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Couples therapists in Arlington, TX
Top couples therapists in Arlington, TX
Strengthen your relationship with couples therapy in Arlington. Headway connects you with 2,751 licensed therapists trained in evidence-based approaches like the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy. Work through communication challenges, conflict resolution, and relationship concerns with flexible virtual or in-person sessions.
Thank you for stopping by! I am excited to get to know you and begin this beautiful journey of growth. Whether you are starting a new journey or you’re looking to pick up where you left off, I’m glad you stopped by!
It is my passion to work with people, as they challenge themselves to grow and evolve. Many of us experience challenging feelings of depression, anxiety, relationship stress, and stress of dealing with the many transitions of life. At times, these challenging feelings can make us feel alone or isolated from our communities of love and support. I believe that I am here to walk alongside you and provide insight and support as you begin to see yourself grow and reach the goals that you set for yourself. I primarily work from a narrative perspective, but I pull from many different approaches to create a safe and efficient environment for my clients to explore and reflect on themselves and their situations.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC-S) with 30+ years of experience. I provide tools, ideas, perspective and encouragement toward your desired goals. I work with individuals and couples on issues such as life transitions, anxiety, relationships, depression, marriage intimacy and many more areas.
Hello, and welcome. I’m Teresa Draper, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. I earned my Master's from Capella University, and I specialize in helping couples strengthen their connection and build a healthy foundation for the future.
I am passionate about helping individuals realize that they have the ability to choose growth and freedom. I enjoy helping individuals find their identity, self confidence and the greatness within themselves that will allow them to achieve the growth that they want. I have experiencing helping individuals with depression, anxiety, life transitions, spiritual issues, grief and trauma work. I work primarily with adults.
McCartney is a Licensed Professional Counselor. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Minor in Bible from Harding University. From there he went on to receive his Master’s Degree from Texas Wesleyan in Professional Counseling. McCartney has experience with a wide range of ages from his time working as a children’s ministry intern, to working at a treatment center for teens and young men and running group counseling at an intensive outpatient program.
Life can get heavy—whether you’re juggling family dynamics, relationship stress, parenting challenges, or just trying to stay afloat. Maybe you’ve always been the dependable one, the person everyone else leans on, but you’re starting to realize it’s time to focus on yourself. You want less tension, more connection, and practical tools that actually make a difference. You’re not after a quick fix—you just want someone real to help you sort things out and walk with you through the hard parts.
I bring over 10 years of experience in the mental health field, working with diverse populations across a variety of care settings—from inpatient hospitals to outpatient clinics and private practice. These experiences have deepened my respect for each person’s unique story and strengthened my ability to meet clients where they are.
I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology from Dallas Baptist University and my Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Texas Woman’s University. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas, EMDR Certified, a Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapist (KAP), and a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200). I also have specialized training in trauma-informed care, Internal Family Systems (IFS) parts work, and eating disorder treatment.
My work blends evidence-based trauma therapies with mind-body and intuitive approaches, honoring that healing happens in the brain, body, nervous system, and energetic field.
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Find the right couples therapist for you
Headway makes it easy to find support for your relationship — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Couples Therapist in Arlington, TX
Searching for couples therapists in Arlington starts with naming what you and your partner want to work on. Couples therapy may support communication patterns, recurring conflict, trust after infidelity, major life transitions, parenting disagreements, or questions about commitment. Not all therapists have specific couples training, so it helps to look for licensed marriage and family therapists, or therapists who list approaches such as the Gottman Method or Emotionally Focused Therapy in their bio.
Arlington offers both local offices and virtual appointments, which can make couples therapy easier to fit around two schedules. When comparing options for Arlington couples counseling, consider appointment times, whether the therapist is accepting new clients, session format, and whether they offer a brief initial consultation to assess fit. Provider bios can also show how a therapist structures sessions, supports both partners, and approaches topics like marriage counseling, conflict, intimacy, and shared decision-making.
Couples therapy in Arlington can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to lower your out-of-pocket cost, and Headway helps you check coverage before booking. You can compare therapists who offer couples therapy, review estimated session costs, read bios, and book directly when you’re ready.
If you're experiencing or worried about violence, threats, or coercion in your relationship, couples therapy isn't usually the right starting point — individual support is safer. The National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233, or text START to 88788\) can help you think through next steps.
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