Marriage Counseling Therapists in Lago Vista, TX
Marriage & Famlies change over a lifetime.
My role as a Psychotherapist, is to be a guide of encouraging, supporting people to learn ways to cope and grow. I am frequently a medium to help others to learn how and when to be flexible in living a more stress free and harmonious life.
Marriage & Famlies change over a lifetime.
My role as a Psychotherapist, is to be a guide of encouraging, supporting people to learn ways to cope and grow. I am frequently a medium to help others to learn how and when to be flexible in living a more stress free and harmonious life.
Dr. Michael Farjellah is a decorated combat veteran, retired Army officer, Christian, husband, father, grandfather, and clinical psychologist with over 20 years in the field. He goes after the heart to battle emotional and stress management (anger, anxiety, depression), spiritual conflicts, relationship issues, sleep problems, addiction, and many other mental/physical/spiritual health areas.
"No matter how hard your circumstances are, never quit or give up! Please call, text, or email. Let's get down into the struggle, and find ways to change, accept, forgive, and move on toward the light and out of the pain."
Dr. Michael Farjellah is a decorated combat veteran, retired Army officer, Christian, husband, father, grandfather, and clinical psychologist with over 20 years in the field. He goes after the heart to battle emotional and stress management (anger, anxiety, depression), spiritual conflicts, relationship issues, sleep problems, addiction, and many other mental/physical/spiritual health areas.
"No matter how hard your circumstances are, never quit or give up! Please call, text, or email. Let's get down into the struggle, and find ways to change, accept, forgive, and move on toward the light and out of the pain."
Turn your never-ending pattern of defeat with your partner into an ever-growing source of enrichment. You may feel unwanted, unvalued, rejected or unsafe in a relationship that used to be marked by love and intimacy. Despite your best efforts, every interaction ends in a damaging fight or excruciating loneliness. These are predictable experiences to problems that have a highly effective solution.
Turn your never-ending pattern of defeat with your partner into an ever-growing source of enrichment. You may feel unwanted, unvalued, rejected or unsafe in a relationship that used to be marked by love and intimacy. Despite your best efforts, every interaction ends in a damaging fight or excruciating loneliness. These are predictable experiences to problems that have a highly effective solution.
My ideal client would be where you find yourself trying to hold it together, and you may not look for help until a situation has gotten worse and its almost a crisis. That situation will significantly affect your life, and you will hit a breaking point. This might be self-esteem, anxiety, depression, adjusting to life changes, codependency, grief, health issues, or just feeling stuck. It's hard to ask for help but here you are, and what you thought might work is not working any more. You would find yourself in my office feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, confused but feeling like you had taken the first step to finding HOPE.
My ideal client would be where you find yourself trying to hold it together, and you may not look for help until a situation has gotten worse and its almost a crisis. That situation will significantly affect your life, and you will hit a breaking point. This might be self-esteem, anxiety, depression, adjusting to life changes, codependency, grief, health issues, or just feeling stuck. It's hard to ask for help but here you are, and what you thought might work is not working any more. You would find yourself in my office feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, confused but feeling like you had taken the first step to finding HOPE.
Tina Marie Schmidt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
In-Person & Saturday availability! Your "stuff" is destroying your happiness, your relationships and your quality of life. You feel that things have got to change, and you want that change to start sooner than later. I can help you with that. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, past traumas, anger, low self-esteem or caught in the grips of substance abuse, I am here to support you every step of the way. Together, we will explore your experiences, uncover your strengths, and empower you to make lasting changes. You need change. You deserve change. Contact me today to schedule an appointment to begin.
In-Person & Saturday availability! Your "stuff" is destroying your happiness, your relationships and your quality of life. You feel that things have got to change, and you want that change to start sooner than later. I can help you with that. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, past traumas, anger, low self-esteem or caught in the grips of substance abuse, I am here to support you every step of the way. Together, we will explore your experiences, uncover your strengths, and empower you to make lasting changes. You need change. You deserve change. Contact me today to schedule an appointment to begin.
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Rebecca Kline
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT-A, MAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cedar Park, TX 78613
Do ongoing conflicts in your marriage leave you drained?
As a trauma therapist, my focus is on guiding individuals through healing from trauma. With couples, my specialty lies in repairing relationships. I offer tailored support for transformative journeys, helping individuals heal past wounds and fostering relationship growth for couples.
Do ongoing conflicts in your marriage leave you drained?
