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Building lifelong connections.

Therapy for premarital & committed couples.

In-person & online therapy in Austin TX for couples who desire to communicate well, thrive intimately, and feel understood.


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I help couples feel seen, heard, and connected in their partnerships.

Whether you’re preparing for marriage or looking to strengthen a long-term relationship, investing in your connection now can create a foundation that lasts a lifetime. Using my Gottman Level 1 Training and certification as a SYMBIS (Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts) facilitator, I help couples understand each other’s needs, navigate challenges, and build a relationship where both partners feel deeply seen and valued.


For Premarital Couples

Build your marriage on solid ground.

Engagement is exciting, but it can also bring up important questions about your future together. Premarital counseling isn’t about finding problems; it’s about preventing them. Through the SYMBIS assessment, we’ll uncover your unique strengths, address potential growth areas, and give you tools to handle life’s ups and downs before they become roadblocks.

This is for you if you want to…

  • Learn healthy ways to handle conflict and communicate effectively

  • Understand each other’s expectations around finances, family, and future goals

  • Strengthen trust and emotional intimacy

  • Build a shared vision for your marriage

What to expect:

  • A personalized SYMBIS assessment with a detailed report

  • Practical tools from the Gottman Method backed by decades of research

  • Guided conversations to help you approach marriage as a united team


For Committed Couples

Reconnect & thrive in your relationship.

Even the strongest relationships can face seasons of disconnection, repeated arguments, or feeling more like roommates than partners. Whether you’ve been together for years or decades, couples counseling offers a space to slow down, address the challenges getting in your way, and rediscover the reasons you fell in love in the first place.

This is for you if you want to…

  • Break cycles of recurring conflict

  • Improve communication and feel heard by your partner

  • Rebuild trust after a breach or difficult season

  • Rekindle intimacy and emotional connection

What to expect:

  • A thorough assessment of your relationship using the Gottman Method

  • Strategies to resolve conflicts and deepen understanding

  • Tools to strengthen friendship, romance, and shared meaning in your life together

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Get in touch

Your relationship is worth the investment.


Click here to fill out the Client Welcome Form. After submitting, you will be prompted to schedule a free, 15-minute consultation call. If you have any questions, feel free to reach me at hello@thehealingcottagepllc.com.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

  • The SYMBIS (Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts) assessment is a research-based tool that gives us an in-depth look at your relationship dynamics, strengths, and potential growth areas. It covers topics like communication, conflict styles, expectations, and values. You’ll receive a personalized report that we’ll review together, so you leave with specific insights and practical strategies to strengthen your relationship before you walk down the aisle.

  • Absolutely. In fact, this can be a great time to explore your relationship more deeply. You’ll gain tools to navigate challenges, improve communication, and make decisions with confidence.

  • I work specifically with couples who want to strengthen their relationship and move forward together. If one or both of you are unsure about staying in the relationship, I can provide referrals to therapists who specialize in discernment counseling.

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