Heights Couples Therapy

12/19/2025

"How can we talk about money without arguing?"

"How can we be on the same page about our in-laws?"

These are two topics we discuss in our blog post, "Is Yours On The List? The Questions I Hear Most Often from Couples", and each can become relevant during the holidays.

While these conversations can be divisive, they don't have to be.

In fact, talking about them in a more connected and collaborative manner can open the door to a deeper understanding of one another. It might be difficult to get there on your own, but therapy can be a great resource for you to experience more closeness, connection, and harmony in your relationship.

12/09/2025

Meet Emily Daily, MEd, LPC-Associate (Supervised by Charisse Ferrer, LPC-S)!

Emily helps people heal after breakups and relationship trauma—rebuilding trust, self-worth, and a sense of hope so they can feel whole again, whether or not they’re ready to love again.

Her specialties include:
🌿Dating, Relationship, & Couples' Counseling
🌿Trauma & PTSD
🌿Chronic Illness/Traumatic Injury
🌿Childhood Abuse & Neglect
🌿Intimate Partner Violence (Past)
🌿Betrayal Trauma & Recovery

"Together, we will name what’s been lost, make sense of your new future, and explore what helps you feel grounded and whole." - Emily

To learn more about working with Emily, schedule a FREE 15-minute consultation on our website.

12/04/2025

When it comes to communication and conflict, learning to ask the right questions is paramount in a successful partnership:

1️⃣Why do we keep having the same repetitive fight?
2️⃣How can we stop our disagreements from getting so personal and hurtful?
3️⃣Why does my partner shut down when discussions get hard?

Why these questions?

They create the cycles that camouflage deeper fears of not being seen, heard, or loved.

If you and your partner are finding yourselves in these "stuck loops", our couples counseling can help you end the cycle of blame . . . and begin a new pattern of connection.

11/24/2025

Ready to get started, but not sure which therapist best fits your needs?

Our Matching Specialist, Jen, can help!

She is here to answer your questions and provide insight into our therapists' specialties, availability, and more via email, text, or even a quick phone call to match you with the perfect therapist.

Fill out the Free Consultation Form on our website to begin!

11/19/2025

Heights Couples Therapy is GROWING.

Meet our team of therapists who offer a diverse range of specialties:

🧡 Dr. Laura Spiller
💚 Dr. Rachel Floyd
🧡 Charisse Ferrer, M.Ed., LPC-S
💚 Gabriel Gonzalez, LCSW
🧡 Amy Shahda, MA, LMFT Associate (Supervised by Nadine Greer, LMFT-S)
💚 Rachel Goldstein, MA, LMFT Associate (Supervised by Nadine Greer, LMFT-S)
🧡 Emily Daily, MEd, LPC Associate (Supervised by Charisse Ferrer, LPC-S)
💚 Deanna Pollard, MA, Advanced Doctoral Student

Learn more about our team and find your perfect-match therapist directly on our website.

10/30/2025

🌿 Beyond Baby Proofing: What You (and Your Partner) Can Do Now for a Resilient 4th Trimester

The three months after your baby is born—often called the 4th trimester—can feel overwhelming and isolating. But it doesn’t have to be.

Join us for a free live webinar that’s about more than just surviving the postpartum period. We’ll help you and your partner prepare for true resilience—with tools, support, and insight for navigating this life-changing transition.

👶 What You’ll Learn:
What postpartum resilience really means—and why it matters
The key relationship conversations to have before the baby arrives
How to build a postpartum support team (even if your due date is around the corner)

🗓️ When: Thursday, November 14 | 12:00–1:00 PM
💻 Where: Live on Zoom
💰 Cost: FREE
🎙️ Led by: Rachel Goldstein, LMFT-A, Perinatal Mental Health Specialist
✨ Come solo or bring your partner!

To register:

You’ve heard it before: “Oh, you’re pregnant? Sleep while you can!” The 4th trimester - the three months after your baby is born - can be one of the most…

09/02/2025

I'm thrilled to share that I’m being featured on episode #23 of the Educated Parent podcast, which releases today!