As a trauma therapist, my focus is on guiding individuals through healing from trauma. With couples, my specialty lies in repairing relationships. I offer tailored support for transformative journeys, helping individuals heal past wounds and fostering relationship growth for couples.
My background is Marriage and Family Therapy, and I have been licensed for over 12 years.
Sexual dysfunction, relationship difficulties, self-worth and trauma can be anxious topics to explore for many people. My goal is to empower you with the knowledge and skills to improve your sex life, self worth, your relationships, as well as to provide a calm, comfortable space to explore underlying issues. Also, I connect with doctors and physical therapists to provide all inclusive care. As a side note, you do not have to be struggling with sexual dysfunctions to see me. I have a speciality in trauma and love to work on building healthy relationships (with the self/and or others).
My background is Marriage and Family Therapy, and I have been licensed for over 12 years.
Sexual dysfunction, relationship difficulties, self-worth and trauma can be anxious topics to explore for many people. My goal is to empower you with the knowledge and skills to improve your sex life, self worth, your relationships, as well as to provide a calm, comfortable space to explore underlying issues. Also, I connect with doctors and physical therapists to provide all inclusive care. As a side note, you do not have to be struggling with sexual dysfunctions to see me. I have a speciality in trauma and love to work on building healthy relationships (with the self/and or others).
I received my Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Amberton University and also hold a Masters in Marriage & Family Therapy.
Through the therapeutic process, clients are taught skills that give them the tools to identify and dispute irrational beliefs. During sessions, I will assist you as we explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors while also fostering self-compassion, emotional regulation, and communication techniques for living a purpose driven lifestyle.
I received my Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Amberton University and also hold a Masters in Marriage & Family Therapy.
Through the therapeutic process, clients are taught skills that give them the tools to identify and dispute irrational beliefs. During sessions, I will assist you as we explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors while also fostering self-compassion, emotional regulation, and communication techniques for living a purpose driven lifestyle.
Megan Yale
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LMFT-S, LPC-S, LCDC, CCST
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78754
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor intensively trained in DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy).
Hello and welcome to therapy! Emotions such as anxiety, fear, sadness, and anger can keep us stuck in negative situations and from progressing in our career and relationships. The first step to change is awareness. Speaking with a compassionate and competent professional can help you unlock your potential toward a more genuine version of you. I work from a client-centered counseling perspective, meaning that I approach the therapeutic relationship warmly, genuinely, and without judgment. My approach is to team with you to identify goals and help you create meaningful techniques that will assist you in reaching your goals.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor intensively trained in DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy).
Hello and welcome to therapy! Emotions such as anxiety, fear, sadness, and anger can keep us stuck in negative situations and from progressing in our career and relationships. The first step to change is awareness. Speaking with a compassionate and competent professional can help you unlock your potential toward a more genuine version of you. I work from a client-centered counseling perspective, meaning that I approach the therapeutic relationship warmly, genuinely, and without judgment. My approach is to team with you to identify goals and help you create meaningful techniques that will assist you in reaching your goals.
I also work with adults struggling with grief, loss or life transitions, and marital issues.
My hope is to help you deal with your emotions in a positive manner, leading to a meaningful and rewarding life where you could see yourself more completely; and inspire yourself to be best you. I will work with you in a compassionate, non-judgmental, and psychologically mindful space, where you will freely develop the tools you need for a healthy life.
I also work with adults struggling with grief, loss or life transitions, and marital issues.
My hope is to help you deal with your emotions in a positive manner, leading to a meaningful and rewarding life where you could see yourself more completely; and inspire yourself to be best you. I will work with you in a compassionate, non-judgmental, and psychologically mindful space, where you will freely develop the tools you need for a healthy life.
Stacy Lanier
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, MHA, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78731
Hi, I'm Stacy Lanier (she/they), a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate with a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy.
I believe in the power of personal stories and work with clients to reframe negative thought patterns, fostering empowerment and authentic self-expression. I recognize that culture, spirituality, and ethnicity deeply influence our lived experiences, and I integrate these perspectives into a collaborative, client-centered approach.
Hi, I'm Stacy Lanier (she/they), a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate with a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy.
I believe in the power of personal stories and work with clients to reframe negative thought patterns, fostering empowerment and authentic self-expression. I recognize that culture, spirituality, and ethnicity deeply influence our lived experiences, and I integrate these perspectives into a collaborative, client-centered approach.
I help couples struggling with marriage issues, individual adults with career and job concerns, teenagers facing stress with school and family, and mothers who are balancing multiple life stressors.
