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.
How We Usually Work
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Weekly or biweekly 30–50 minute sessions.
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Online anywhere in Texas. In person in Houston.
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We look for patterns in how you relate, avoid, hope, and choose.
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If medication is part of your care, we coordinate with your prescriber.
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Insurance accepted (BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, UHC, Oscar).
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Sessions available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Farsi.
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 helps adults with stress, life changes, relationship issues, depression, and anxiety. She offers a culturally sensitive approach to therapy in both English and Spanish, providing online sessions.
Availability: Waitlist
Tasneem Rodriguez, Psy.D.
Dr. Tas offers online therapy for adults dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, and relational issues. She has a worm presence and works with clients from diverse backgrounds, including people of color.
Availability: Waitlist
Ivette Rodriguez, Psy.D.
Dr. Ivette offers therapy for couples, teens and adults facing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-doubt, and trauma. She provides a compassionate space, with online sessions available in English and Spanish.
Availability: Waitlist
Rebecca Boren, Ph.D.
Dr. Rebecca helps adults with anxiety, stress, health issues, depression, and grief. Her therapy style is grounded and approachable, fostering a safe space for exploration and trust. She offers online sessions.
Availability: Waitlist
Rose Signorello, Ph.D.
With more than 25 years of experience, Dr. Rose helps adults navigate life transitions, anxiety, depression, grief, and school or college stress. Compassionate and grounded in trust, she sees clients in person and online.
Availability: Immediate
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.
Questions People Ask
Should we come as a couple or individually?
Either can help. We start with what is possible now and adjust as needed.
Can therapy fix betrayal?
It can create conditions for truth and repair. We learn what repair must include.
How long does therapy take?
Long enough to matter. We check pace and fit together.