This podcast is dedicated to providing parents with real, evidence-based tools to help their kids grow, thrive, and navigate life with confidence.

Every episode features expert (like me!) insights and practical advice—and I can’t wait for you to hear our conversation.

In this episode, we’ll talk about what to do when you have a marital disagreement in front of your kids, because we've all been there!

You’ll walk away from this episode with science-backed, parent (and therapist)-approved strategies to navigate what can feel like a real icky moment in parenting.

Just search "Educated Parent" on your favorite podcast platform and look for episode #23.

07/21/2025

We're Hiring at Heights Couples Therapy!

Are you a passionate, relationship-focused therapist looking to grow in a supportive, specialized practice?

Heights Couples Therapy is expanding our team in Houston, Texas! We offer individual, couples, and family therapy with a strong foundation in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).

As EFT therapists, we believe in the power of secure connection, and that starts with our team. We’re looking for clinicians who value deep, transformative work and want to be part of a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

💼 Now hiring a Texas-licensed therapist (psychologist, LCSW, LMFT, LPC) with experience working with couples and relationship issues.
📍 Based in Houston (in-person & hybrid options available)
🤝 Supportive team culture, EFT supervision opportunities, above industry compensation, and a steady stream of referrals.

Ready to do meaningful work with people who care deeply about relationships? Apply today on our website.
https://www.heightscouplestherapy.com/careers

06/13/2025

Think scheduling intimacy is unsexy? Think again!

Back when you were dating, most of your intimate moments likely happened at the end of a planned date. Whether it was a candle-lit dinner or a movie night at home, these were scheduled events.

So, scheduling intimacy isn’t really a new concept; it’s just giving it a little more structure in your now slightly more hectic lives.

Scheduling intimacy also offers these benefits! Swipe 👉 to learn more!

06/04/2025

The next time the conversations with your partner start to feel tense or stuck, try this EFT Tip!

Slow down and tune into what’s really going on underneath.

Instead of focusing on who’s “right” or what went wrong, pause and ask yourself: What am I feeling right now? What am I needing?

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) teaches us that strong emotions—like frustration, anger, or withdrawal—are often surface signals of deeper feelings, like fear of disconnection or longing for closeness. The next time you're in a difficult moment, gently share what’s happening inside, using "I" statements:

“I think I got defensive because I felt like I was losing you in that moment, and that really scares me.”

Opening up in this vulnerable way invites connection rather than conflict. When each partner can express what’s underneath the reaction, it becomes easier to hear each other and move closer instead of apart.

05/27/2025

When anxiety enters the relationship, it affects you both.

Whether it's OCD, panic attacks, or general anxiety, an anxiety disorder doesn’t just impact the person experiencing it. It can reshape how you and your partner communicate, connect, and manage conflict as a couple.

At Heights Couples Therapy, we help partners understand how anxiety shows up in their relationship—and how to meet it with compassion, not frustration.

You don’t have to navigate this alone. We specialize in supporting couples through the unique challenges that come with anxiety, helping you build a stronger, more connected partnership together.

Now accepting new clients—book your free 15-minute consultation today!

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05/21/2025

We're Hiring at Heights Couples Therapy!

Are you a passionate, relationship-focused therapist looking to grow in a supportive, specialized practice?

Heights Couples Therapy is expanding our team in Houston, Texas! We offer individual, couples, and family therapy with a strong foundation in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).

As EFT therapists, we believe in the power of secure connection, and that starts with our team. We’re looking for clinicians who value deep, transformative work and want to be part of a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

💼 Now hiring a Texas-licensed therapist (psychologist, LCSW, LMFT, LPC) with experience working with couples and relationship issues.
📍 Based in Houston (in-person & hybrid options available)
🤝 Supportive team culture, EFT supervision opportunities, and a steady stream of referrals.

Ready to do meaningful work with people who care deeply about relationships? Apply today on our website.
https://www.heightscouplestherapy.com/careers