Stanford Couples Counseling

02/14/2026

Here’s to caring for connection—today and all year long.

02/13/2026

Safety isn’t built by doing more—it’s built by being there.

Attachment theory teaches that security grows from consistent presence. You don’t need perfect words or flawless timing.

Just the steady reassurance that you’re not alone under the weight of winter.

02/11/2026

When one partner leans in and the other pulls back, it’s rarely about denial.

Mixed agendas are common, human, and often rooted in fear — not lack of care.

02/04/2026

Blame can feel productive, but it often keeps couples stuck.

When tension rises, focusing on patterns instead of fault creates space for real change.

02/02/2026

Most people end their day with silence—or scrolling.

Dr. Paul Stanford shares a quiet ritual that builds something better.

Try it tonight. Let the conversation be soft, not strategic.

01/30/2026

Not all emotional change comes with big breakthroughs.

Often, healing begins with the smallest thaw—the quiet moment something inside us finally softens.

In EFT, emotional shifts rooted in gentleness rather than urgency create deeper, more lasting change.

Slow is steady. Steady is safe. And safety is what transforms us. ❄️

01/28/2026

If therapy didn’t help before, that experience matters.

Change requires more than insight — it requires safety, trust, and the right therapeutic fit.

01/26/2026

This 90-second reset helps your body settle—so the real conversation can begin.

Save this reel for the next time things start to spiral.

01/24/2026

S*x therapy isn’t just about s*x. It’s about safety, repair, and real connection.

If you've ever felt disconnected from your partner, avoided intimacy, or wondered if you're "too broken" to get back on track, this one's for you.

In this blog, Nancy Rosenberg unpacks what s*x therapy really is (and isn't), how it helps couples rebuild trust and closeness, and why it's not about shame or blame—it's about possibility.

👉 Read the full blog: https://na2.hubs.ly/H03ccH-0

Modern s*x therapy in couples counseling involves integrating all forms of intimacy: physical, emotional, and relational.

01/23/2026

Not all silence is withdrawal.

Sometimes it’s the pause between understanding and response.

In Gottman’s research, partners who use silence to self-soothe rather than stonewall create space for better reconnection.

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.