We understand how hard it can be when your relationship feels strained - and at times maybe even unrecognizable. Whether you’re feeling distant from your spouse, working through the pain of infidelity, struggling with communication and conflict, or simply seeking to strengthen your connection, you don’t have to navigate these challenges on your own.
Marriage counseling provides a compassionate space where, together, you and your spouse can face the struggles impacting your relationship. As your counselors, we help you uncover the deeper issues, foster more loving communication, build empathy, and restore the bond that brought you together.
At True Hope Christian Counseling, we’re dedicated to helping you find understanding, healing, and renewed hope in your relationship.
How Can Marriage Counseling Help You and Your Spouse?
The challenges in marriage can sometimes seem insurmountable. You are tasked with facing and adapting to life’s ever-changing seasons, and in the midst of these changes, it is not uncommon for conflict to arise and create disconnection between yourself and your spouse.
Marriage counseling provides a safe and supportive space to address your current relationship needs while equipping you to face future challenges together. In this nurturing environment, you’ll have the opportunity to reset your expectations for your relationship based on Biblical principles. Our counselors offer an impartial and fresh perspective, helping you cultivate deeper compassion for one another and gain a better understanding of the dynamics at play in your marriage.
Through focused work in counseling, we’ll explore the root causes of your emotional disconnection. You’ll develop improved communication skills, expand your coping strategies, and gain greater awareness of both your needs and those of your spouse. Together, we’ll work on practical strategies to restore and strengthen the health, trust, intimacy, and connection in your marriage. You don’t have to face these challenges alone; we’re here to walk alongside you on this journey toward healing and renewed love.
Heal from Infidelity
Infidelity is one of the most devastating experiences a couple can endure. It shatters trust, damages self-esteem, and often leaves both partners feeling lost and broken. If you are navigating this painful journey, as a counselor, my heart goes out to you. The road to healing is long, but it is not impossible.
Supported by professional counselors, you’ll engage in open, honest communication through which both partners can express feelings and take responsibility, allowing space for forgiveness—a challenging but essential step. Rebuilding trust requires consistent, transparent actions over time and thus, we will work to re-establish clear boundaries and safeguards to protect the relationship moving forward. This process also involves personal and spiritual growth, with each partner seeking to understand and overcome the underlying issues that contributed to the betrayal.
With God’s grace, intentional effort, and compassionate support, at True Hope Christian Counseling, we can walk with you through affair recovery. Know that with commitment to the process, and through a gradual process of ups and downs, hope and healing are possible, leading to a relationship that is stronger and more resilient than before.
Improve Communication in Marriage
Communication barriers in couples often stem from the unique backgrounds, experiences, temperaments, values, and cultures that each person brings to the relationship. It can feel frustrating when it seems like you’re speaking different languages, leaving you with the impression that your spouse just “doesn’t understand” or is “always upset,” no matter what you do. These difficulties can lead to conflict, creating distance and bitterness in your relationship.
We approach communication issues with compassion, recognizing the importance of understanding each individual’s nature as well as the unhealthy patterns that may be causing conflict. By identifying these patterns, we can work together to introduce new, healthier responses that reflect the love and teachings of Christ—such as patience, self-control, love, forgiveness, and empathy.
Our goal is to foster an environment where both partners feel heard and understood, ultimately helping you reconnect and strengthen your relationship.
Reconnect with Your Spouse
In our culture, it is common to think of connection in terms of physical chemistry, shared interests, or just the general ability to have “fun” together — but the reality is that true emotional connection is rooted in a much deeper foundation. It is a bond cultivated when you feel safe together and intentionally create space where each of you can feel seen, known and valued. In this way, it is less about surface-area similarities that you share with your spouse and is more about the intentional, consistent behaviors chosen by you and your spouse to not only create but also maintain this safe space and in turn, a deep bond.
As humans, we are spiritually and biologically wired to connect — making it even more crucial to nurture this connection and heal disconnection. The loneliness you feel is painful and desiring deeper and meaningful connection is not only normal…it’s human. By identifying the root causes of emotional distance in a marriage (ie broken promises, complacency, distraction, criticism, expectations etc), you can take targeted steps to repair the damage and restore trust, safety and closeness with your spouse.
As your marriage counselors, we are honored to guide you to both discover these underlying sources and adjust behaviors so that your marriage may experience greater connection and you can better tackle and enjoy life together. Together, we can deepen your bond, allowing you to navigate life’s challenges and enjoy a more fulfilling partnership.
