Stanford Couples Counseling

01/22/2026

Feeling better doesn’t always mean the pattern changed.

Real change happens when the underlying cycle is addressed, not just the moment of conflict.

01/20/2026

Relational wellness isn’t one-size-fits-all.
And it’s not just about romantic relationships.

It’s about how you relate—to your partner, your family, your friends, your colleagues and community, and yourself.

At Stanford Couples Counseling, we help people across DFW find the right therapist for their specific relational needs and style—not just the next available appointment.

✔️ Local, highly credentialed clinicians
✔️ Thoughtful matching based on goals and preferences
✔️ Real people. Real relationships. Real support.

Not an app.
Not a call center.
A relationship with a therapist who’s right for you.

Start with a free Relationship Roadmap Consultation.

Take our quick therapist-matching quiz, then schedule a free consultation with the therapist who fits your relationship best.

01/19/2026

Bianca Milliern, LPC breaks down why defensiveness keeps relationships on repeat…

…and what actually helps you break the cycle.

01/16/2026

Repair is love in motion.

EFT reminds us that secure connection isn’t about avoiding disconnection—it’s about how we return after it.

The path back is where trust grows. ❄️

01/14/2026

When emotions rise fast, it’s rarely a communication failure.
It’s a nervous system response.

Listening and logic come back online only after the body feels safe enough to stay present.

01/13/2026

Ray Myers M.A., LMFT offers a simple language shift that invites connection instead of shutdown. It’s a small change. But it lands completely differently.

01/09/2026

New Year goals don’t have to be pressure-filled promises to change everything overnight. Sometimes, the most meaningful resolutions aren’t about productivity—they’re about presence.

This year, try setting intentions that support your relational wellness:
• More listening, less fixing
• More check-ins, fewer assumptions
• More “us,” even in the midst of busy

You don’t need a crisis to start therapy. You just need curiosity—and a willingness to explore what matters most.

✨ What’s one small shift you’re making in your relationships this year?

01/08/2026

Guilt often shows up when something new is happening, not when something is wrong.

For many people, boundaries trigger old nervous system learning around connection and safety. That doesn’t make them selfish. It makes them human.

01/07/2026

Most couples don’t fight about what they think they’re fighting about. When the surface issue keeps repeating, there’s usually something deeper asking to be heard.

01/01/2026

You don’t have to “reinvent yourself” this January.

You don’t need a word of the year. Or a smoothie cleanse. Or an app that sends you guilt notifications.

But if you’re craving clarity… support… or even just space to sort things out before life speeds up again? That’s what therapy is for.

No pressure. Just a place to start.

01/01/2026

We’ve spent the last 10 weeks counting down our favorite Therapist Confessions—from popcorn fights to emotional tissue origami.

✨ Wishing you a soft landing out of 2025, and a clear-eyed start to whatever 2026 holds. If your relationship goals are on your resolution list, we’re here for it.

Happy New Year’s Eve from all of us at Stanford Couples Counseling!