Why Couples Counseling Therapy in Arlington, TX Matters
Every relationship experiences moments of challenge, but with the guidance of an experienced Couples Counseling Therapist in Arlington, TX, those difficult seasons can transform into opportunities for deeper understanding and lasting connection. Whether you're facing ongoing conflict, communication breakdowns, infidelity, or simply want to grow closer, couples counseling provides a safe, structured environment to process and heal.
Elizabeth Handy, a highly qualified Licensed Couples Therapist, offers evidence-based approaches tailored to each couple’s needs. With more than 20 years of psychotherapy experience, she supports couples navigating transitions, trauma, and emotional disconnection. At EMDR and Psychotherapy, her compassionate care and specialized methods help partners feel heard, validated, and empowered.
Located in Arlington, TX, Elizabeth’s Couples Counseling Therapy incorporates EMDR, Brainspotting, and other trauma-informed practices for effective and lasting change. Whether you're newly together or married for decades, healing starts here. As a Couples Counseling Specialist in Arlington, TX, she helps couples identify root issues and work toward mutual goals.
Choosing the right Relationship Counseling Therapist can make all the difference in restoring connection and trust. If you're searching to Find a Couples Counseling Therapist in Arlington, TX, Elizabeth Handy brings a wealth of experience and an intuitive understanding of relationship dynamics.
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I offer in-person sessions at my Georgetown, Texas office, but most clients meet with me online. I’m licensed in Texas, Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia, and Florida—so if you're in one of these states, we can absolutely work together from the comfort of your own space.
What to Expect with a Couples Counseling Therapist in Arlington, TX
Engaging with a Couples Counseling Therapist may feel intimidating at first, but the process is designed to nurture safety, clarity, and collaboration. Elizabeth Handy meets each couple with warmth and neutrality, helping both partners feel equally supported. During your initial sessions, you’ll explore shared concerns and develop a roadmap for healing.
Each session is a space to practice new communication strategies, examine long-standing patterns, and reestablish emotional intimacy. With Elizabeth’s trauma-informed training, she recognizes the deeper impact of past wounds, including PTSD, anxiety, or depression, on relationship dynamics. That’s why many couples also benefit from Marriage and Couples Counseling Therapy that integrates modalities like EMDR for individual and shared healing.
Many clients in Arlington, TX describe Elizabeth as a compassionate and empowering Couples Counseling Therapist who helps break through gridlocked conflict. She offers practical tools, deep listening, and an understanding of both neurobiological and emotional influences that affect how partners interact. Over time, couples develop trust in the process and in each other again.
Call Now: (443) 534-1142Is Couples Counseling Right for You? Exploring the Benefits in Arlington, TX
Many couples wonder whether counseling is necessary — especially when problems seem small or infrequent. But the truth is, even minor frustrations can build up over time and create emotional distance. Working with a Couples Counseling Therapist early can help prevent resentment and disconnection from growing.
Elizabeth Handy serves couples in Arlington, TX who want to:
- Improve communication and reduce misunderstandings
- Recover from infidelity or broken trust
- Address sexual or emotional dissatisfaction
- Navigate parenting, career, or life transitions
- Heal from trauma impacting the relationship
- Feel more connected and supported
If you’re searching for a Licensed Couples Counseling Therapist or Therapy for Couples Counseling in Arlington, Elizabeth’s holistic and tailored approach provides lasting relief. Her work is rooted in trust-building, emotional regulation, and problem-solving that’s practical and meaningful. She also supports couples with long-standing issues who feel stuck despite trying other methods.
Clients in Arlington, TX appreciate her calm, confident style and ability to guide sensitive conversations productively. For couples seeking a Couples Therapy Specialist or Relationship Counseling Therapist in Arlington, her office offers a confidential and welcoming environment to rebuild your bond.
Get Started TodayWhy Choose Elizabeth Handy as Your Couples Counseling Therapist in Arlington, TX
Elizabeth Handy brings a rare combination of clinical expertise, trauma-informed insight, and real-world crisis experience to her role as a Couples Counseling Therapist. Her decades of service as a Lieutenant Training Officer and paramedic uniquely inform her ability to hold space for high-stress and high-stakes emotional work.
With certifications in EMDR and Brainspotting, Elizabeth applies advanced therapeutic methods to help couples in Arlington, TX move beyond reactive cycles and into constructive collaboration. If you’re searching for Couples Counseling Therapists in Arlington or a Marriage and Couples Counseling Therapist, you’ll find her calm presence and clinical precision to be invaluable.
She offers both in-person and virtual sessions, making it convenient for couples across TX, Texas to receive expert support. Whether you’re dealing with fresh wounds or old patterns, Elizabeth meets you with patience, clarity, and a commitment to your growth. Her sessions are goal-oriented, empowering, and designed to foster resilience in your relationship.
At EMDR and Psychotherapy, her practice name reflects the deeper work that takes place within couples therapy — a place where past pain meets present healing. As your Couples Counseling Therapist in Arlington, TX, Elizabeth Handy will walk alongside you every step of the way.
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Healing Journey?
Take the first step toward recovery and rediscovery. Contact me today to schedule a consultation and explore how my specialized therapies can help you overcome trauma and reclaim your life.
Get Started TodayWhat our clients say
Elizabeth has been a part of our lives for the last several years and has made a huge impact that has led to a much more enriched life. We couldn’t be more grateful for finding her.
- Manny & Nicole ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I have had two sessions so far and I’ve noticed a big change in how I feel & think. Brainspotting is a very powerful treatment even if it appears to be simple. I wish more people knew that this was an option. Definitely recommend.
- Sarah ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
It’s her honesty that’s so refreshing. Elizabeth is a very caring person, not cold or technical. She's warm and loving.
- Anne ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Your treatment has a beginning, middle and end and we will take the first step together.
Conditions I treat
- Physical and emotional trauma and Complex PTSD
- Postpartum depression
- Couples therapy
- Birth trauma
- Performance anxiety (public speaking, sports, creative arts)
- Victims of crime, industrial injuries, motor vehicle crashes, and natural/ manmade disasters
- Dissociative and attachment disorders
- Depression, panic and anxiety
- Cancer and medical trauma
- Phobias
- Recovery from injury, accident, and medical trauma
- Preparation and recovery from surgery
- Stress and trauma-related illness
- Sexual dysfunction
- Combat trauma
- Abuse & neglect
- Grief and loss
- Trauma
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