Is online counseling as effective as meeting in person?
For many concerns, including couples counseling, family concerns, anxiety, depression and grief, online counseling can work well. I will tell you honestly if I think another kind of support would serve you better.
Can we do couples counseling if only one of us wants to go?
It works best when both partners take part, but one partner can still begin. Sometimes that first step makes it easier for the other to join later. Call and we can talk about the best way to start.
How do I get started with supervision?
Call or send a message through the contact page, and we can talk about your situation and next steps.
Can Christian counseling be part of couples or family counseling?
Yes. If faith is important to you or your family, it can be included in marriage, couples and family counseling as well as individual work. If it is not, we simply focus on the counseling itself.
Do I need to stop using before I begin counseling for addiction?
You do not need to have everything figured out before you reach out. We start where you are and talk about what you want to change. If you need medical support, such as for withdrawal, I will help you find the right resources.
Can I come to counseling if a family member is the one struggling with addiction?
Yes. Addiction affects the whole family, and family members are welcome to come on their own or together. We can talk about boundaries, communication and how to take care of yourself while supporting someone you love.
Can family counseling help with blended families or big life changes?
Yes. Blended families, divorce, a move, a loss or a new baby can all change how a family works together. Family counseling helps everyone say what they need and find new ways of relating to one another.
What if my teen does not want to come to counseling?
That is common, and it does not mean counseling cannot help. We can start with a parent, with the whole family, or with the teen when they are ready. I work with teens ages 13 and up at a pace that respects them, and I am glad to talk with you first about the best […]
What if I am not sure what to talk about in counseling?
That is very common. You do not need an agenda or a clear problem to begin. We can start with what brought you in, what feels heavy right now, or what you wish were different, and go from there.
How long does individual counseling take?
It depends on what you are working on and what you want to change. Some people come for a few sessions to work through a specific situation, and others meet regularly over a longer period. Sessions are 60 minutes, and we check in along the way about whether it is helping.
Is what I say in individual counseling confidential?
Counseling is private. What you share stays between us, with limited exceptions required by law, such as a risk of serious harm to yourself or someone else, or abuse or neglect of a child or vulnerable adult. We will go over this together at the start.
What kinds of counseling are available for Fort Worth residents?
I offer marriage and couples counseling, family counseling, individual counseling for adults and teens ages 13 and up, addiction and recovery counseling, and Christian counseling for those who want faith included. Online sessions are also available.
How do I get started with counseling if I live in Fort Worth?
Call or send a message through the contact page. We begin with a free 15-minute phone call to talk about what you are looking for and whether we are a good fit. Online sessions are also available.
Is there a marriage and family counselor near Fort Worth, TX?
Yes. Suzanne Foley, LMFT, LPC-S, has been counseling couples, families and individuals since 1988 and has been licensed since 1990. She works with clients from Fort Worth and the surrounding area, and online sessions are also available. Call for a free 15-minute call.
What kinds of counseling are available for Keller residents?
I offer marriage and couples counseling, family counseling, individual counseling for adults and teens ages 13 and up, addiction and recovery counseling, and Christian counseling for those who want faith included. Online sessions are also available.
How do I get started with counseling if I live in Keller?
Call or send a message through the contact page. We begin with a free 15-minute phone call to talk about what you are looking for and whether we are a good fit. Online sessions are also available.
Is there a marriage and family counselor near Keller, TX?
Yes. Suzanne Foley, LMFT, LPC-S, has been counseling couples, families and individuals since 1988 and has been licensed since 1990. She works with clients from Keller and the surrounding area, and online sessions are also available. Call for a free 15-minute call.
What kinds of counseling are available for Grapevine residents?
I offer marriage and couples counseling, family counseling, individual counseling for adults and teens ages 13 and up, addiction and recovery counseling, and Christian counseling for those who want faith included. Online sessions are also available.
How do I get started with counseling if I live in Grapevine?
Call or send a message through the contact page. We begin with a free 15-minute phone call to talk about what you are looking for and whether we are a good fit. Online sessions are also available.
Is there a marriage and family counselor near Grapevine, TX?
Yes. Suzanne Foley, LMFT, LPC-S, has been counseling couples, families and individuals since 1988 and has been licensed since 1990. She works with clients from Grapevine and the surrounding area, and online sessions are also available. Call for a free 15-minute call.
What kinds of counseling are available for Southlake residents?
I offer marriage and couples counseling, family counseling, individual counseling for adults and teens ages 13 and up, addiction and recovery counseling, and Christian counseling for those who want faith included. Online sessions are also available.
How do I get started with counseling if I live in Southlake?
Call or send a message through the contact page. We begin with a free 15-minute phone call to talk about what you are looking for and whether we are a good fit. Online sessions are also available.
Is there a marriage and family counselor near Southlake, TX?
Yes. Suzanne Foley, LMFT, LPC-S, has been counseling couples, families and individuals since 1988 and has been licensed since 1990. She works with clients from Southlake and the surrounding area, and online sessions are also available. Call for a free 15-minute call.
