At the Flow & Ease Healing Center in Houston, Tx, we specialize in helping people strengthen and revitalize their relationships. 

What Communities Do We Serve?

Our aim is to foster a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment that caters to Black couples, Latinx couples, and LGBTQIA+ couples. Our therapeutic relationship is founded on trust, empathy, and cultural sensitivity.

What is Relationship Therapy?

Relationship therapy, or couples therapy, is a specialized form of therapy that’s designed to help individuals and couples resolve conflicts, communicate better, and be happier in their relationship. You’ll work with a licensed therapist who has expertise in relationship dynamics, emotional intimacy, and effective communication techniques.

What is Couples Therapy

Couples therapy, also called couples counseling or marriage therapy, is a type of therapy that can help couples tackle relationship challenges. You work with a trained therapist who understands the dynamics and complexities of intimate partnerships.

In couples therapy, both partners go to therapy sessions, where you’ll talk with your therapist about your relationship. The therapist will help guide the conversation and show you evidence-based techniques to navigate conflicts, improve understanding, and develop healthier relationship patterns.

What’s the Difference Between Couples Therapy and Relationship Therapy?

When it comes to therapy, are the terms “couples therapy” and “relationship therapy” interchangeable? While they’re similar, there are some nuances worth exploring.

Couples therapy focuses on the issues and dynamics within committed romantic relationships. Therapists develop interventions tailored to each couple’s specific needs, tackling any unique challenges they face together. Typically, couples both attend sessions together.

Relationship therapy, on the other hand, is a broader term that covers all sorts of relationships – romantic or platonic, familial or professional. Relationships play a crucial role in our lives, and improving those connections can really boost our well-being. A relationship therapist could work with individuals, couples, or groups, depending on what they’re addressing. 

Why Seek Relationship Therapy?

Looking to work on your relationship? Therapy can help! Here are some examples of why people seek support:

Communication Breakdown:

Sometimes it’s hard to communicate with those we care about most, leading to misunderstandings, conflicts, and emotional distance. Relationship therapy offers a structured environment where you can learn healthy communication skills, learn to resolve conflict,  and practice empathy.

Conflict Resolution:

Disagreements are common in any relationship, but if they keep happening and escalating they can damage the relationship. During therapy, we’ll uncover the roots of conflicts, create strategies for problem-solving, and find more positive ways to deal with disagreements.

Rebuilding Trust:

Trust is at the heart of healthy relationships. When it’s broken, the emotional bond between partners suffers, leaving wounds that can be difficult to heal. We offer a supportive and safe space to rebuild trust, repair emotional hurts, and restore the security you each deserve.

Intimacy and Connection:

Exploring each partner’s needs, desires, and vulnerabilities is vital to a healthy relationship. Therapy provides an opportunity to cultivate a deeper emotional connection, enhance sexual intimacy, and create a more fulfilling relationship.

Preparing for Transitions:

Relationships go through various transitions, such as marriage, parenthood, or empty nesting, which can bring new challenges and adjustments. Relationship therapy can provide guidance and help couples navigate these times.

What Is Premarital Counseling?

Premarital counseling is designed for couples considering marriage. The process offers a structured and supportive environment for them to address important aspects of their relationship. The aim is to enhance understanding and provide tools for a successful and fulfilling partnership.

Whether you call it couples therapy, relationship therapy, marriage counseling, or couples counseling – working with a skilled psychotherapist can help strengthen your bond.

Book your free phone consultation with Houston therapist and sex therapist, Eliza Boquin today.