As an experienced relationship therapist, I assist couples and individuals facing challenges and feelings of isolation. Additionally, my expertise extends to family therapy, where I support children and adolescents in meeting expectations both at home and at school.
I help couples struggling with marriage issues, individual adults with career and job concerns, teenagers facing stress with school and family, and mothers who are balancing multiple life stressors.
As an experienced relationship therapist, I assist couples and individuals facing challenges and feelings of isolation. Additionally, my expertise extends to family therapy, where I support children and adolescents in meeting expectations both at home and at school.
Ron Gravis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC, CSAT, CMAT, EMDR
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78732
Trauma (PTSD, Complex PTSD, sexual/physical/emotional/developmental abuse); sexual addictions (internet/porn, acting out), substance abuse (alcohol/chemical dependency), men's issues (post-divorce, relationships, career, stress), marital/couples work, sexual ID - Gay/Bi-sexual issues, anger management and mood disorders.
I hold a special place in my practice for Wounded Warriors and Veterans/do best with highly motivated clients who value faith as a pivotal healing point. I have deep training in numerous trauma/addiction/couples applications (psychodynamic, CBT, EMDR, EFT and Gestalt) and have learned that amazing progress can be accomplished in these areas.
Trauma (PTSD, Complex PTSD, sexual/physical/emotional/developmental abuse); sexual addictions (internet/porn, acting out), substance abuse (alcohol/chemical dependency), men's issues (post-divorce, relationships, career, stress), marital/couples work, sexual ID - Gay/Bi-sexual issues, anger management and mood disorders.
I hold a special place in my practice for Wounded Warriors and Veterans/do best with highly motivated clients who value faith as a pivotal healing point. I have deep training in numerous trauma/addiction/couples applications (psychodynamic, CBT, EMDR, EFT and Gestalt) and have learned that amazing progress can be accomplished in these areas.
Lauren Gibson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Georgetown, TX 78628
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist I offer individual as well as couples therapy sessions (in person and telehealth) to support the treatment of relationship issues, anxiety, depression, and body related issues.
You’re getting tired of just surviving through a day, you want to feel resilient and confident. Maybe you have found it hard to feel connected to your others recently - and perhaps even yourself. You are tired of having the same problems over and over again. I imagine you have found yourself here because there is something in your life that is bringing you pain. I’m here to tell you that you do not have to walk through this alone. I honor the courage and vulnerability and consider it a privilege to hold space for meaningful change and healing with my clients, and I would love to opportunity to support you in your own process.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist I offer individual as well as couples therapy sessions (in person and telehealth) to support the treatment of relationship issues, anxiety, depression, and body related issues.
You’re getting tired of just surviving through a day, you want to feel resilient and confident. Maybe you have found it hard to feel connected to your others recently - and perhaps even yourself. You are tired of having the same problems over and over again. I imagine you have found yourself here because there is something in your life that is bringing you pain. I’m here to tell you that you do not have to walk through this alone. I honor the courage and vulnerability and consider it a privilege to hold space for meaningful change and healing with my clients, and I would love to opportunity to support you in your own process.
I am Nicole Leos, a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have over 15 years experience in the mental health field working with children, teens, adults and family units. I have helped many people who struggled with addiction, trauma, family conflict, anxiety and depression, foster care issues and incarceration circumstances, as well as situational stressors. In working together, we target your goals and areas where you would like to decrease your stress, with your best interest always at the forefront. Book with me now by clicking on my website.
I am Nicole Leos, a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have over 15 years experience in the mental health field working with children, teens, adults and family units. I have helped many people who struggled with addiction, trauma, family conflict, anxiety and depression, foster care issues and incarceration circumstances, as well as situational stressors. In working together, we target your goals and areas where you would like to decrease your stress, with your best interest always at the forefront. Book with me now by clicking on my website.
I am formally trained as a Marriage and Family Therapist and Professional Counselor.
Are you wanting support to navigate relationships ? Are you wanting balance and having a tough time navigating stress, life transitions, anxiety, and depression? Are you wanting to learn to improve overall and develop a better sense of self and self worth? If this sounds like you, I would like to offer my support. Inclusive Therapy offers effective forms of treatment and empowers individuals by equipping them with practical tools and knowledge to experience relief. I work with individuals in DC, VA, and TX.
I am formally trained as a Marriage and Family Therapist and Professional Counselor.
