Marriage and couples counseling can help restore or build up a relationship in any condition. Maybe your marriage is solid, but you’re stuck in a rut. Maybe your relationship is suffering as the two of you try to deal with an external crisis, or maybe you feel locked in battle with no way of escape. 

Neema offers couples therapy in Austin, Houston, and online throughout the State of Texas, for couples who want their relationships back. It will take some work, but Neema’s counselors can help you find the hope and healing you need as a couple.

When to Consider Couples Therapy

If you’ve noticed rifts in your relationship, you may be wondering if it’s time to talk to someone as a couple. The following are some common warning signs that a relationship is entering rough territory, and couple’s counseling might be an especially good idea:

  • Loss of trust

  • Communication breakdowns

  • Repetition and/or escalation of conflicts

  • Disagreements over the future of the relationship or family

  • Reduced sexual activity or desire

Additionally, a significant, external trauma can create exponential stress on a relationship. Some examples of these kinds of crises include:

  • Death or illness in the family

  • Infertility or miscarriage

  • Job loss

It’s never too early or too late to invest in your relationship. 

Benefits of Couples Therapy and What to Expect

Most relationship trouble starts with poor communication, and it is really no one’s fault. Most people have never been taught, or even encouraged, to confidently express their wants and needs. Neither have many people been taught how to respond when their partner has a need that they don’t experience themselves.

Each of the counselors at Neema take a slightly different approach to couples therapy, but each is also dedicated to our core value of providing the grace that each of you needs to learn and grow. Couples therapy will teach you how to communicate clearly, set boundaries when necessary, balance your many roles and responsibilities, and strengthen the unity in your relationship.

Online Marriage and Couples Counseling

Our counselors meet with couples face-to-face in Austin and Houston, but we meet with couples online throughout Texas. We understand that it’s a commitment to attend therapy in-person, and if you have kids at home it can be almost impossible to get mom and dad out of the house at the same time.

But we don’t want that to stop you from healing or strengthening your relationship. All of our counselors are available to meet virtually.

Couples Counseling FAQs

Below are some common questions we hear about couples counseling:

Does couples therapy really work?

Couples therapy really can work when both parties are committed to doing their best to restore the relationship. Studies routinely show that couples therapy has a success rate of 70 to 80 percent!

How should we prepare for couples counseling?

The first and most important step is to make sure that both you and your partner are committed to trying to heal your relationship. It’s crucial that both parties dedicate themselves to attending every session, talking openly and honestly, and following through at home.

How much does marriage counseling cost?

At Neema, the cost for couples counseling is the same as individual therapy sessions. You can find out more about our rates here. We work to make counseling accessible and affordable, so we offer reduced rates based on household size and income.

Start Today

Too many couples put off counseling for too long. Some tell themselves that this difficult season will pass, and then everything will be fine again. Some try to work out issues themselves, but have a hard time admitting they need help.

At Neema, we believe that every relationship can be healed, but it does get harder the longer problems go unaddressed. The sooner you start, the sooner you might experience restoration, and a free consultation means you have nothing to lose. 

You can call our office at 512.669.5701 or schedule a free consultation to get started.