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El Paso

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Missouri City

I am deeply dedicated to building connections and embracing diverse cultures. My goal is to help you empower yourself by assisting...

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Pearland

As a trauma survivor, I seek to help others in their journey to healing in a trauma-informed, solution-focused, person-centered ap...

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Houston

I create a space where adolescents and adults feel seen, heard, and supported as they navigate life's challenges and discover thei...

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Cypress

I want to congratulate you for taking this important step. Finding the right fit can be difficult, but I am here to listen, help y...

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McKinney

As a young adult, I understand the overwhelming feeling of life stressors and transitions as pressures of the past, present, and f...

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Beaumont

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Austin

I listen without judgement, and as a Black woman who grew up in a rural community in East Texas, I know firsthand how powerful it ...

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Austin

I use a client-centered, strength-based approach and strive to create a therapeutic relationship where you are heard, respected, a...

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San Antonio

I chose a career in counseling because I’m passionate about helping others, committed to promoting social justice, upholding ethic...

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Missouri City

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Pearland

I know just how unpredictable life can be, and I want to help you achieve the joy and peace you deserve....

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Pearland

It is with great pride and humility that I come to you prepared to listen and talk so together we can work for you TO BE YOUR BEST...

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Waco

I desire to create a safe space for you to heal and build a life of purpose, fulfillment, and connection that reflects what matter...

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Pearland

Yeteast Ashley Green is a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) who is in the process of becoming a Licensed Profes...

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Lubbock

After over 2 decades of providing counseling support, I maintain the same goal I started my career with – making sure everyone has...

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San Antonio

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Waco

I know the relief and confidence you can gain from confronting difficult life experiences. I’ve experienced it and see it everyda...

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Kingwood Area

As a daughter, friend, sister, mother, grandmother, and person who has experienced many of life's stressors, I bring compassion an...

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Austin

I work to provide an affirming and nonjudgmental environment for exploring areas of growth where you want to make changes....

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Austin

My family, friends, and I have had decades grappling with ADHD, the autism spectrum, and that balance between others and ourselves...

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Pearland

I believe we all need someone to talk to at various times in our lives and I would like to be that safe person for you....

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Cypress

Navigating life's challenges can feel overwhelming, but as your therapist, I am here to walk alongside you, offering empathic unde...

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McKinney

As a bereaved parent, I am passionate about guiding individuals through their journey of grief and loss by providing compassionate...

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The Woodlands

After experiencing and overcoming many personal trials and tribulations, I have made it my purpose to help others with the issues ...

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El Paso

Eliza Mendoza is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has 15 years of experien...

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Cypress

As a wife, mother, and grandmother, I understand the interpersonal struggles within ourselves and our relationships; I believe we ...

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Pearland

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Rowlett

I like to build my client relationships with humor and humility, creating trust and a comfortable environment, which leads to heal...

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Pflugerville

As someone who has had my own mental health issues, I understand the challenges of finding your way out of depression, anxiety, an...

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Midland

As a woman of color, I understand seeking counseling can be a hard step to take for anyone. I want to make this process for you. I...

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McKinney

As a professional counselor with more than 19 years experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings, I have helped people wit...

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Janet Kaye Love

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What is your go-to approach for couples/marriage counseling?

My primary focus in couples counseling is often developing skills for positive, compassionate, and authentic communication. Active listening is an important part of a couple's communication to foster understanding and empathy. Additionally, conflict resolution strategies help couples navigate disagreements constructively, promoting collaboration and mutual respect. Positive communications help to develop a safe and supportive environment for vulnerability and emotional expression, allowing partners to work collaboratively towards strengthening their relationship.

What tools do you teach in couples/marriage counseling?

