without judgment. Couples learn to communicate with more clarity, empathy, and intention, which can reduce misunderstandings and increasing emotional connection.
Healthier Conflict Resolution
Instead of repeating the same arguments, therapy helps couples understand the root causes of conflict and develop strategies that allow them to work through disagreements with respect and collaboration.
Stronger Intimacy & Connection
Partners learn to express emotions in healthy ways, rebuild trust, and nurture the emotional closeness that makes relationships feel meaningful and secure.
Better Mental & Emotional Well-Being
Relationship strain can increase stress, anxiety, or burnout. Couples therapy provides tools for managing emotional overwhelm and supporting each other’s mental health more effectively.
Higher Relationship Satisfaction
With deeper understanding, improved communication, and healthier patterns, couples often feel more fulfilled, supported, and connected in their partnership.
Couples therapy and marriage counseling can be powerful resources for strengthening your relationship, not just during hard moments, but anytime you want to grow together with intention.
Aspen’s experienced, culturally affirming therapists provide guidance, clarity, and support at every step.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should we start couples therapy?
You don’t have to wait until things fall apart. Therapy is most effective when you notice patterns you’d like to change and want guidance before resentment builds.
Do you work with all couples?
Yes. We support all couples, including BIPOC, and interracial, who want inclusive, trauma-informed care. Our Black-owned identity is part of who we are, but our doors are open to everyone.
Can we attend therapy from different cities?
Yes. With telehealth, partners can join from separate locations anywhere in Texas.
Do you take insurance?
We offer affordable self-pay options and can provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement. Find a therapist that takes your insurance or contact us for details.
What if my partner isn’t sure about therapy?
That’s common. Our free 15-minute consultation lets both partners ask questions and see if we’re a good fit before committing to a session.
Getting Mental Health Help is about...
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Growth
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Healing
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Understanding
Self Love
Reconnecting
What To Expect During The Free Therapy Consultation
After scheduling your free couples therapy consultation, you’ll receive an email confirming your appointment with instructions on how to join your session. You’ll also complete some forms through our secure client portal so your therapist can learn a bit about your needs ahead of time.
During the consultation, you’ll have the opportunity to share your concerns, goals, and questions with a licensed Texas therapist. Your clinician will ask thoughtful questions about your situation, relationship dynamics, or family concerns to understand how we can best support you.
You can also ask anything you want to know about our approach, scheduling, fees, or whether telehealth might be a good fit for your relationship.
This free consultation is designed to help you determine whether the therapist feels like the right match. You’re encouraged to be open, honest, and curious, this is your space to get a sense of the therapist’s style and explore what next steps may look like.
Why Choose A Black / African American Couples Therapist?
As a Black-owned practice, we understand how meaningful it can be to work with a therapist who shares or understands your cultural background. For many BIPOC couples, representation creates a sense of safety that allows them to open up more fully during the therapy process.
Some couples prefer a culturally affirming therapist because:
Cultural understanding matters
A Black or culturally aligned therapist may have a deeper awareness of the unique experiences, stressors, and strengths found within BIPOC communities, especially around identity, family systems, and experiences with discrimination.
Communication feels more natural
Shared cultural context can make emotional expression, language, and communication styles easier to understand and navigate.
Comfort and trust come more quickly
Many partners feel more at ease knowing their therapist “gets” them without needing to translate cultural experiences.
Sensitivity around cultural nuance
Culturally affirming therapists approach your relationship with awareness, humility, and respect for the lived experiences that shape how you love and relate.
While cultural connection can be valuable, cultural competence is not limited to any one background.
The most important factor is finding a therapist who honors your identity, respects your story, and provides care that supports who you are as individuals and as a couple.
At Aspen Counseling & Wellness, we proudly serve BIPOC, interracial, and all couples seeking inclusive, trauma-informed support.
A Space for Every Couple
As a Black-owned practice, we’re proud to create spaces where cultural understanding meets clinical expertise.
We specialize in supporting BIPOC couples, and we welcome all couples who value inclusive, respectful care.
Whether you’re dating, engaged, married, or rebuilding after a rupture, our team helps you reconnect with your partner and rediscover joy in your relationship.
Online Couples Therapy Across Texas
Therapy should fit your life, not the other way around.
Our secure telehealth sessions make it easy for both partners to join from anywhere in Texas.
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Attend from the comfort of home or on the go
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Stay consistent even with busy schedules or long distance
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Connect face-to-face through HIPAA-compliant video sessions
Serving: Houston | Dallas | Fort Worth | Austin | San Antonio | All of Texas Online
Book Your Free 15-Minute Consultation
Reconnect with understanding, not distance.
Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to meet with a licensed therapist and take the first step toward healing together.
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There is something comforting knowing that your therapist just gets it. That some things you just don't have to explain or even defend. We provide relationship therapy, pre-martial counseling and marriage counseling. Aspen Counseling and Wellness is dedicated to ensuring that you get the support you need so that you can thrive.
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Communication Problems
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Financial Difficulties
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Infidelity Issues
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Relationship Intimacy
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Black Family Counseling
At Aspen Counseling & Wellness, we offer family therapy and counseling to help families deal with life's stressors. We'll help your family create peace and balance, and work with you to find solutions that work for everyone.
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Parenting Dilemmas
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Family Issues
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Pre-martial Counseling
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