Couples Therapy in Austin, TX
Reconnect with your partner. Reconnect with yourself.
People need a sense of connection and safety to thrive and grow.
But sometimes, the way we fight for connection can actually leave us feeling stuck in disconnection, loneliness, and hopelessness within a relationship or even within ourselves.
Together, we can work towards fostering a sense of belonging, resilience, and fulfillment in your relationships and within yourself, empowering you to thrive and grow in all aspects of your life.
Hi, I’m Maria Mohamed.
Counseling Intern supervised by Jill Baumgarner, LPC in Austin, TX.
Many couples get stuck in painful relationship patterns that leave them feeling lost, afraid, and alone. Therapy can help you rebuild a sense of connection with your partner so you can both thrive and grow.
I want you to know that therapy is a safe space to explore your fears and hopes within your relationship.
And, ultimately, I trust your innate ability to grow when you are provided a supportive environment.
How can I support your relationship?
Communication
Struggling with communication in your relationship can lead to feelings of isolation, heartbreak, and frustration. In couple’s therapy, we’ll explore these challenges to bridge the communication gap and rebuild emotional intimacy.
Our sessions will delve into the core emotions and thoughts of each partner, fostering vulnerability and authenticity.
Together, we can pave the way for healthier, more meaningful communication patterns that strengthen the foundation of your relationship.
Intimacy
Nearly every relationship experiences intimacy concerns at some point. Experiences like pregnancy, childbirth, menopause, exhaustion, stress, body image, and aging can impact your sex life, leaving you feeling guilty, ashamed, or hopeless.
Couples therapy includes the exploration of of your sex and intimacy concerns as well as how these concerns have impacted your relationship.
I aim to make couples therapy a place where you can feel safe to discuss sexual issues, so that you can regain connection.
Infidelity
Whether infidelity stemmed from unmet emotional needs, unresolved conflicts, or a sense of disconnection, the impact can be profound, leaving partners grappling with feelings of betrayal, mistrust, and despair.
In couples therapy, we create a supportive environment to delve into the complexities surrounding infidelity, exploring its roots and the emotional toll it has taken on both individuals.
By fostering open and honest dialogue, we work towards rebuilding trust, restoring intimacy, and ultimately, facilitating the healing process for the relationship to thrive once more.
Attachment
Whether you carry trauma from your family of origin or have encountered attachment injuries as an adult, you need safety and security to move and grow through it.
Couples therapy, is a safe space to explore the relationship patterns, thoughts, and emotions that have grown out of trauma and left you feeling anxious, lonely, or isolated.
Through couples therapy, you and your relationship can begin to heal and continue your growth.
My Approach
I use a modality of therapy called Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).
EFT aims to cultivate safety, connection, and emotional balance within your life. Through our sessions, we will delve into your attachment needs, past traumas, and emotional wounds, enabling you to gain valuable clarity and insight into your relationship dynamics.
With this understanding, you can embark on a journey towards secure connection, fostering healthier and more fulfilling relationships with others and with yourself.
I have advanced training in EFT through ICEEFT and receive EFT supervision from Angela Jensen-Ramirez, to ensure that you get the best care possible!
Despite life's challenges, every moment holds the potential for deeper connection and understanding.
Through therapy, we can find ways to nurture those connections while also establishing a lasting foundation of safety and trust.
What's Next?
“There is no greater source of joy and meaning in our lives than our relationships with others”
— Esther Perel