In addition to the focus on communication skills and the qualification of a couple's interactions, the following interventions are also used depending on the needs of the individuals:

  • Mindfulness meditation or mindful activity involves learning to notice when the mind drifts, lets go of thinking, and returns focus to a predetermined word, phrase, image action, or sensory experience.
  • Cognitive reframing is used to explore alternative perspectives.
  • Cognitive challenging helps clients question their thoughts and beliefs in order to uncover patterns of thinking that are no longer helpful.
  • Cognitive distraction gives clients the ability to move away from intrusive and unwanted thoughts.
  • Sensation labeling is a mindfulness technique that assists with disrupting unwanted thinking by focusing on sensory input.
  • Strategies for grief processing are used to observe, accept, experience, and release the chaos of emotions that accompany an experience of loss.
  • Mental shield imagery develops skills in managing mirror neurons to reduce emotional reactivity to other people's emotions.
  • Thinking strategies to address catastrophic thinking and increase confidence in dealing with undesired outcomes should they arise.
  • Motivation skills reduce procrastination and avoidance.
  • Strategies for gaining acceptance of mistakes and letting go of shame and guilt.

How do you know when a client is making meaningful progress in couples/marriage counseling?

I check in with couples about their progress with their goals and the improvements they are seeing in every session. Meaningful progress is evident as the list of progress and successes gets longer and the list of challenges gets shorter.

What can clients do in their personal time to supplement couples/marriage counseling?

Clients' efforts to implement the skills they are learning and the goals that they set between sessions are essential to making progress in therapy.

What should someone do to prepare for starting couples/marriage counseling?

Clients can prepare for therapy by thinking about what they want to move toward in their interactions and how the strengths of each member of the couple can contribute to reaching their goals.

Starting Couples/marriage therapy in Austin

What is couples & marriage counseling?

Couples therapy and marriage counseling, also known as relationship counseling, helps couples work through their specific relationship issues. Some examples of common focuses within couples therapy and marriage counseling include:

  • Jealousy
  • Trust issues
  • Infidelity
  • Opposing values
  • Different visions for the future
  • Disagreements in parenting
  • Lack of trust
  • Financial distress
  • Sex issues

What type of therapy is used in couples therapy?

The types of therapy used in couples and marriage counseling include:

  • The Gottman Method
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Emotionally-focused therapy (EFT)
  • Solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT)
  • Strength-based therapy

What kind of therapist is best for couples?

At Thriveworks, Couples/marriage therapy is led by licensed professionals — often licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs) — who are experts in their field and best-equipped to help couples.

What is the Gottman Method of couples therapy?

The Gottman Method of couples therapy is a research-supported approach designed to enhance relationships by bolstering the bond between partners, resolving conflicts, and fostering shared meaning in their relationship through comprehensive assessments and tailored interventions that improve communication, trust, and the overall health of the partnership.

How to tell if I need couples therapy?

If you’re facing persistent relationship problems, communication breakdowns, or unresolved conflicts that are impacting your emotional well-being and happiness, Couples/marriage therapy may be beneficial for you.

Should every couple go to couples therapy?

While marriage and couple’s counseling is typically recommended for couples who are experiencing persistent or severe relationship issues, any relationship can benefit from attending these sessions.

Is couples & marriage counseling conducted in person or online?

Marriage and couples counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you and your partner.

How long does couples & marriage counseling last?

On average, couples attend marriage and couples counseling for 12 weeks. However, couples & marriage counseling may last longer or shorter, dependent on the couples’ needs, the challenges they’d like to work through, and the pace of their progress.

How much does couples & marriage counseling cost?

At Thriveworks, we accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in Austin accept 45 insurance plans

  • Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Program

  • Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Program

  • Aetna

  • Ambetter by Superior Health Plan

  • Auto Club Enterprises (Employers Health Network)

  • Baylor Scott and White Health Plan

  • Baylor Scott and White Health Plan Medicare Advantage

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas HMO

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas PPO

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Buist Byars and Taylor (Employers Health Network)

  • Childrens Medical Group (Employers Health Network)

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Self-pay costs at Austin
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

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4.7 Thriveworks Austin reviews are collected through Thriveworks.com.
★★★★★
Thriveworks helped me realize that I do believe people can change. I’m not the person I was three months ago, broken and fearful. I’m healthy and happy and for the first time being kind to myself. Thank you for giving me my life back.
Anonymous Thriveworks Client
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Austin is located on Research Blvd, which runs next to US-183 Hwy. We share a building with Capitol Appraisal Group and a Farmer’s Insurance agent.

Phone number

(512) 807-0730

Languages spoken by TX providers

  • English
  • Spanish
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