Couples and marriage counseling in Katy, TX
For the fight that starts small and ends big, and the quiet that settles in after it. Couples counseling in person at our Katy office on Kingsland Boulevard, or by secure video from home.
- In person on Kingsland Boulevard with Maria Landa, LMFT
- Or by secure video from anywhere in Texas
- Self-pay $150, or $100 with an associate
- Couples are seen within the week
In crisis or thinking about suicide? Call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, any time.
If someone is in immediate danger, call 911.
Counselors who see couples, in Katy and at our other offices
Maria Landa in Katy; Cathryn Birden and Christopher Walker in Houston-Willowbrook; Ricardo Alvarez, Kellie Lomas and Denise Laird in The Woodlands. All of them can also meet by video.
How couples describe it
It rarely starts with one big event. More often it is a loop you both know by heart.
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Score-keeping
Who did more this week, who forgot, who apologized last. The tally has started to matter more than the day.
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Parents first, partners second
With the kids in the house, schedules have become the subject of every conversation and the two of you seldom get a word in.
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Two families, two rulebooks
You grew up with different money habits and different in-laws, and the holidays bring both to the table. It feels like a contest, though neither side is wrong.
What couples counseling works on
- Fewer rounds of the same fightSpotting the opening line of the usual argument and choosing a different second line.
- Fair shares, said out loudIt is better to have an open conversation about family time, chores and the finances than to let resentment speak for you.
- RepairThe idea is to put a hard night behind you and not let one bad evening ruin the rest of the week.
- Closeness on purposeSmall, regular ways to feel like partners again, built into the week you already have.
How couples counseling works for couples in Katy
Maria Landa, a licensed marriage and family therapist, sees couples at our Katy office on Kingsland Boulevard. You can also meet her by secure video from home, as long as you are both in Texas for the session.
If her open times do not suit you, couples counselors at our Woodlands office and our Houston-Willowbrook office can see you too. Both of you meet with the same counselor each time.
If one of you wants to start alone
One of you can start individual counseling at our Katy office on Kingsland Boulevard. If your partner wants to join later, couples sessions can be added here in Katy.
Booking as a couple from Katy
On the short form, choose “Me and my partner” and mention Katy.
We suggest a time with Maria Landa in Katy, in person or by video, and tell you the estimated cost.
Each of you gets your own intake paperwork, sent to your own phone or email.
What couples counseling costs in Katy
We check your benefits first and give you the estimated cost before you book. Many plans pay only when counseling treats a diagnosed condition, so couples sessions are not always covered, as our guide to what marriage counseling costs explains.
Plans we currently work with
Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Original Medicare and seven more: see all twelve plans. Medicaid is not one of them, and we cannot bill it.
Common questions about couples counseling in Katy
Is there a couples counselor at the Katy office?
Yes. Maria Landa, a licensed marriage and family therapist, sees couples, married or not, at our Katy office on Kingsland Boulevard.
Can we have couples sessions by video?
Yes, by secure video, as long as you are both in Texas for the session. Say so on the form and we will set it up.
How do we book as a couple?
On the short form, choose “Me and my partner” and mention Katy. We suggest a time with Maria Landa, in person or by video, and give you the estimated cost first.
Each of you gets your own intake paperwork, sent to your own phone or email.
How soon can we start?
Couples are seen within the week. We confirm the day, the time and the estimated cost with you before anything is booked.
Can one of us still see someone at the Katy office?
Yes, individual counseling is available at our Katy office. If your partner wants to join later, couples sessions can be added then.
Does Maria see families too?
Yes, family counseling at our Katy office is with Maria Landa. A teen can join a family session with a parent, and individual counseling for teens is at our office in The Woodlands.
What if one of us does not feel safe at home?
Then couples counseling is not the place to start. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788, any time.
Individual counseling at our Katy office is still open to you, on your own.
What if the counselor is not the right fit?
If the fit is wrong, tell us and we will match you with a different counselor. Your first session with them is free.
The Reset is about fit only, not a promise about results.
Related counseling in Katy
Start with the argument you are tired of having
Acceptance Path Counseling provides weekly counseling from licensed Texas counselors. Couples from Katy meet in person on Kingsland Boulevard or by secure video, with both partners in Texas.
We are not a psychiatry practice and do not prescribe medication.
We do not offer group therapy, psychological testing, or intensive or inpatient programs, and will help you find them if you need them. Counseling is not an emergency service.
In crisis or thinking about suicide? Call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, any time.
If someone is in immediate danger, call 911.