Are you wanting support to navigate relationships ? Are you wanting balance and having a tough time navigating stress, life transitions, anxiety, and depression? Are you wanting to learn to improve overall and develop a better sense of self and self worth? If this sounds like you, I would like to offer my support. Inclusive Therapy offers effective forms of treatment and empowers individuals by equipping them with practical tools and knowledge to experience relief. I work with individuals in DC, VA, and TX.
Hou I (Esther) Lau
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, PhD, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
My areas of speciality include individual & couples therapy, communication issues, grief & loss, and premarital and marital.
I often hear "life is hard". I agree, life is hard and overwhelming. When life is overwhelming, relationships and connections with others can fall apart. No one should be alone with their hardship. I offer a safe and collaborative experience and environment that allows you to feel seen, heard, and understood. Your needs are important. You are important. Hence, it is my honor and privilege to walk along side you through your hardship, to explore the possibility of change, to empower you through your strength, and to witness your personal growth through your life experience.
My areas of speciality include individual & couples therapy, communication issues, grief & loss, and premarital and marital.
I often hear "life is hard". I agree, life is hard and overwhelming. When life is overwhelming, relationships and connections with others can fall apart. No one should be alone with their hardship. I offer a safe and collaborative experience and environment that allows you to feel seen, heard, and understood. Your needs are important. You are important. Hence, it is my honor and privilege to walk along side you through your hardship, to explore the possibility of change, to empower you through your strength, and to witness your personal growth through your life experience.
The privilege of my life is to walk with clients through depression, grief, conflict, trauma, marital crisis, difficult developmental transitions, and other hardships, providing empathy, wholesale acceptance, and connection.
Deeply feeling. Down to earth. Transparent. Open. I desire to be someone clients will feel seen and known by. A trained professional who can be a real person, too. I am driven by neurological and relational sciences, using advancements in the field and harnessing the power of relationship to reach transformation and healing together.
The privilege of my life is to walk with clients through depression, grief, conflict, trauma, marital crisis, difficult developmental transitions, and other hardships, providing empathy, wholesale acceptance, and connection.
Deeply feeling. Down to earth. Transparent. Open. I desire to be someone clients will feel seen and known by. A trained professional who can be a real person, too. I am driven by neurological and relational sciences, using advancements in the field and harnessing the power of relationship to reach transformation and healing together.
As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I draw upon multiple modalities to tailor my approach to client needs.
Are you looking to feel more joy, connection and authenticity in your life? Have you struggled to connect with your sense of worth and power? Serving individuals and couples who seek to establish healthier relationship dynamics with themselves and others is a true gift. My passion for this work is rooted in my genuine appreciation and respect for those who embark on the journey of self discovery and growth. In addition to my work with individuals and couples, I offer consultations with parents & caregivers looking to increase harmony and decrease difficult behaviors in their homes with their children.
As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I draw upon multiple modalities to tailor my approach to client needs.
Are you looking to feel more joy, connection and authenticity in your life? Have you struggled to connect with your sense of worth and power? Serving individuals and couples who seek to establish healthier relationship dynamics with themselves and others is a true gift. My passion for this work is rooted in my genuine appreciation and respect for those who embark on the journey of self discovery and growth. In addition to my work with individuals and couples, I offer consultations with parents & caregivers looking to increase harmony and decrease difficult behaviors in their homes with their children.
I worked with clients who dealing with anxiety, depression, childhood/adult trauma, rumination, couple/ marriage issues, family systems issues, military life issues, etc.
Dr. Nikita Tate-Casanova is an LMFT practicing for over 15 years. She uses several therapeutic techniques dependent upon clients’ needs, including CBT, EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and Positive Psychology. She has experience working with individuals, couples, and families across the life span. Nikita has worked in private practice, church settings, inpatient acute/residential treatment programs, intensive outpatient programs, and partial hospitalization programs. She believes in holistic wellness that focuses on clients’ mental health improvement, somatic relief, spiritual connectivity, and positive self-image.
I worked with clients who dealing with anxiety, depression, childhood/adult trauma, rumination, couple/ marriage issues, family systems issues, military life issues, etc.
Dr. Nikita Tate-Casanova is an LMFT practicing for over 15 years. She uses several therapeutic techniques dependent upon clients’ needs, including CBT, EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and Positive Psychology. She has experience working with individuals, couples, and families across the life span. Nikita has worked in private practice, church settings, inpatient acute/residential treatment programs, intensive outpatient programs, and partial hospitalization programs. She believes in holistic wellness that focuses on clients’ mental health improvement, somatic relief, spiritual connectivity, and positive self-image.
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Marriage Counseling Therapists
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.
How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.
Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.
Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.