Tired of having the same argument?
You don't have to keep repeating the same relationship pattern. Shalom Mental Health helps couples understand what's underneath recurring conflict, develop healthier ways of responding, and rebuild connection.
"We finally stopped having the same fight every weekend. The tools actually work."
M. and J., married 7 years
Does this feel familiar
The problem usually isn't the argument. It's the pattern underneath it.
Most couples aren't stuck because they stopped caring. They're stuck because the same cycle keeps repeating. Once you can see the pattern clearly, it becomes much easier to change.
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
Is our relationship actually struggling, or are we just in a hard season?
The Relationship Wellness Check is a short, Gottman-informed set of ten questions. You'll get a snapshot of where your relationship is strong, where it may deserve attention, and one clear next step. No pressure to book anything.
Want more than a quick relationship check? Explore the Relationship Seasons Assessment™ — a comprehensive, self-paced assessment with personalized insight and a practical workbook.
- Ten quick questions about connection, conflict, and repair
- An instant score with a plain-language explanation
- Your strengths and the areas worth attention
- A recommended next step, emailed to you if you'd like
Three simple steps
Start with a quick check. Go deeper if you want more clarity.
Relationship Wellness Check
2 minutes
A quick snapshot of where your relationship feels strong and where it may deserve more attention.
How we help
A structured way through recurring conflict
Relationship work here is a process, not a place to vent. You'll leave sessions with insight and something practical to use at home that week.
01
Understand what keeps happening
We 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 learn to catch the pattern earlier, before it takes over the whole conversation.
03
Rebuild the way you talk and reconnect
We practice tools that help you listen better, repair faster, and feel close again.
Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor
Licensed in Texas (LPC-S)
Gottman Method Trained
A research-backed couples approach
EMDR Trained
Support for trauma, anxiety, and overwhelm
Prepare-Enrich Facilitator
Premarital and relationship growth
Relationship services
Three ways to begin — pick the one that sounds like you
You don't need a consultation first. Start professional support when you're ready, begin privately on your own, or talk it through with Ekow if you're unsure.
Not sure what you need? Schedule a free consultation or take the free 2-minute Relationship Wellness Check.
Who couples work 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.
Client stories
What couples say after things start to shift
Shared with permission. Names shortened to protect privacy.
Breaking recurring conflict
"We finally stopped having the same fight every weekend. The tools actually work."
M. and J., married 7 years
Practical tools and structure
"Ekow is direct and kind. He gave us a structure we could follow at home."
D. and A., engaged
Better communication
"I came in skeptical. By week 6 we were communicating better than ever."
T. and S., married 12 years
Meet your therapist
Ekow Kwakye, LPC-S
Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor · Texas
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.
Free guide: P.A.U.S.E.™ — a simple tool for when the same argument keeps happening
Five steps you can use the next time a conversation starts to escalate, plus a printable PAUSE plan for the two of you.
Also available
Individual counseling in Houston, Cypress, and online across Texas
Support for anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and life transitions. Most major Texas insurance plans are accepted for individual sessions. Many people start here and later bring their partner into relationship work.
Investment and insurance
Clear, simple pricing with no surprises
Here is exactly how investment works for each type of session, so you can plan with confidence.
Couples & relationship services
Relationship Experiences™ are private-pay structured relationship services, not insurance-billable therapy packages. Couples Counseling is also paid directly, though eligible clients may request a superbill for potential out-of-network reimbursement when clinically appropriate — reimbursement is not guaranteed.
- Couples Counseling $295 / session
- Relationship Experiences™ $295 to $2,695
- HSA and FSA cards welcome
Individual counseling
Most major insurance plans are accepted for individual sessions. Benefits are verified before your first appointment so there are no surprises.
- In network with most major Texas plans
- Benefits verified before your first session
- Sliding scale options available on request
Frequently asked questions
Not sure where to start?
Take the Relationship Wellness Check. It takes two minutes, it's private, and it ends with a clear next step. Or book a free consultation and we'll talk it through together.
16727 FM 529, Houston, TX 77095·Serving Houston & Cypress in person·Online across Texas·832.739.9720