Is Marriage Counseling Right for Us?
Marriage counseling can be a valuable resource for any couple looking to grow together and strengthen their partnership. There are no limitations on when to seek support within a marriage; in fact, many couples find that regular “tune-ups” can enhance their relationship. If you’re facing issues that haven’t resolved despite your best efforts, therapy can provide the guidance and support you need.
Here are some questions to consider that may indicate it’s time to seek counseling:
Are you feeling “stuck” in a disagreement and find yourselves repeating the same arguments without resolution?
Have your arguments become unproductive, increasingly heated, or difficult to diffuse?
Is frequent criticism and bickering becoming the norm in your interactions?
Are differing goals—financial, parental, lifestyle, or career—creating conflict in your partnership?
Do you find yourselves avoiding conflict, not communicating, or emotionally withdrawing?
Are feelings of resentment growing between you and your spouse?
Does your relationship feel lacking in emotional connection or physical intimacy?
Has trust been damaged or has infidelity occurred?
Are you anticipating a significant change in your lives and want to prepare to face it together?
Whether you’re considering marriage counseling as a proactive way to deepen your connection or as a response to challenges already impacting your relationship, it can be a powerful tool to help you achieve your goals and grow together.
Our Approach to Marriage Counseling:
At True Hope Christian Counseling, we view marriage through a biblical lens, ensuring that the solutions we explore together are grounded in a shared theology between you and your counselor. This foundation helps orient your goals and behaviors towards one another in a meaningful way.
Marriage is a sacred institution designed by God for His glory, symbolizing the relationship between the Church as the bride and Christ as the groom. In this light, the purpose of marriage goes beyond simply finding joy, happiness, or self-worth for yourself or your spouse. Instead, it’s about glorifying God by trusting, sacrificing, and partnering with one another while learning to love each other through your relationship with Jesus. While it’s common for people to derive their value from their roles as a “good” spouse, parent, or friend, true value is found in one identity: as a disciple of Jesus Christ.
Gospel-centered marriage counseling acknowledges this truth, recognizing that the commitment you make in marriage is ultimately a commitment to God regarding your spouse. This understanding shapes the way we provide counsel and support.
By integrating these biblical principles with research-based therapeutic approaches, such as Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), we are honored to help you cultivate greater connection and strengthen your faith and bonds as a couple. Together, we can work toward improved quality of life and relational health, rooted in love and understanding; and we’re here to support you every step of the way.
Marriage Counseling FAQs
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Investing your time and resources in marriage counseling can be a significant commitment, and it’s essential to recognize the value and benefits that this investment can bring to your relationship. According to a 2012 study published in the Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, couples counseling positively impacts about 70% of couples who seek treatment. This emphasizes that therapy can be a vital step toward fostering a long, healthy marriage.
Marriage counseling can be incredibly effective, and the sooner you seek help, the better the outcomes often are. While counseling is beneficial at various stages of a relationship, it tends to be most impactful when you address concerns early on. Taking a proactive approach can help prevent negative feelings from turning into resentment and stop emotional barriers from deepening.
Couples who are willing to actively engage in therapy—learning and growing both individually and together—often experience the most significant benefits. This commitment to improving the dynamics of your marriage can strengthen your bond and enhance your overall mental well-being. You’re not alone in this journey; we’re here to support you as you work towards a healthier, more fulfilling partnership.
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Couples seek counseling for a variety of reasons, and often, multiple struggles contribute to a growing distance in your marriage. It’s important to remember that seeking help is a courageous step toward healing and connection.
Sometimes, we explore differences between spouses, such as communication styles, parenting approaches, financial goals, or marital expectations. Our goal is to facilitate healthy conversations that lead to resolution and understanding.
At other times, we support couples navigating major life transitions, such as a career change, a move, the birth of a child, or financial challenges. These significant changes can be overwhelming, but with the right guidance, couples can grow together rather than apart during these times.
We also work with couples who feel they have “grown apart” and are experiencing a lack of emotional connection or physical intimacy. Rebuilding that connection is possible, and we are here to help you find your way back to each other.
Additionally, we assist spouses facing severe or chronic issues in their marriage, such as infidelity, pornography addiction, or substance abuse. These challenges can be incredibly painful, but hope and healing are possible.
