Communication
Talk about feeling unheard, misunderstandings, and conversations that seem to go in circles.
RELATIONSHIP SUPPORT · A CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE
Marriage & couples counseling in Tyler, Texas.
Make space to hear each other.
Marriage and couples counseling brings partners together with a counselor to explore relationship concerns, communication, and shared goals. The Bridge offers Christian counseling for couples in Tyler and throughout East Texas.
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ROOM FOR BOTH OF YOUR EXPERIENCES
Find a way to talk it through.
Whether you’re facing a recurring disagreement or adjusting to a new season together, counseling offers time to examine what’s happening in your relationship and what you each hope will change.
Recurring conflict
Explore the patterns behind disagreements and how each of you responds when tension rises.
Emotional distance
Make room to discuss disconnection, unmet expectations, and what closeness means to each of you.
Parenting & family roles
Work through differing expectations about parenting, responsibilities, and relationships with extended family. Marriage counseling centers on the couple relationship; family counseling may be a useful starting point for concerns involving broader family relationships.
Life changes
Discuss how changes in work, family, or daily life are affecting your relationship.
Preparing for marriage
Ask our office about premarital counseling to explore expectations, communication, and the life you hope to build together.
A CONVERSATION WITH PURPOSE
Understand the pattern.
Discuss what comes next.
Our Christian perspective shapes how we approach relationships and care. Your counselor can discuss how faith, personal values, and your goals fit into the counseling process.
Learn about Christian counselingShare both perspectives
Your first conversations are an opportunity to describe your concerns and ask questions about working together.
Clarify your goals
Discuss what each of you hopes to address, where your priorities overlap, and where you see things differently.
Consider therapist fit
Our office can help you find a counselor whose experience fits your needs and discuss current appointment availability.
GET TO KNOW OUR COUNSELORS
Support for your relationship.
These counselors have experience working with couples. Contact our office to discuss fit and scheduling.
Alyxandrah “Alyx” White
LMFT, C-DBT · Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Alyx works with couples, families, and individuals. Her experience includes communication, family conflict, co-parenting, and life adjustments.
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Kelley Bell, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Kelley works with young married couples on building marriages centered around the Lord. She also supports parents, teens, and young adults.
More about Kelley →Questions about couples counseling
Do we need to be married?
Tell our office about your relationship and the support you’re looking for. We can help you explore couples or premarital counseling and find an appropriate counselor.
What if my partner isn’t ready?
You can contact our office to discuss your options. Individual counseling provides a separate space to explore your own experiences and goals.
Can we use insurance for couples counseling?
Self-pay is available for couples counseling. Insurance participation varies by counselor, plan, and appointment type. A listed insurer does not establish coverage for couples sessions; contact our office to confirm your options.
How do we book our first appointment?
Contact The Bridge through the website inquiry form, the conversational inquiry widget, phone, or email to ask about couples counseling and scheduling at our Tyler office. Once you begin scheduling, the office will email intake paperwork for you to complete before your appointment.
EXPLORE RELATED SUPPORT
Support for your next chapter.
TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Take the next step together.
Contact our office about marriage and couples counseling.