Counseling for Couples in Plano & North Dallas
Every relationship faces challenges—whether it’s communication breakdowns, trust issues, differences in intimacy, or the strain of life transitions. Left unresolved, these struggles can create distance, frustration, and pain. At Strengthened Heart Counseling, we provide a safe, supportive space for couples to reconnect, heal, and build a stronger foundation for their future together.
Through personalized, compassionate, and direct guidance, our couples counseling sessions help you move past conflict and rediscover the bond that brought you together.
Premarital Counseling: Prepare for a Joyful Future
Premarital counseling at Strengthened Heart Counseling is a powerful and proactive investment in your future together. Research shows it can reduce the risk of divorce by 30% or more, while also increasing relationship satisfaction, improving communication, and strengthening conflict resolution skills. Unlike traditional therapy, premarital counseling is typically short-term and highly structured, focusing on building a strong foundation for marriage through open dialogue, shared goals, and practical tools. This process is designed to help couples explore key areas like values, expectations, intimacy, finances, and decision-making, all within a supportive, strength-based approach that empowers you to create a lasting, connected partnership.
Healing and Growing Your Relationship Through Couples Counseling
Couples seek counseling for many reasons – whether it’s to rebuild connection, improve communication, resolve conflict with compassion, deepen emotional or sexual intimacy, or heal from past pain. At Strengthened Heart Counseling, couples counseling is viewed as a meaningful investment in the health of your relationship. True progress requires openness, curiosity, and a willingness to grow together, rather than focusing on blame or fault. As a certified sex therapist, I bring specialized training, insight, and a nonjudgmental approach to help you strengthen your bond and create the healthy, fulfilling relationship you both deserve.
Restoring Connection with Certified Sex Therapy
Many couples reach a point where their physical connection feels strained, distant, or complicated. At Strengthened Heart Counseling, we believe that sexual health is a cornerstone of overall relationship wellness. We treat intimacy as a skill that can be nurtured. Whether you are looking to overcome a specific hurdle or simply want to deepen your erotic connection, our goal is to help you move from a place of frustration to a place of shared joy and confidence.
Kari Knott is a Sex Therapist certified by the Sexual Health Alliance. She specializes in helping couples navigate the delicate intersections of intimacy and emotion. This specialized approach goes beyond standard talk therapy to address the specific biological, psychological, and relational factors affecting your physical bond. Our sessions provide a safe, non-judgmental space to explore a wide range of concerns, including:
Why Work With a Certified Specialist?
Sexual intimacy is a complex topic that requires specialized training. A Certified Sex Therapist (CST) has undergone rigorous education and supervised clinical hours specifically focused on sexual dynamics. This ensures that you receive evidence-based interventions tailored to the unique complexities of your relationship.
What We Address in Couples Counseling
At Strengthened Heart Counseling, we help couples work through a variety of challenges. Whether your relationship needs healing, strengthening, or renewal, our goal is to help you move forward as a team.
Our Process
The Couples Counseling Process
Understanding Your Relationship
We begin with a conversation about your struggles, history, and hopes for the future, ensuring both partners feel heard and supported.
Tailored Guidance
Together, we’ll identify patterns and develop strategies using approaches like sex therapy, discernment counseling, or premarital counseling to fit your unique situation.
Building Lasting Connection
Through ongoing sessions, you’ll learn how to navigate challenges with respect, foster emotional intimacy, and strengthen your partnership for the long term.
Why Choose Couples Counseling?
A Space for Connection and Understanding
Couples counseling creates an opportunity to slow down, truly listen, and understand each other. It’s not about placing blame—it’s about learning how to communicate effectively, resolve conflicts, and support one another in a healthier way.
Solutions Designed for Your Relationship
No two relationships are the same. That’s why we customize each session to fit your unique needs, whether you’re seeking premarital counseling, working through a crisis, or looking to deepen intimacy. Our approach integrates evidence-based methods like Emotionally Focused Therapy, sex therapy, and discernment counseling to guide you toward meaningful change.
Proven Benefits for Couples
Studies show that 70–80% of couples who participate in counseling report significant improvements in relationship satisfaction. With the right tools and guidance, it’s possible to rebuild trust, strengthen intimacy, and create lasting harmony in your relationship.
Couples Counseling FAQs
Healing Hearts, Strengthening Lives Together.
You don’t have to face relationship challenges alone. With couples counseling, you can rediscover connection, rebuild trust, and create a stronger future together. Contact Strengthened Heart Counseling today to schedule your couples counseling session.