Ditch the cycle. Keep the marriage.
Same argument, different Tuesday. One of you pushes, the other shuts down. You’re walking on eggshells, keeping score, and bracing for round twelve of a fight neither of you can win. We help you see the loop and take it apart: a structured program with a beginning, a middle, and an end.
Who we work with
Couples who love each other and keep landing in the same place anyway. It usually goes something like this: something small, same old fight, silence, things calm down, “We’re fine”… see you next week.
The fight that won’t retire
Dishes, money, his mother, her phone. The topic changes, the fight doesn’t. You could each give the other person’s lines from memory.
One pursues, one goes quiet
One of you wants to talk it out now. The other needs air, or just leaves the room. Each move makes the other one worse, and you both end up lonely.
Eggshells and scorekeeping
You choose words carefully, or stop choosing them at all. Somebody’s keeping a ledger, maybe both of you. It feels more like managing a roommate than being married.
Good stretches, same ending
Weeks of peace and laughter, then the same trigger and the same hurt. You’ve tried harder, read the books, maybe tried counseling. It goes dormant but it never goes away.
The process
How it works
Counseling shouldn’t be a subscription. Ours has a shape: we find the cycle you’re stuck in, we take it apart together, and we check that the new pattern holds at home. Then we’re done.
Assess
A one-hour consult with each of you separately, then structured assessments. We map your attachment histories and name the specific cycle you keep falling into.
Do the work
Longer sessions (85 or 110 minutes) where we slow the cycle down and take it apart together, so each of you is heard and nobody is outnumbered.
Follow up
Check-ins at one and two months to make sure what changed in our office is still working in your kitchen. Some couples come back years later for a tune-up. Most don’t need to.
A typical couple spends about 12–24 hours with us over two to four months. Assessments, materials, and follow-ups are part of the program. Every couple is different, so we’ll give you an honest picture after the assessment.
Discreet & private
What happens in the room stays between you and your therapist.
- Private pay on purpose. We don’t take insurance. Couples work treats the relationship, not a diagnosis on one partner, and your counseling stays off insurance records.
- Always confidential. Sessions are protected, and we won’t take sides. Think hospital, not court.
- Weekday hours. Appointments Monday through Friday, 12:00 to 6:00 PM. Closed Saturday and Sunday.
Program & fees
Couples sessions with Seth: $195 for 60 minutes, $292 for 85 minutes, $390 for 110 minutes. Weekly sessions are Monday to Friday, 12:00 to 6:00 PM.
For couples who want concentrated work, weekend intensives near DFW are also available. Weekend intensive: $3,500 in our office, or $4,500 including lodging and meals. Text (682) 376-4390 for details and dates.
FAQs
Will this actually help our relationship?
Nobody can “fix” your relationship except the two of you, but research gives us a road map. We use the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) because they get you doing the work instead of watching us do it. When both partners commit to the process, couples usually leave with a clear map of their cycle and practical ways to interrupt it. After the assessment, we’ll give you an honest read on fit and expected scope.
What are couples sessions like?
Structured but flexible: assess, do the work, follow up.
Sessions are usually 85 or 110 minutes. We start with attachment history and current patterns, then spend real time on the blocks you hit at home, slowed down and with help. If it would help, you can also choose to work with Seth and Beth together.
How much time and money should we plan for?
A typical couple spends about 12–24 hours with us over two to four months. Couples rates with Seth: $195 (60 min), $292 (85 min), $390 (110 min). Fees are due the day of the appointment. Sessions are Monday to Friday, 12:00 to 6:00 PM. Weekend intensives are also available for couples who want concentrated work near DFW. Weekend intensive: $3,500 in our office, or $4,500 including lodging and meals. Text (682) 376-4390 for details and dates.
Do you take insurance?
No. We’re private pay on purpose. Insurance usually requires diagnosing one partner, and we treat the relationship. Private pay also keeps your counseling off insurance records. Many clients use HSA or FSA funds where eligible. Ask us if you need a Good Faith Estimate.
What if only one of us is ready?
Very common. Either of you can start with a free consult call. If one partner wants a first session alone, we’ll make a plan to bring the other in quickly so it never feels like two against one. Liking your counselor matters, and if we aren’t a fit, we’ll help you find someone who is.
Will you take sides?
No. Think of it as a hospital, not a court. It takes two people to build the pattern you’re in, and if we’re siding with one of you, we aren’t doing our job.
Is counseling confidential?
Yes. Confidentiality is protected by Texas law and our professional ethics, with a few standard legal exceptions (such as safety concerns) that we walk through at the start. Because we don't bill insurance, nothing about your counseling goes to an insurer or employer plan.
Are you a faith-based practice?
We’re followers of Jesus and we love research. Many of the couples we see are people of faith, and many aren’t sure what they believe. You’ll never be preached at, and you’ll never be asked to leave your convictions at the door. Every background is welcome.
Meet your therapists
Seth Nichols, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor · Texas · Gottman Level 2 · EFTSeth Nichols, LPC — Gottman Method Level 2 trained. Seth works with marriages that feel deeply stuck, using the Gottman Method with a touch of Emotionally Focused Therapy. He's a former teacher and a minister, with degrees from Abilene Christian University, Lipscomb, and Lamar.
Beth Nichols, LCSW-S
Licensed Clinical Social Worker–Supervisor · TexasBeth Nichols, LCSW-S — Trained in TBRI. Beth brings a sharp eye for assessment and years of trauma work, and she supervises social workers in training. She studied at Abilene Christian University and the University of Tennessee. Couples can also choose to work with Seth and Beth together.
Serving DFW cities
Our office is in North Richland Hills, an easy drive from Southlake, Keller, Colleyville, and Grapevine.
North Richland Hills, Southlake, Keller, Colleyville, Grapevine, Westlake, Hurst, Bedford, Euless, Fort Worth, Arlington, Flower Mound.
In-office appointments at 8240 Mid Cities Blvd, North Richland Hills, TX 76180.
Tired of the rerun?
Start with a free, private 15-minute consult with a licensed therapist to see if we're a fit. Call, text, or book online and we'll get back to you within one business day.
Office hours: Monday to Friday, 12:00 to 6:00 PM. Closed Saturday and Sunday. Private pay, HSA/FSA where eligible.
Weekend intensives are also available by appointment for couples who want concentrated work. Text (682) 376-4390 for details and dates.
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