Relationships
Therapy for Relationship Strains in Houston, TX
Strain can look like the same fight on repeat. It can be silence. It can be walking on eggshells. It can be mismatched desire, jealousy, or the feeling that you carry more than your share.
We listen for how patterns formed, what they protect, and how they can shift.
Our clinical team of in-network psychologists can help you. In person in Houston and online across Texas.
Reading For Deeper Thinking
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Emily Esfahani Smith. Masters of Love. The Atlantic, 2014. Read here.
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Agnes Callard. Breaking Points. Harper's Magazine, 2021. Read here.
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Lillian Fishman. A Perfect Degree of Subjection. The Point Mag, 2024. Read here.
From Our Journal
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The People Who Keep Us Company Throughout Life. Read Here.
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How Much Of You Is Just What You've Repeated. Read Here.
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It Takes Time: Why Therapy Isn’t a Quick Fix. Read Here.
Getting Better Feels Like...
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Clearer speech and fewer guesses
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Fights that end and repairs that hold
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More room for difference without threat
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Warmth that is steadier than before
It May Also Feel Like...
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Jealousy or hypervigilance
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Overexplaining or shutting down
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Stonewalling or pursuit
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Loneliness next to someone you love
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Keeping score
Therapists Who Treat Relationship Issues
Brenda Padilla, Psy.D.
Dr. Brenda works with adults dealing with stress, life changes, relationship concerns, and anxiety. She is fluent in English and Spanish, and sees her patients online and in person at our Houston office.
Accepting New Patients
Ivette Rodriguez, Psy.D.
Dr. Ivette sees teens, young adults, and adults online. She works with anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem, family issues, and relationship concerns. She speaks English and Spanish.
Accepting New Patients