Strong marriages and healthy relationships are the foundation of thriving communities. At Reviving Hope Christian Counseling, we understand that when your relationship is struggling, it affects every aspect of your life. Our couples therapy and marriage counseling services in Fort Worth, Texas, are designed to help you rebuild connection, develop conflict resolution skills, and strengthen your partnership. Our Fort Worth office serves couples throughout Fort Worth and surrounding communities such as Keller, Southlake, Benbrook, Aledo, and Arlington.

Couples counseling focuses on treating the couple as a unit. Unlike individual counseling where the therapist helps you deal with personal issues, in couples counseling, the therapist represents your relationship. In therapy sessions, we assess communication patterns, conflicts, and issues from a relational perspective to help you work through challenges together as a couple.

When Should We Start Couples Therapy?

You can start couples counseling at any stage, especially if you find yourself facing relationship challenges. Even if you're not currently in crisis, couples counseling can help you proactively strengthen communication and prevent future issues. Some people seek premarital counseling to build a strong foundation before marriage and we would recommend that your church be involved in premarital counseling if you are a Christian. Others come when they're dating, newly married, or have been together for years. Sometimes in marriage counseling, couples need help with conflicts about money issues, sexual problems, relationship satisfaction, communication problems, or emotional connection. Our goal as mental health professionals isn't to make you dependent on therapy—it's to equip you with the tools and skills to handle difficult conversations and challenges on your own.

Can Couples Therapy Help After an Affair?

Yes, couples counseling can help after an affair, though it's a delicate and complex process. Recovery requires the person who committed the betrayal to take full accountability, demonstrate genuine repentance, and establish clear boundaries and accountability measures. The betrayed partner needs space to heal and rebuild emotional safety. While the journey is challenging and takes time, clinical mental health counselors can help you as a couple find the framework and support needed to work through one of the most painful experiences a relationship can face.

Can Couples Therapy Help with Pornography or Sex Addiction?

Absolutely. Substance abuse or any behavioral addiction thrives in isolation, and a key part of recovery is building relational connection. Your partner is often the most important relationship in your life, but recovery also requires building a broader community of support. Couples therapy can help establish accountability, create healthy boundaries, reestablish emotional connection, and support both partners through the recovery process—if the person struggling with addiction is genuinely willing to change.

What If One of Us Wants Counseling?

As mental health professionals, it is required that both couples consent to couples therapy for it to work effectively. While you can't force someone to attend, sometimes an initially reluctant partner becomes more open after a session or two. If your partner isn't ready for couples therapy, individual therapy can still help you work through your own challenges to find relationship satisfaction and clarify your path forward.

How Long Does Couples Therapy Take?

The duration varies based on the issues you're facing. Complex situations like affairs, relationship violence, sexual violence, or addiction may require longer-term work. Communication issues or feeling stuck on specific topics might be resolved in just a few sessions. Some couples see us monthly for ongoing support or work on communication skills, while others check in only when challenges arise. The timeline is flexible and tailored to your needs.

What If We Argue in Session?

Welcome to the club, everybody does at some point. Arguing in session is completely normal—in fact, it can be productive. A skilled couples therapist helps you understand what you're really arguing about. Often, conflicts aren't about the topic itself but about how communication is delivered or underlying emotional wounds. Our therapists have training in communication skills, whether through the Gottman Method or other couple's communication training. We'll help you navigate these moments, offer individualized support, and develop healthier communication patterns.

Is Couples Therapy Christian-Based?

At Reviving Hope Christian Counseling, we specialize in Christian couples counseling. This means we can incorporate scripture, prayer, and biblical perspectives into sessions—if you're comfortable with that approach. We always ask clients about their preferences, and if you prefer a non-faith-based approach, we respect that choice too. Our priority is listening to your story, understanding your emotional responses, and helping you in the way that works best for you.

How Do We Know If Our Marriage Can Be Saved?

This is a deeply personal question that's difficult to answer, especially in crisis situations. What we can tell you is this: if you later decide to separate, you'll likely feel better knowing you gave marriage counseling a genuine try. Our goal is to help you reach a point where you can honestly say, "I did everything I could to make this work." From there, you'll have clarity about your next steps.

How Much Does Couples Therapy Cost and Is It Worth It?

Our licensed therapists charge between $140 and $165 for one-hour sessions. For intensive work like processing betrayal trauma, we offer 90-minute sessions that cost more than the hour rate. While this is an investment, consider that divorce is significantly more expensive—financially, emotionally, and relationally. Investing in your relationship now can save you from much greater costs down the road.

Can Couples Therapy Help Rebuild Trust?

Yes, couples therapy can help with trust issues, but it requires genuine effort from both partners. The person who broke trust must take accountability, demonstrate consistent change over time, and be fully honest. It's important to understand that forgiveness doesn't automatically equal trust—trust must be earned through actions and rebuilt gradually. The betrayed partner must also recognize when real change is happening, rather than waiting for painful feelings to completely disappear (which may never happen). Rebuilding trust takes time, patience, and commitment from both people.

What If We're Considering Separation or Divorce?

It's one thing to consider divorce; it's another to actually file. We're happy to work with couples who are exploring their options, and we'll continue seeing you until official papers are filed. Many couples talk about separation without taking action, and counseling can help you gain clarity about whether your relationship can be restored or if it's time to move forward separately. Even if the marriage does not work out, you can still receive mental health counseling during or after your divorce.

Do you offer Virtual Counseling Services for Couples therapy?

Yes, we offer secure Telehealth therapy through SimplePractice (our therapy administrative service), you can schedule a teletherapy appointment for online couples therapy. Even though virtual therapy can feel awkward at times, all our therapists have had meaningful sessions in virtual therapy.

Strengthen Your Relationship Today

Strong couples change the world. They volunteer in their communities, raise healthy children, and create stable, loving homes. If you're ready to invest in your relationship, we're here to help.

Contact Reviving Hope Christian Counseling in Fort Worth, Texas to schedule your couples therapy appointment today. Our licensed therapists would love to enter into your journey for in-person therapy or virtual therapy!