Couples Therapy in Houston That Works!

At Amala Counseling, we don’t just scratch the surface—we help you uncover the roots of your relationship struggles.

If you and your partner…

• Are stuck in recurring cycles of conflict.

• Feel like you can’t get through to each other.

• Keep having the same fights.

• Feel emotionally and intimately disconnected.

• Struggle to apply “tools” given by previous therapists.

You are not alone!!

Many couples face these patterns—but few find ‘lasting relief’ through quick-fix tools. The story I hear over and over is that while previous well meaning therapists shared some great tools, application was the main issue. Scripts, tips, and listening skills are all great but they’re not effective during intense emotional interactions. It’s very difficult to not get triggered in the presence of anger, silence, or defensiveness.

What couples actually need, is an approach that helps them see beyond their partners external behaviors. Together, we explore not just what happened, but what it meant—to each of you. My core work involves a process of facilitating couples awareness around the full story of their co-created dynamics. This helps them recognize the default parts that are at play and encourages them to try something different. Once partners experience renewed encounters, they develop a broader lens of what exactly contributes to the ‘escalation’ of their conflicts. And as a result, they begin to see value and increased motivation to the ways that help them gain more traction.

Psychodynamically-Informed Approach to Couples Therapy

Most couples therapists rely on popular modalities focused on behavior change. While they’re definitely helpful in certain situations, those tools often fall apart when emotions are running high and the same issue keeps resurfacing. That’s because it’s nearly impossible to apply logic when you’re emotionally flooded.

At Amala Counseling, we do things differently.

There is no one-size-fits-all framework or trendy techniques. My graduate training in a psychodynamically-focused program taught me to look beyond external behaviors that do a darn good job at masking the internal narratives that actually drive the external behaviors. We don’t just manage behavior, we explore what’s driving it—often the very things neither partner has uncovered yet.

I help couples:

• Articulate what they actually want instead of avoiding it.

• Stop walking on eggshells and start communicating honestly.

• Preserve their sense of self while staying emotionally connected to partner

• Learn to diffuse their own and their partners emotions.

• Feel empowered in their own position—without casting their partner as the villain.

• Maintain a sense of self while also strengthening connection and intimacy.

• Feel aligned when dealing with extended family members.

• Apply thoughtful repair skills that are powerful at turning tough moments into tender ones.

We are the right fit if...

• You and your partner are committed, but stuck.

• You’ve tried other therapy that felt surface-level or ineffective.

• You want more than a communication tool box—you want deep, lasting transformation.

• You’re open to exploring the full picture about what’s really behind the facade of negativity.

• You want coaching support outside of therapy because that makes all the difference.

You don’t fixing you need a new experience!

Don’t think you’re alone.
Text 281-529-5719 to schedule your free 15-minute call.