Ultimately, marriage counseling can be a pathway to renewal, regardless of the specific circumstances. When both partners are willing to grow, be vulnerable, and take positive steps to improve the relationship, the journey toward healing and connection begins. You don’t have to face these challenges alone; we’re here to support you every step of the way.
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Prior to your first session, you and your spouse are invited to access and complete your intake paperwork located on the client forms page. We encourage you to bring a completed copy with you to your first session, or if you prefer you can arrive 10 minutes ahead of your scheduled time to complete these items.
In our first session, we’ll take the time to get to know you both and understand what has led you to seek marriage counseling. This is a safe space for you to share your experiences and feelings. Together, we will discuss a personalized plan for ongoing therapy that meets the unique needs of your relationship.
As we move forward in our sessions, we will explore the challenges you face, uncover the root causes of any conflicts or disconnection, and work collaboratively to implement positive changes that foster the long-term health of your marriage
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MYTH #1: WE SHOULD BE ABLE TO FIX THIS ON OUR OWN AND SEEKING HELP MEANS WE HAVE FAILED
Challenge and conflict in marriage is inevitable, and the very fact that a couple would seek support to overcome these challenges is a win and indicates commitment to the growth and health of your relationship. Just as one would turn to a nutritionist for counsel on health or to a doctor for counsel through medical advice, seeking a professional for counsel on the health of your relationship is wise, courageous and appropriate in many circumstances. A counselor offers a fresh and impartial perspective that can be an asset as couples work to grow their connection, heal wounds, deepen compassion for one another and strengthen their partnership.
MYTH #2: ONLY COUPLES ON THE PATH TO DIVORCE SEEK THERAPY
Couples enter therapy at varying stages of their marriage and while it is true that some couples seek therapy when they are on the verge of breaking up or because they are uncertain about the future of their relationship, this is oftentimes not the case. In fact, beginning therapy before problems progress can make counseling even more successful, and many spouses approach therapy to proactively prevent resentment or contempt from forming and to actively invest in their commitment to promote a long, healthy marriage. Ultimately, the goals for marriage counseling differ from couple to couple and many seek it as a means to work through difficult seasons and grow together to enhance connection.
MYTH #3: MY THERAPIST WILL TAKE MY SPOUSE’S SIDE
Shame and blame have no place in good counseling. Rather, counseling is a safe place for both partners and any therapist that “takes sides” is not fulfilling their role. As counselors, it is our job to serve both partners through an impartial lens, so we can walk with you to heal and uncover the roots of disconnection in your relationship. Both partners should feel heard and supported in counseling so that each can walk away with a deepened understanding of themselves, their needs, areas for growth, their role in the dynamics of the marriage and greater empathy for their spouse.
MYTH #4: MARRIAGE COUNSELING COSTS TOO MUCH TIME AND MONEY
Certainly, marriage counseling costs both time and money, but the financial burden of divorce far surpasses the investment made into therapy. By budgeting for these costs for counseling now, you can not only reduce the risk of much greater expenses for attorneys, child support, etc in the future but also help avoid the emotional toll and subsequent energy spent on an unhealthy marriage or divorce.
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$175 - Standard 45 minute couples counseling session
$350 - Intensive 90 minute session available upon request
The frequency and duration of sessions will depend on your goals and can range from short term to longer term needs. During our first session, we will discuss these goals and what to expect for ongoing therapy.
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You will need to review your specific plan details or contact your insurance company directly to determine whether your coverage includes marriage counseling. Keep in mind, insurance equity laws do not extend to marriage counseling. As such, in most cases, marriage counseling would not be covered.
If your insurance does provide coverage, note that True Hope Christian Counseling would be considered an out of network provider and at your request, we can supply a superbill for you to submit to your carrier for reimbursement.
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We offer both face-to-face sessions in our Colleyville office and virtual counseling through secure and confidential platforms. The cost for virtual counseling is the same as our in-office rates.
$150 - Standard 45 minute couples counseling session
$300 - Intensive 90 minute session available upon request
In-home counseling also is available upon request and costs are based on travel time, length of session, etc. Contact us for a quote and to inquire about in-home counseling options.
Your marriage is important to us.
Have Questions?
We offer marriage counseling for couples in Southlake, Grapevine, Colleyville, Roanoke, Keller, and the greater Tarrant County.
