If you've been having the same argument for years, or stopped arguing altogether because it no longer seems worth it, that exhaustion is real. Most couples who reach out aren't in crisis. They're just worn down by patterns that don't seem to change no matter how hard they try.
Olive Branch Family Therapy offers marriage counseling in Denton, TX for couples dealing with conflict, emotional distance, communication breakdown, and infidelity recovery. Our team includes Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), and Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), all with master's degrees and Texas licensure. Sessions are available in person at our Denton office and via telehealth throughout Texas. We are private pay with superbill options for out-of-network reimbursement, and most new clients are seen within a week.
There's rarely one moment that breaks a marriage. It's usually a slow accumulation until something tips it.
Some couples come in after a specific rupture, whether that's infidelity, a major life change, or a fight that went further than it should have. Others have been quietly disconnected for so long they've forgotten what it felt like to actually enjoy each other.
Whether someone comes in describing a communication breakdown or years of disconnection, the entry point into couples counseling often looks similar: two people who want something different than what they've been living.
The work here draws on the same relational, systems-based foundation that shapes marriage counseling at Olive Branch Family Therapy, looking at patterns between partners, not just problems within individuals.
Most couples don't have a communication problem so much as a pattern problem. The same dynamic keeps showing up in different arguments, in different years, and individual effort alone rarely breaks it.
Sessions draw on Family Systems therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help you see those patterns clearly, understand where they came from, and build something different. You'll leave sessions with clarity and, over time, with tools that hold up outside the room.
Some couples arrive already skilled at talking but still unable to reach each other, which is exactly the kind of stuck that couples therapy for communication problems is built to address. When the rupture is infidelity, the path forward is longer and more layered, and marriage therapy for infidelity recovery takes a different shape than general couples work.
Olive Branch Family Therapy has served couples in the Denton area since 2011. Jill Davis, Brittany Klabunde, and Wade Bates are among our therapists with EMDR training and experience in trauma-specific settings including crisis centers, shelters, and hospital environments.
Beau Davis, LMFT and CEO, brings over 20 years of experience working specifically with couples stuck in conflict or emotional distance, and leads marriage retreats and conferences for churches across the region. Aaron Norton holds a doctorate in MFT and has over a decade of experience working with high-conflict couples, including those on the brink of divorce.
For couples who want their faith woven into the process, Christian marriage counseling offers that same relational framework with room for spiritual values to be part of the conversation.
Getting started is straightforward. You fill out a contact form or call the office at 940.483.1789, and our receptionist follows up to get you scheduled and answer your questions. If you don't have a specific therapist in mind, she'll help match you based on what you share.
Session rates run $95 to $150. Olive Branch Family Therapy is out of network with insurance. Most major plans don't reimburse for marriage or couples counseling because they require an individual psychiatric diagnosis to process a claim. We provide superbills for clients who want to submit for potential out-of-pocket reimbursement on their own.
We accept cash, check, HSA, and all major credit cards. For couples connected to a local church, Olive Branch Family Therapy also works with third-party church payer systems when a congregation wants to help cover the cost of therapy.
The office is located at 1121 Dallas Dr., Suite 6 in Denton, just off I-35E, with morning, daytime, and evening availability. Telehealth is available for all services throughout Texas.
Yes, for most couples who engage honestly with the process. Emotionally Focused Therapy, one of the primary approaches used at Olive Branch Family Therapy, has strong clinical outcomes for couples experiencing conflict and disconnection. Results depend on both partners' willingness to show up and be honest, not on how bad things have gotten before you start.
No, one partner being uncertain doesn't mean counseling won't help. Ambivalence is common and gets worked with directly in sessions. What matters more is that both people are willing to be honest once they're in the room.
Most couples notice real movement within eight to twelve sessions, though that varies depending on what's being worked through. Some couples finish sooner. Others continue because they find ongoing sessions useful. There's no fixed timeline and no pressure to stay longer than feels right.
That uncertainty is allowed in the room. Some couples come in not knowing whether they're working toward repair or toward a clearer decision. The goal isn't to preserve the marriage at all costs. The goal is for both people to move forward with clarity, whatever that looks like.
Most people wait longer than they need to before reaching out. If you've been thinking about this for a while, that's reason enough to start. New clients are typically seen within a week. If you're ready to take that step, you can reach out to get scheduled.
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