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Now booking the 90 day couples program

If you are tired of the same argument, it is time to break the pattern.

Most couples are not stuck because they do not care. They are stuck because they do not understand what keeps triggering the conflict. We will help you change that and rebuild real connection.

100% Confidential·30 minutes·No pressure

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Clients served
Licensed in Texas
Virtual statewide

Credentials and recognition

Experienced care you can feel confident in

When you are looking for support, experience matters. Ekow brings years of clinical work, advanced training, and a steady approach that helps couples move out of painful patterns and toward meaningful change.

4.9 from couples who completed the program

HIPAA secureVirtual sessionsTexas licensed

Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor

Verified

Licensed in Texas

Gottman Method Trained

Verified

A trusted, research-backed couples approach

EMDR Trained

Verified

Support for trauma, anxiety, and overwhelm

Prepare Enrich Facilitator

Verified

Premarital and relationship growth

12+ years in practice

Licensed in Texas

Virtual sessions across Texas

Does this feel familiar

You care about each other. But something keeps going wrong.

The problem usually is not one argument. It is the pattern underneath it. Once you can see that pattern clearly, it becomes much easier to change it.

You keep having the same conversation without getting anywhere

One or both of you feels unheard

You feel more distant than you used to

Home feels tense and careful too often

The main offer

A clear path forward for couples who feel stuck

This program gives you steady support, practical tools, and a clear process so you can stop spinning in circles and start making real progress together.

01

Understand what keeps happening

We will look at what sets the conflict off, what each of you does next, and why it keeps repeating.

02

Learn how to slow it down

You will learn how to catch hurtful patterns earlier so they do not take over the whole conversation.

03

Build a new way to talk and reconnect

We will practice simple tools that help you listen better, repair faster, and feel closer again.

How it works

Getting started is simple

Three small steps that take the guesswork out of starting therapy. We move at a pace that feels right for both of you, with clear next steps every step of the way.

Book a free 30 minute consultation

We will talk briefly about what is going on and whether this feels like the right next step.

Get clear on the pattern

We will identify what is happening between you and create a focused plan for the work ahead.

Start building change week by week

Each session gives you practical support and tools you can use right away at home.

Who this is for

This may be a good fit

  • You both still care about the relationship
  • You are tired of repeating the same painful conflict
  • You want practical help, not just a place to vent
  • You are both willing to show up and do the work

This may not be the right fit

  • One person has already decided to leave
  • There is active untreated addiction affecting the relationship
  • There is ongoing physical abuse
  • You are hoping one session will fix everything

Safety note: If there is domestic violence in the relationship, couples counseling is usually not recommended. Please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for immediate support.

Ekow Kwakye, LPC

Meet your therapist

Meet Ekow Kwakye, LPC

For more than 12 years, I have worked with couples and individuals who feel stuck in conflict, anxiety, and disconnection. My work is grounded, practical, and focused on helping people feel understood while also making real progress.

I draw from the Gottman Method, EMDR, and Prepare Enrich, but what matters most is helping you feel safe enough to be honest and supported enough to change what is not working.

My style is warm, direct, and faith friendly. You will leave each session with insight, but also with something useful to carry into real life that week.

Client stories

What clients often say after things start to shift

"We finally stopped having the same fight every weekend. The tools actually work."

M. and J., married 7 years

"Ekow is direct and kind. He gave us a structure we could follow at home."

D. and A., engaged

"I came in skeptical. By week 6 we were communicating better than ever."

T. and S., married 12 years

Investment and insurance

Clear, simple pricing with no surprises

We believe good care should feel accessible and transparent. Here is exactly how investment works for each type of session, so you can plan with confidence.

Individual Counseling

Most major insurance plans are accepted for individual sessions. Before your first appointment, our team will verify your benefits and walk you through any copay or deductible details so there are no surprises.

  • In network with most major Texas plans
  • Benefits verified before your first session
  • Sliding scale options available on request

Couples Counseling

Couples work is private pay only. Insurance companies rarely cover relationship therapy because it is not tied to an individual diagnosis. We keep pricing flat and transparent so you always know what to expect.

  • Flat per session rate, no hidden fees
  • Program pricing available for the 90 day track
  • HSA and FSA cards welcome

Free guide: 5 conflict patterns that quietly damage relationships

A short, helpful guide to noticing the patterns that create the most damage and what you can begin doing differently.

Other services

Other ways we support clients

Individual Counseling

Support for anxiety, depression, stress, and life changes.

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Premarital Counseling

Build a stronger foundation together before you get married.

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Frequently asked questions

Ready for things to feel different at home

Book a free 30 minute consultation and we will talk through what is going on. No pressure. Just a clear next step.

16727 FM 529, Houston, TX 77095