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Couples Counseling
Couples Counseling in McKinney for Stronger Relationships
Counseling and Consulting Associates of North Texas has offered couples counseling in McKinney for more than 37 years, to newlyweds, to couples 30 years in, and to plenty of people who were not sure they wanted to be in the room. If the same argument keeps looping, or you have gone quiet with each other, that is exactly what this is for.
- 50-minute sessions
- In-person or telehealth
- Confidential & HIPAA-compliant
What Is Couples Counseling?
Couples counseling, also called marriage therapy, is structured work on the relationship itself rather than on either partner individually. You come in together, a licensed counselor watches how the two of you actually interact, and the focus goes onto the pattern between you instead of the question of who is right.
Most couples arrive believing the problem is a specific topic: money, the in-laws, the last fight. Usually the topic is interchangeable and the pattern underneath is the real issue. Once you can both see the pattern, you can interrupt it, and that is when the same conversation stops ending the same way.
Therapy for Relationship Problems We Work With Every Week
You do not need a crisis to justify counseling about relationship concerns. Most couples wait far longer than they needed to.
Communication That Turns Into the Same Fight
Escalation, stonewalling, defensiveness, and conversations that were never about the dishes.
Trust, Infidelity and Rebuilding After an Affair
Whether the goal is repair or an honest ending, this work is possible and it is slower than most people expect.
Intimacy, Sex and Feeling Like Roommates
Mismatched desire, avoidance, and the drift that happens quietly over years.
Parenting, Blended Families and In-Laws
Different parenting styles, stepfamily loyalty binds, and boundaries with extended family.
Money, Work Stress and Life Transitions
New baby, job loss, relocation, illness, retirement, empty nest.
Deciding Whether to Stay
Structured help for couples genuinely unsure, so the decision gets made clearly rather than by exhaustion.
Our Approach to Marriage Therapy: Gottman and Imago
Our couples work draws on two established frameworks. The Gottman method is research based and practical: it identifies the specific behaviors that predict distress and replaces them with skills you can use in a Tuesday night argument. Imago focuses on why you each react the way you do, tracing the reflexes back to earlier relationships so they stop feeling like personal attacks. Most of our couples therapists blend both, weighted to what your relationship needs.
What Actually Happens in a Couples Counseling Session
The first session or two is history and goals: what brought you in, what you have tried, what you each want. After that your counselor gives you things to practice between sessions, because the change happens at home, not in the office. Sessions run about 50 minutes, and some counselors will meet each partner individually early on to hear both sides fully before continuing together.
Counselling for Husband and Wife at Every Stage
Premarital Counseling
Before the wedding, work through finances, children, faith, sex and expectations while the stakes are still low.
Marriage Counseling for Couples in Conflict
The core work: communication, repair, trust and reconnection for couples in the middle of it.
Divorced Couples Counseling and Co-Parenting
Counseling does not end when the marriage does. We help separated and divorced couples communicate as parents, and our mediation services offer a neutral, structured alternative to fighting it out through attorneys.
When Only One of You Is Ready
If your partner will not come, start alone. Individual counseling on relationship concerns shifts the dynamic more often than people expect.
Find a Couples Therapist Near You in McKinney
Couples work is a specialization, not something every counselor does well, so we match you with a marriage therapist who does it regularly. Several of our counselors have formal marriage and family therapy training, one is bilingual in English and Spanish, and evening appointments are available for couples who both work. Not sure who fits? Describe the situation to our intake staff and they will name two or three counselors who are currently accepting new couples.
Rebecca Sims
M.Ed., LPC Associate
Individual Therapist
- Accepting new clients
Sabrina Denise Henderson
MS, LPC-A, NCC
Individual Therapist
- Accepting new clients
Steve Jett
LPC
Individual Therapist
- Accepting new clients
Jeffrey McManus
MSN, PMHNP-BC
Individual Therapist
- Accepting new clients
Zach Nicholson
MS, LPC
Individual Therapist
- Accepting new clients
Brooke Tucker
LPC
Individual Therapist
- Accepting new clients
Scott Schultz
MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Accepting new clients
Becky Dunlap
LPC-S
Individual Therapist
- Accepting new clients
Online Couples Counseling Across Texas
Secure video sessions are available for couples anywhere in Texas, and you can join from two different locations when schedules or travel make one room impossible. Online couples counseling works well for scheduling and logistics. If your relationship is in acute crisis, we will usually recommend starting in the office.
