Gottman Method
Research-based strategies, built on decades of study into what makes relationships succeed, that help couples build friendship, manage conflict constructively, and create deeper shared meaning.
Counseling
Couples and Marriage Counseling
Couples counseling, often called marriage counseling, helps partners reconnect, resolve conflicts, and build the skills needed for a thriving, lasting relationship. It is for married couples and for couples who are not married. Every relationship faces challenges, and seeking support together shows courage and commitment to your partnership.
We create a safe space where both partners feel heard and valued. Our approach involves helping you understand your relationship patterns, improve communication skills, rebuild trust and intimacy, and develop tools for ongoing connection. In couples and marriage counseling we address issues like recurring conflicts, emotional distance, betrayal recovery, life transitions, and intimacy concerns.
You can expect to gain deeper insight into your relationship dynamics, learn practical communication techniques, and experience renewed connection with your partner. Many couples report feeling more understood by each other, having fewer destructive conflicts, and rediscovering the friendship and romance that brought them together.
The Gottman Method's approach to conflict and connection is grounded in decades of relationship research from the Gottman Institute.
Our approach
EFT
Emotionally Focused Therapy helps couples understand and reshape the emotional patterns that drive relationship distress, fostering deeper emotional connection and security.
IMAGO
Imago Relationship Therapy explores how past experiences shape current relationship dynamics and helps partners become healing agents for each other through intentional dialogue.
IFS
Internal Family Systems recognizes that each partner carries different internal "parts," and helps couples relate to each other with compassion and curiosity rather than judgment.
Where you can get couples counseling
Available in person in Katy and Sugar Land, and by telehealth anywhere in Texas.
- Couples Counseling in Katy, TX
with Sara Veillon, Khrista Quevedo (LPC Associate, supervised by Stephanie R. Frey), Jenna Pool (LPC Associate, supervised by Shelley Zavodny-Abeles) and Paige Siemers (Graduate intern, supervised by Jennifer West)
- Couples Counseling in Sugar Land, TX
with Jennifer West
- Couples Counseling in Austin, TX (telehealth)
with Austin Weber
Common questions
- How much does couples counseling cost?
- $150 to $230 per session, depending on the counselor and session length (50 to 80 min). We are a private-pay practice, so payment is due at the time of your session. Fees are subject to change; your counselor will confirm current rates before your first session.
- How long is a couples counseling session?
- 50 to 80 min. Some counselors offer longer sessions for particular kinds of work; their individual profiles list the sessions they run and what each costs.
- Where do you offer couples counseling?
- In person at our Katy and Sugar Land offices, and by secure video anywhere in Texas. Each location page lists the counselors there who provide it.
- Do you accept insurance for couples counseling?
- We do not bill insurance directly. On request, we provide a superbill, which you can submit to your insurer for out-of-network reimbursement. Many plans reimburse a substantial share; your own benefits decide how much.
- Can I talk to someone before booking couples counseling?
- Yes. Every counselor offers a free 15-minute consultation call, so you can ask questions and get a sense of fit before committing to a session.
Find a couples or marriage counselor near you for a free 15-minute consultation.