Marriage Counseling and
Couples Counseling

Marriage Counseling and
Couples Counseling

in Castroville, Texas

You know how everyone tells you that the beginning of your relationship was just a “honeymoon phase…”

Is your relationship feeling strained? Have you and your partner lost the connection you once had? At Randel Porter Therapy, we specialize in marriage and couples counseling to help you rebuild intimacy and improve communication. Let us assist you in revitalizing your relationship and finding a path to deeper understanding and connection.

From Disconnection To Intimacy

Relationships can be challenging, and it’s normal to experience periods of disconnection. This disconnection often results in frequent arguments, poor communication, and decreased intimacy. At Randel Porter Therapy, we help couples navigate these difficulties and move toward deeper intimacy and mutual understanding.

The Benefits of Marriage and Couples Counseling

Our marriage and couples counseling services offer numerous benefits:

  • Improved Communication: Develop the skills to express your thoughts and feelings effectively and empathize with your partner.
  • Effective Conflict Resolution: Learn strategies to resolve conflicts constructively, reducing tension and fostering a more harmonious relationship.
  • Rekindled Intimacy: Rebuild both emotional and physical intimacy, enhancing your connection.
  • Stronger Relationship Foundation: Create a resilient relationship capable of withstanding future challenges.

Investing in Your Relationship

Investing in your relationship through counseling can have lasting positive effects. A healthy partnership contributes to overall well-being and happiness. By addressing issues early and developing effective communication and problem-solving skills, couples can prevent minor disagreements from escalating into significant conflicts. This proactive approach can lead to a more fulfilling and resilient relationship.

Our Approach to Marriage and Couples Counseling

At Randel Porter Therapy, we provide a compassionate and personalized approach to marriage and couples counseling. We understand that every relationship is unique, and our sessions are tailored to meet your specific needs. Our approach includes:

  • Thorough Assessment: We begin with a detailed assessment to understand your relationship dynamics, identify key issues, and set goals for counseling.
  • Proven Techniques: We utilize therapeutic methods such as Emotional-Focused Therapy (EFT) and Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help you develop the skills needed to improve your relationship.
  • Active Participation: Both partners are encouraged to actively engage in sessions, ensuring that each person’s perspective is heard and valued.

Focus Points in the Counseling

Our counseling sessions in Castroville, Texas focus on several key areas to help you build a stronger relationship:

  • Communication Skills: Learn effective communication techniques to enhance understanding and reduce misunderstandings.
  • Conflict Resolution: Develop strategies to manage and resolve conflicts constructively.
  • Trust Building: Rebuild trust that past hurts or betrayals may have damaged.
  • Shared Goals: Align your goals and values to create a unified vision for your future.

Ready to Get Support for Your Relationship?

Suppose you and your partner are ready to invest in your relationship and work towards a healthier, more fulfilling partnership. In that case, Randel Porter Therapy is here to help. Contact us today to schedule your first session and take the first step towards a brighter future together. We are here to help you navigate these challenges and find lasting solutions.

Let’s get your Castroville relationship back on track and working in the best way for you!

Call me and we can get started.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Marriage Counseling / Couples Counseling in Castroville, Texas

I utilize a cutting-edge, neuroscience-based approach intended to pinpoint and resolve difficult problems quickly, easily, and automatically. My clients are often astounded at the shifts and changes we can make in just a first session. This approach works equally well for anxiety treatment, depression therapy, PTSD and trauma treatment, and couples and marriage counseling.

I work with adults (18 and up), couples (married or not, opposite sex or same sex), families, and groups.

I do full 1 hour sessions. Depending on the issue to be resolved, a 1.5 to 2 hour session may be suggested. Many of my clients even request 1.5 hour or 2 hour sessions just to get more accomplished. You will see how we work at our first session and can then choose the length of subsequent sessions. Couples sessions always benefit from being at least 1.5 hours.

Our sessions are $300/hour. 1 – 2 sessions with me can easily replace months (or years) of traditional therapy. I have received scores of comments from clients about the efficiency and ease of transformation they obtained.

Perhaps the best one: “I felt more of an improvement after even the initial 20-minute consultation with you then I did from all the therapists I’ve seen over the previous 20 years!”

No, I am not in-network with any insurance companies. However, there is one possible alternative if you would like to use your insurance: check with your provider to see if your coverage includes Out of Network (OON) benefits for mental health visits. If you have OON coverage, you would pay for the service at the time of your appointment, then I will provide you with a SuperBill which you will send to your provider to seek reimbursement directly from them.

Note: There is only ONE way to ensure that all topics and issues we discuss in a session stay 100% confidential and only between you and I, and that is self-pay with no insurance, which is the framework I use.

Please be advised when using insurance:

  1. all insurance companies require a mental disorder diagnosis
  2. they may request a copy of our session notes”
  3. they may decline your request for reimbursement
  4. they may dictate the number of sessions and the length of the sessions
  5. anyone who comes in contact with your personal health information in the chain of insurance processing has access to it; the exact opposite of confidentiality.

A mental disorder diagnosis will become a part of your permanent health record. It can work against you when attempting to get certain insurances, apply for certain licenses, or in your military or business career, as anyone who has a “legitimate” reason to access the medical database can view your records.

For these reasons, I have decided not to accept health insurance directly.

Yes! I see clients via teletherapy. Due to the way I work, video (and phone) sessions are every bit as effective as in-person sessions. Additionally, many people find them preferable due to ease of scheduling (no travel time) or where they are physically located.

Confidentiality is a large part of what makes counseling successful. For many people, it is the only safe, non-judgmental, and confidential place where they can feel completely at ease to talk about absolutely anything. Nothing that we talk about nor any identifying characteristics of you will ever be discussed outside of our meetings.

The consultation is a great way for me to learn what you’ve been experiencing so I can then know how I can be of benefit for you. If you are initially hesitant to reach out to a stranger for counseling, it is also a way for you to get more comfortable and familiar with me before we do a session.

I serve clients on weekdays from 10 am – 6 pm. Other days and times are available by request with additional cost.

Please call, text, or email. If I am in session, please leave a message and I will return your phone call, text, or email the same day. If you are contacting me for an appointment, please let me know of a few days and times that would work for you.