Couples Therapy in Wylie, TX

Support for Dating, Engaged, and Married Couples

Relationships aren’t always easy — and that’s okay. Couples therapy is a proactive, effective way to create meaningful change and reconnect with your partner. At Mud Hook Mental Health, we help couples across Wylie and the Northeast Dallas area identify unhelpful patterns and build stronger, more supportive partnerships.

Whether you’re facing ongoing conflict or simply want to strengthen your bond, it’s never too early (or too late) to invest in your relationship. In fact, research shows couples often wait an average of six years in distress before seeking therapy. Let’s change that.

Do You Need Couples Therapy?

You and your partner might benefit from couples counseling if:

  • You argue frequently over parenting, money, sex, chores, or social media

  • You keep having the same fights without resolution

  • Trust has been broken or feels fragile

  • A major life event (marriage, having a baby, career shift, loss, or illness) changed your connection

  • The relationship feels filled with criticism, defensiveness, stonewalling, or resentment

  • You feel stuck — like nothing you try is making things better

  • You’re doing “okay,” but you want a relationship check-up to prevent future issues

Commonly Asked Questions About Couples Therapy

  • The most effective types of therapy for couples are typically Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and working with a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). These approaches are especially helpful for concerns like improving communication, rebuilding trust, and healing after infidelity.

    That said, the best fit ultimately depends on your specific needs. In some cases, a therapist with a different specialty may be a better match — and we’re here to help guide you to the right provider for your relationship.

  • In many cases, couples or marriage counseling isn’t covered by standard health insurance plans. However, some Employer Assistance Programs (EAPs) do offer short-term coverage for couples therapy.

    The best way to find out is to check with your insurance provider or HR/benefits manager. They can tell you what’s included in your plan and if couples therapy is eligible for reimbursement.

Our Approach to Couples Counseling

We use research-backed methods, including:

  • The Gottman Method

  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Both approaches are highly effective at helping couples build trust, improve communication, and rekindle intimacy. Most couples attend 12 to 18 sessions, but your experience will be tailored to your unique goals.

Together, we’ll help you:

  • Deepen friendship and emotional connection

  • Communicate more clearly and calmly

  • Work through conflict with empathy

  • Rebuild trust and commitment

  • Rediscover meaning and shared goals in your relationship

No matter your starting point, therapy is a safe space to grow in empathy, respect, and affection.

Love Takes Work.

Let our team help you navigate!

Book Your First Session Today & Let’s Strengthen Your Relationship

If you’re in Wylie, Murphy, Sachse, or the Northeast Dallas suburbs, we’re here to support you. Whether you’re struggling or simply want to tune up your relationship, couples therapy can help you reconnect and move forward — together.

We have 16 therapists on our team,

ready to get you out of the mud pit!

We don’t stop at couples therapy. We can help with any of the following.