Houston Couples Therapy, Intensives and Medical Marriages
Couples often find themselves having the same fight over and over, and partners can find themselves talking to each other less and less. When this happens, the sense of distance and disconnection starts to feel permanent.
Maybe right now you're:
- Avoiding important conversations with your spouse.
- Feeling distant from your partner and not sure how to feel close again.
- Feeling like the way you cope with your emotions and stress is harming your relationship.
- Thinking the spark is gone and that your relationship is bogged down by day-to-day living and tasks.
If you are ready, I can help you:
Love is not a mystery anymore, and we now know how to improve marriages and what pitfalls lead to distress and dissolve the love bond.
After more than 30 years, I’ve found that a combination of emotionally focused work (EFT), coupled with our understanding of attachment theory and practical-based scientific techniques (Gottman Method), is the best way to create significant, lasting change in relationships.
I am one of the few psychotherapists in the country with certification in both EFT & Gottman. In EFT, I trained with Sue Johnson and the Gottman Method with John & Julie Gottman. Both are proven therapeutic approaches that help couples rekindle their love and deepen their bonds. With my training and experience, I can pick the right therapeutic strategy to help your relationship.
With my training, both science and art, I can help you succeed at love.
My Work with Couples includes:
Therapy Intensives & Medical Marriages
In addition to traditional ongoing couples therapy, I also offer therapy intensives, and specialize in helping couples in medical marriages.
What is a couples therapy intensive?
In a therapy intensive, we meet for three to four hours a day for two consecutive days in my Houston office. This option benefits couples who are experiencing significant shifts or have busy schedules, providing a safe space to focus on strengthening their relationship.
Therapy intensives are designed to break negative patterns that may cause distance and isolation, creating a better path for growth. These immersive sessions accelerate healing and understanding, offering couples an opportunity to learn effective communication techniques and conflict resolution skills, essential for building a strong foundation. While all couples face challenges, medical marriages often have unique stressors.
As a therapist married to a cardiovascular surgeon, I understand the pressures doctors face—long hours, competing responsibilities, high stress, and burnout—as well as the challenges their partners endure, whether they’re in demanding careers or managing a home. These challenges, however, can become opportunities to strengthen your bond with the right approach.
For over 40 years, my relationship has thrived despite the stresses of medical training and practice. With love and dedication, we built two fulfilling careers, raised a wonderful daughter, and continue to nurture and support each other. I can help you benefit from this experience, guiding you through the complexities of a medical marriage to build a strong, supportive partnership.
While all couples have struggles, medical marriages have unique challenges.
As a therapist married to a cardiovascular surgeon, I know the pressures doctors face — long hours, competing responsibilities, high stress, and burnout. And I also know the pressures their partners face, whether they are also professionals in high-stress fields or stay-at-home parents.
For more than 40 years, my relationship has survived the stresses and strains of medical training and starting and maintaining a medical practice. With love, we have built two rewarding careers, raised a wonderful, well-adjusted daughter, and continue to nurture and support each other. I can help you do the same.
What to expect
A structured, in-depth assessment in the first three meetings (one for each partner, and one for the couple together). Then, based on that assessment, I give you feedback on the strengths and challenges in your relationship, plus a “road map” for your therapeutic journey.
By the time my wife and I met Liliane Nahas, our marriage of 25 years was surely headed toward a sad and cataclysmic end. Every ounce, every cell of trust and faith between my wife and I was crushed. To say that I’d betrayed my wife and my daughters is an understatement. I lived in an incommunicable shame that I could not share and was afraid I would not survive.
We were fortunate to be able to see Liliane immediately. She promptly started the healing process by meeting us individually, thereafter as a couple. She instilled confidence in both of us by being impartial and nonjudgmental. After nearly two years, Liliane helped our marriage by improving our ability to communicate. She also gave me the courage and support to confront the demons from my past, and to allow myself to become vulnerable so that I could demolish the wall I’d erected around my heart. We can’t imagine a better marriage counselor than Liliane Nahas; she has unparalleled empathy, compassion and trustworthiness. We are indebted to her.
We highly recommend Liliane Nahas as a marriage counselor without hesitation or reservation.” ~ J&H
How to Schedule Weekly Sessions
Establishing a consistent therapy schedule is crucial for healing and maintaining a healthy relationship. Contact us to find a time that fits your availability. Once your first session is scheduled, we'll provide a regular weekly slot, making therapy a predictable part of your routine. Please note that weekend appointments are not available. Regular attendance is key and reinforces your commitment to a more connected relationship.
