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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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I know the relief and confidence you can gain from confronting difficult life experiences. I’ve experienced it and see it everyday in my clients. Let me help you experience this and see that the challenges we face are just opportunities to become a better version of ourselves.
Ryan Majoros is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). He has experience helping clients from different backgrounds in a variety of settings including private practice, community health and residential treatment. Ryan provides individual and couple’s therapy using a solutions-focused approach to help clients grow and live a better life. His main goal is to empower others to face their challenges and achieve their goals. Ryan specializes in therapy for anxiety, depression, relationships, trauma, life transitions and addictions.
Ryan completed his Master’s in Mental Health Counseling at Sam Houston State University. He believes effective therapy starts with creating a strong therapeutic alliance that encourages his clients to feel safe, free from judgement, and empowered to find solutions.
Difficult life experiences offer us the greatest opportunities to grow. Ryan can help you navigate the challenges you are facing to live a better, more satisfying life. If you believe you are a good fit, schedule an appointment with him today.
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I desire to create a safe space for you to heal and build a life of purpose, fulfillment, and connection that reflects what matter...
I desire to create a safe space for you to heal and build a life of purpose, fulfillment, and connection that reflects what matters to you.
Jennifer Wallace is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 14 years of experience. She specializes in working with adolescents, couples, and adults with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, grief, stress, trauma, perinatal and postpartum mood disorders, relationship issues, and life transitions. She has specialized experience working with the pregnant and postpartum population. She also has previous experience working with survivors of domestic violence and in a medical setting specializing in women's health.
Jennifer received her Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Louisiana. Jennifer is trained in eye movement desensitization reprocessing, perinatal and postpartum mood disorders, cognitive behavior therapy, solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches.
With warmth and support, she offers a safe space to heal, grow, and pursue what matters most to you while helping you build a life of purpose, fulfillment, and authentic connection.
My number one priority is to help clients solve problems and achieve their goals....
My number one priority is to help clients solve problems and achieve their goals.
Carlos is an experienced LCSW who takes a person-centered approach in his work, viewing it as a privilege to partner with you in discovering solutions to the challenges you’ll face together. He leverages his knowledge and 10 years of experience to create unique plans with his clients to help them achieve their goals. His ideal client wants to grow and face life’s challenges, knowing things can get better. Having someone who is ready and motivated to welcome change in their life is what he aims to cultivate with his clients.
Carlos’ passion for helping people led him to earn his Masters of Arts Degree in Social Work at Baylor University and ultimately led his career into social work. With extensive experience in treating anxiety, depression, and mood disorders, he employs various therapeutic modalities to develop the most effective approach for each individual he sees. Additionally, his specialized training in EMDR enables him to support clients through traumatic life events.
Carlos strives to guide people to their path to healing. He welcomes questions and those who aren’t quite sure where to start as they begin their therapeutic journey. He would love the opportunity to get to know you and your story to see if he is a good fit to help you find the change you are looking for.
Note: Any clients under the age of 18 I will only see in office, no virtual appointments please
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My primary approach for couples and marriage counseling is cognitive behavioral couples therapy (CBCT). I prefer this approach because I find it to be a straightforward way of helping couples improve their communication, trust, and conflict resolution skills which tend to lead to more satisfying relationships.
Some of the tools I teach in couples and marriage counseling are:
I know a client is making meaningful progress in couples and marriage counseling when I see improved communication, conflict resolution, and understanding of one another. This often includes decreased defensiveness and criticism and increased accountability.
I encourage my couples to spend intentional time using the skills they are learning in counseling. This may include date nights, weekly check-ins, or reading books that deepen their understanding of one another.
To prepare for your first couples counseling session, I recommend that the couple have a discussion about what they want to address and accomplish in the counseling process.
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:
The types of therapy used in couples and marriage counseling include:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
If you’re here, you may be looking to confide in a mental health professional via marriage counseling or couples therapy because of issues in your relationship. At Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Waco, TX our therapists and counselors are here to offer you both a way to reconnect and communicate healthily and effectively.
Take time to consider whether you and your loved one could benefit from professional services—and then call or book online to get started.
Deciding to talk with a provider in couples therapy or marriage counseling is an independent decision that you’ll need to make between you and your partner. However, there are common indications of unhealthy relationship dynamics that can be improved via therapy, including:
If you’re experiencing any of the following issues in your relationship, it’s important to remember that you can find solutions via couples therapy or marriage counseling. Even if the issues you’re faced with are different than what’s listed, that’s okay.
While one session can’t fix everything at play in your relationship, you and your partner can start establishing a connection with your provider from the moment you meet. Your Thriveworks therapist or counselor will be committed to ensuring that both of you get the insight and support you need to start making proactive changes in your relationship.
Couples therapy and marriage counseling at Thriveworks in Waco, TX can act as a mediator and guide as you learn to:
Talking together with a therapist or counselor at Thriveworks in Waco, TX can start to rebuild the connection that’s been damaged by lack of trust and hard feelings. And with our virtual session options, you and your partner can attend online counseling or therapy sessions with your shared provider. You’ll be able to still prioritize your relationship’s needs from home, the office, or while traveling.
When you both decide that couples therapy or marriage counseling is right for you, our counselors and therapists at Thriveworks in Waco, TX will be here to support you. And when you call our office to connect with a mental health professional, expect to talk with your provider soon—most of our clients attend their first session within the same week.
Reach out to us to begin the process—doing so will unlock a host of great benefits, including:
When we feel secure and content, our relationships are often incredibly rewarding. However, when issues arise, getting the help you need from a couples therapist or marriage counselor could offer you both a way to keep moving forward. If you and your partner are interested in talking with a marriage counselor or couples therapist about the challenges your relationship is faced with, call Thriveworks in Waco, TX today or go online to book.
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