
Couples therapy is for any type of couple at any stage who wants to improve their relationship. It provides a safe, neutral space for partners to learn new communication strategies, gain understanding, and resolve conflict.
Approaches for couples therapy include but are not limited to Imago Relationship Therapy, The Gottman Method, Sensate Focus.
Imago Relationship Therapy is a form of couples counseling that helps partners heal unresolved childhood wounds by changing their communication patterns and transforming conflict into a path for growth.
The Gottman Method helps couples improve communication, increase intimacy and affection, manage conflict, and build a shared sense of meaning.
Sensate Focus is a technique used to improve intimacy and communication between couples around sex, reduce performance anxiety, and move away from deep-rooted, goal-oriented sexual patterns that aren’t serving couples.
Through our work together, couples typically experience improved communication with less conflict, rebuilt trust and emotional intimacy, practical tools for navigating future challenges, and a deeper understanding of each other's needs. Many couples report feeling reconnected and more hopeful about their future together after just a few sessions.
Consider starting therapy when communication becomes consistently difficult, you feel increasingly distant or resentful, trust has been broken, you're facing major life transitions, or simply want to strengthen an already-good relationship. Early intervention typically leads to better outcomes, and many couples wish they had started the process sooner.
Our convenient Frisco office offers in-person sessions along with online therapy for Texas residents. We provide evening and weekend availability and work with most insurance plans. Our therapists receive specialized training in couples counseling methods and understand the unique pressures facing relationships in today's fast-paced world.
Clinicians at Milestone Family Counseling offer free 15-minute phone consults to potential clients to assess appropriateness of fit for general needs/goals and the services our clinicians are able to offer.
Beginning couples therapy is most helpful if starting before things feel like they’re falling apart. Therapy can be more effective and less painful when used proactively. Some times to consider starting are when there are early signs of disconnection, during life transitions, when conflict patterns emerge, or even when it is urgent and already falling apart.
Using strategies and techniques learned in therapy outside, in the real world, will help couples to increase effectiveness.
Every couple is unique, but some notice improvements after just a few sessions, while others require several months to address deeper issues. On average, many couples work with a therapist for 8–20 sessions, depending on goals and challenges.
No special preparation is required, but some couples find it helpful to think about their goals beforehand—such as improving communication, rebuilding trust, or handling conflict. Bring an open mind and a willingness to share honestly.
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