What kinds of counseling are available for Lubbock residents?
I offer marriage and couples counseling, family counseling, individual counseling for adults and teens ages 13 and up, addiction and recovery counseling, and Christian counseling for those who want faith included. Online sessions are also available.
How do I get started with counseling if I live in Lubbock?
Call or send a message through the contact page. We begin with a free 15-minute phone call to talk about what you are looking for and whether we are a good fit. Online sessions are also available.
Do you still see clients in Lubbock?
Yes. I spent many years counseling couples, families and individuals in Lubbock before moving my practice to Fort Worth, and I am glad to keep working with Lubbock clients. Online appointments are available for people anywhere in Texas.
What kinds of counseling are available for North Richland Hills residents?
I offer marriage and couples counseling, family counseling, individual counseling for adults and teens ages 13 and up, addiction and recovery counseling, and Christian counseling for those who want faith included. Online sessions are also available.
How do I get started with counseling if I live in North Richland Hills?
Call or send a message through the contact page. We begin with a free 15-minute phone call to talk about what you are looking for and whether we are a good fit. Online sessions are also available.
Is there a marriage and family counselor near North Richland Hills, TX?
Yes. Suzanne Foley, LMFT, LPC-S, has been counseling couples, families and individuals since 1988 and has been licensed since 1990. She works with clients from North Richland Hills and the surrounding area, and online sessions are also available. Call for a free 15-minute call.
Who can benefit from Gottman Method?
Couples who feel stuck in the same arguments, who have drifted apart, or who want to strengthen a relationship that is already good. It can be used with couples at any stage, including those preparing for marriage.
What happens in a counseling session that draws on Gottman Method?
Sessions are conversational and practical. We look at how the two of you talk when things go well and when they do not, and I teach specific skills you can try between sessions, such as softer ways to raise a concern and ways to repair after an argument.
What is Gottman Method?
The Gottman Method is a research-based approach to couples counseling developed from decades of studying how relationships succeed and struggle. It focuses on building friendship and closeness, managing conflict constructively, and creating shared meaning.
Who can benefit from Emotionally Focused Therapy?
Couples caught in repeating arguments, feeling distant or lonely together, or recovering from a breach of trust. It can help partners at any stage of marriage.
What happens in a counseling session that draws on Emotionally Focused Therapy?
Sessions are unhurried and focused on what is happening between you. I help each of you slow down, name what you are really feeling and need, and say it in a way your partner can hear. Over time the old argument loses its grip and closeness becomes easier.
What is Emotionally Focused Therapy?
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is an approach to couples counseling built on the idea that our closest relationships are about emotional connection and security. It looks at the cycle a couple gets stuck in, such as one partner pursuing and the other withdrawing, and at the feelings underneath it.
Who can benefit from Family Systems Therapy?
Families in conflict, blended families, families adjusting to illness, divorce or loss, and individuals who want to understand how their family shaped them.
What happens in a counseling session that draws on Family Systems Therapy?
We look at how your family communicates, who takes which role, and what patterns repeat. Sessions may include the whole family or a few members, and we map the patterns together so each person can see their part and try something new.
What is Family Systems Therapy?
Family Systems Therapy views a person’s struggles as part of the larger family system. Roles, rules, alliances and patterns passed down through generations shape how everyone behaves, so change in one person affects the rest.
Who can benefit from Internal Family Systems (IFS)?
People who feel pulled in different directions, are very self-critical, struggle with anxiety or old hurts, or want a kinder relationship with themselves.
What happens in a counseling session that draws on Internal Family Systems (IFS)?
Sessions are curious and gentle. We notice the parts of you that show up around a problem, get to know what each is trying to do for you, and help them relax so you can respond from a steadier place.
What is Internal Family Systems (IFS)?
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is an approach that sees each of us as made up of different inner parts, such as a critic, a worrier or a protector, along with a core Self that can lead with calm and compassion. Problems often come from parts that are stuck in extreme roles.
Who can benefit from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
Anxiety, depression, stress, worry, sleep problems and habits you want to change. It suits people who like clear steps and tools.
What happens in a counseling session that draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
Sessions are structured and collaborative. We set goals, look at specific situations, and practice skills such as questioning anxious thoughts, planning activities and facing avoided situations. You usually try things between sessions.
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical approach built on the connection between thoughts, feelings and actions. By noticing and testing unhelpful thoughts, and changing behaviors that keep a problem going, people often feel better and cope better.
Who can benefit from Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)?
Anxiety, worry, chronic stress, chronic illness and anyone who feels stuck trying to get rid of difficult feelings.
What happens in a counseling session that draws on Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)?
We clarify what matters most to you, practice noticing thoughts without being run by them, and choose small actions that fit your values, even when anxiety or sadness shows up.
What is Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)?
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches you to stop fighting painful thoughts and feelings and to act on your values instead. The goal is a full life, not the absence of discomfort.
Who can benefit from Attachment-Based Therapy?
Couples caught in a push and pull, adults with difficult family histories, and anyone who finds closeness hard.