How Much Does Couples Counseling Cost?
Our self-pay rate for couples counseling is [INSERT CURRENT RATE] per 50 minute session, and we will confirm the exact figure before you book. Most couples come weekly at first, then move to every other week as things stabilize, so it is reasonable to plan around a few months rather than a single appointment. Call 972.542.8144 for current rates and payment options.
Is Couples Counseling Covered by Insurance?
Often it is not, and the reason surprises people. Insurance covers treatment of a diagnosed mental health condition in one identified patient, and "our marriage is struggling" is not a diagnosis. When one partner has a covered diagnosis such as depression or anxiety and the relationship work is part of treating it, sessions may be billable. Our staff will check your specific plan before your first appointment rather than leaving you to find out afterward. Out-of-network reimbursement and self-pay options are available either way.
How Couples Counseling at CCA Works
Step 1: Reach Out
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One of you calls 972.542.8144 or sends a request. It does not have to be a joint decision yet.
Step 2: Get Matched With a Marriage Therapist
We pair you with a counselor who specializes in couples and fits your schedule and budget.
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Step 3: Come In Together
Complete your intake forms online first so the session is spent talking.
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FAQ
Couples Counseling Questions, Answered
How Many Sessions of Couples Therapy Will We Need?
Most couples work weekly for the first stretch, then space sessions out. Focused concerns such as premarital preparation or a single recurring conflict often resolve in eight to twelve sessions. Rebuilding after infidelity or long-term disconnection takes longer. Your counselor will give you a realistic estimate early rather than leaving it open ended.
What if My Partner Will Not Come to Counseling?
Start on your own. Individual work on your responses, boundaries and clarity often changes the dynamic between you, and it means you are ready if your partner later agrees to join. Plenty of our couples cases began with one person.
Is It Too Late if We Are Already Talking About Divorce?
No. Some couples use counseling to repair, and some use it to separate with less damage, particularly when children are involved. Both are legitimate outcomes, and deciding clearly beats drifting into a decision by attrition.
Do You Offer Relationship Counseling for Couples Who Are Not Married?
Yes. Dating, engaged, living together, long term partners, and couples of any orientation. Nothing here requires a marriage certificate.
Will the Counselor Take Sides?
No. The relationship is the client. A good couples therapist will challenge both of you at different moments, and if you both leave a session feeling slightly uncomfortable, that is usually a sign the work is real.
Does Insurance Cover Couples Counseling if One of Us Has a Diagnosis?
Sometimes. If one partner has a covered mental health diagnosis and the couples work supports that treatment, sessions may be billable to their plan. Coverage varies by carrier, so call and we will verify your benefits before you commit.
Can We Do Couples Therapy Online?
Yes. Online couples counseling is available across Texas by secure video, including sessions where the two of you connect from separate locations.
What Should We Expect From the First Session?
Mostly questions. Your counselor will ask how you met, what changed, what each of you wants, and what you have already tried. You will not be asked to resolve anything in the first hour, and you do not need to arrive agreeing about what the problem is.
Start Couples Counseling in McKinney, TX
Most couples wait years longer than they should, usually until one person is already halfway out. You do not have to be at that point to call, and you do not have to agree on much beyond being willing to sit down. Couples counseling in McKinney starts with one call to 972.542.8144. We are at 1575 Heritage Drive, Suite 200, McKinney, TX 75069, open Monday to Friday 8am to 7pm, with Saturday and evening appointments available.
24/7
- In Crisis? Get Help Now
Call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline,
free and confidential, 24 hours a day. If you are experiencing domestic violence, the National Domestic Violence Hotline is 1.800.799.7233. If anyone is in immediate danger, call 911.
