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37  therapists available in  Little Elm

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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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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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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Houston

Sometimes you just need a break from doing ALL. THE. THINGS. If you’re the type of person that feels like you're drowning and gets...

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Beaumont

I understand how overcoming trauma or grief can improve relationships....

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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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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

Welcome! I understand how daunting it can be to take the first step towards seeking support, but know that you’re not alone in thi...

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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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Lubbock

I am happy that you are beginning your journey toward a balanced life and I am honored to support you....

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San Antonio

As a woman of color, I feel deeply called to uplift marginalized voices, create lasting change, and help build a more inclusive an...

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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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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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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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Lubbock

It is my passion to empower people to heal, achieve their goals, and fulfill their purpose....

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McKinney

l understand how families struggle with their loved ones in their quest for living purposeful and meaningful life...

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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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Cypress

My work exposure in different settings and among multicultural populations has taught me that everyone has what I call a "life bac...

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College Station

As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), my unwavering dedication lies in assisting individuals in managing trauma & other ment...

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Rowlett

I use various approaches to make sure treatment is catered to my client's specific needs....

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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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Austin

Welcome! I’m glad you’re here. I support teens and adults in building emotional resilience and making meaningful change through ev...

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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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Rowlett

“You can never fly higher than your angels can protect.” As a liberal African American woman, I understand the need for a safe spa...

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San Antonio

As a Latina woman, I understand the unique role we play not only in society but in our own family....

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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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The Woodlands

Based on my experience, passion, and licensing, I am able to offer a diverse set of counseling services and serve in many capaciti...

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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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Pearland

Creating new patterns is possible, and I am here to help you navigate challenges and improve your quality of life....

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Irving

I’m here to provide genuine empathy for your journey, and to support you every step of the way as we navigate this path together....

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Missouri City

Cheryl Clansy is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S), trained Mediator, and Life Coach with 20 years of experienc...

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Arlington

Asking for help is never easy. I'm here to help you sort through the challenges and offer you a safe place to be open and honest w...

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Arlington

You see what living in today's world requires. What used to work doesn't make sense anymore, but the demands of change and maintai...

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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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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 believe people thrive with connection and support. Connection to self, connection to others, and connection to something bigger ...

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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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Bianca Milliern

Hear from Bianca Milliern, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

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

My go-to approach for helping people in couples/marriage counseling is Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT). The core premise of EFT is that couples are emotionally attached to and dependent on each other for support, soothing, and protection. EFT aims to repair and strengthen this bond by finding and enhancing connection moments in the relationship.

What tools do you teach in couples/marriage counseling?

I teach the following tools in couples/marriage counseling:

  • Emotional regulation of each partner
  • Emotional responsiveness skills
  • How to stop arguing when the “red brain” is activated.
  • How to work with partner trauma
  • Moving past injuries

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

I know a client is making meaningful progress in couples / marriage counseling when they are able to recognize the “zones” they are in, and self-regulate from red to green. Then, they may also be able to help their partner regulate from red to green.

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

Clients can supplement their time in couples/marriage counseling with their own individual therapy. Couples counseling is often a signal source for individual blueprints formed in childhood, and it is necessary to heal and resolve those patterns in the safe space of individual therapy.

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

To prepare for your first couples/marriage counseling session, you can do what I call a “willingness check.” This is where you honestly examine your motivations and reasons for seeking couples counseling. Is it a real desire to invest in and learn about your relationship, or is it an unhealthy desire to prove your partner is wrong and bad? We do not leave the stable until we have clarified this very important door opener.

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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.

Need more help deciding?

A couples therapist or marriage counselor at Thriveworks Little Elm, TX can step in to help find practical solutions to your relationship issues. Our couples therapists and marriage counselors are trained to see issues from each spouse’s point of view and provide insight to bring each person closer together. 

If you and your partner are ready to start making healthy changes for the benefit of your relationship or marriage, call or go online to schedule couples therapy or marriage counseling with Thriveworks Little Elm, TX.

What Is Couples Therapy and Marriage Counseling? 

Couples counseling can lead to effective problem solving and heightened compassion for romantic partners. Relationship and marriage therapy can help advance numerous goals that might be critical to the survival of a couple, including helping both partners:  

  • To feel more loved
  • To feel more appreciated
  • To model healthier relationships for children
  • To feel like friends again
  • To build trust
  • To improve communication skills
  • To reignite a spark or passion
  • To enhance physical or emotional intimacy
  • To reduce tension and conflict in the household
  • To stop repeating the same argument over and over again without advancing
  • To create healthier boundaries
  • To heal after an affair

Types of Couples Therapy

As you can tell, couples therapy and marriage counseling can address a wide range of issues, not limited to what’s listed. The couples therapy and marriage counseling professionals at Thriveworks Little Elm, TX have extensive training in interpersonal dynamics and communication. 

Effective couples therapy treatment at Thriveworks in Little Elm, TX may draw from any of the following evidence-based approaches:

Relationship therapists might use games and exercises to help put couples at ease and facilitate healthy communication. 

How to Find Relationship Counseling

If you’ve decided to see a relationship therapist or marriage counselor for the first time, you may be overwhelmed by all the options out there. But you can start your search with some basic criteria:

  1. The counselor should be fully licensed in Texas. All Thriveworks mental health providers are fully licensed in their respective states, nationwide.
  2. The therapist should be affordable. Thriveworks therapists accept most major health insurance plans. 
  3. Therapy sessions should be both convenient and comfortable. Thriveworks therapists in Little Elm, TX offer secure online counseling sessions as well as traditional, in-person counseling sessions at the modern office. Some clients even choose a hybrid session model. 

Couples therapy and marriage counseling at Thriveworks Little Elm,TX offers top-tier, industry-leading professional counselors and therapists. We encourage you and your spouse or partner to consider whether our services could help improve your romantic relationship. 

Schedule Marriage Counseling or Couples Therapy at Thriveworks in Little Elm, TX

Call Thriveworks Little Elm, TX today to get the relationship support that you and your partner need. We look forward to helping both of you to rebuild trust, healthy communication, enthusiasm, and much more. 

And in addition to our highly-skilled providers, we also offer benefits which include: 

  • Receive personalized mental health care for your unique needs
  • Meet with your therapist quickly and easily via video—or meet with them in person
  • Get affordable mental health care covered by insurance
  • Experience therapy that works—get evidence-based therapy from expert relationship counselors

Relationship counseling isn’t about assigning blame or telling people what to think, do, or feel—it means facilitating open communication that can lead to greater mutual trust and understanding. We hope to have the privilege of working with you both—schedule online or contact our office when you’re ready to begin.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 360+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in Little Elm 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 Little Elm
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

Hear from our clients

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I find Thriveworks very helpful for my anxiety and my depression. I have been able to get a long well with others and I have more energy since therapy.
Danielle Apr 2025
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I really like how fast the response time is.
Natasha Apr 2025
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks in Little Elm, TX is located in the same building as Thy Spa & Wellness, The Barber Experience, Mark Ray MD Dermatology, Premier Wellness Clinics, and Minifig Market, as well as many other businesses. Craft Pies Pizza Company is also nearby, as well as Kroger, Aldi, Hat Creek Burger Company, and SOI Brow Threading. El Dorado Parkway is also near our location.

Phone number

(972) 362-9713

Languages spoken by TX providers

  • ASL
  • English
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