Burns Psychological Services in Houma, LA, offers specialized couples therapy designed to help partners navigate challenges and foster a healthier relationship. This service provides a confidential and supportive environment where couples can explore their dynamics and develop effective strategies for growth. Our approach aims to enhance understanding, improve communication, and rebuild connections for a more fulfilling partnership.

Your journey begins with an intake session where your therapist will gather information about your relationship history, current concerns, and individual perspectives. This initial assessment helps in understanding the unique dynamics at play and identifying key areas for therapeutic focus. It’s a collaborative process to establish a baseline for your work together.
Following the assessment, you and your therapist will work together to define specific, achievable goals for your therapy. These goals might include improving conflict resolution, enhancing emotional intimacy, or developing better communication skills. The treatment plan is personalized to address your relationship’s particular needs and aspirations.
During sessions, therapists utilize evidence-based modalities such as Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and person-centered approaches. These techniques help couples understand underlying emotions, challenge unhelpful thought patterns, and learn new ways of relating. The focus is on practical skills and deeper emotional understanding.
Therapy sessions can be conducted in-person or via secure telehealth video, offering flexibility to fit your schedule. For more intensive support, daily check-ins via phone or video calls are available to provide frequent guidance. This continuous support helps reinforce learned skills and address emerging issues in real-time.

Couples learn to express their needs and feelings more clearly and listen to each other with greater understanding. This leads to fewer misunderstandings and more productive conversations. Developing healthier communication patterns can transform daily interactions.
Therapy equips partners with strategies to address disagreements constructively, reducing escalation and fostering mutual respect. This helps in navigating differences without causing further damage to the relationship. You can learn to turn conflicts into opportunities for growth.
Couples therapy helps partners rebuild trust and emotional closeness, fostering a deeper sense of connection and security. It encourages vulnerability and empathy, allowing for a more profound bond. Reconnecting on an emotional level can reignite passion and partnership.
By addressing underlying issues and building new coping mechanisms, therapy creates a more resilient and satisfying relationship. This strengthens the overall foundation, enabling couples to face future challenges more effectively. A solid partnership contributes to greater individual well-being.
Individual Therapy for personal growth and challenges.
Psychological Testing for diagnostic clarity and treatment planning.
Family Therapy
Group Therapy
Couples therapy sessions are 50 minutes: $200 with Dr. Shay Burns and $180 with Dr. Kaitlyn Richard or Kayla Waller, LCSW. We are a private-pay practice and are not contracted with any insurance plans. A superbill is available on request, and we use Reimbursify to provide complimentary out-of-network reimbursement submission. Please contact our office with any questions.

Burns Psychological Services offers a compassionate and non-judgmental space for couples to heal and grow. We provide personalized care using evidence-based approaches, ensuring your therapy is tailored to your relationship’s specific needs. Our flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments as well as secure telehealth and daily check-in options, ensures support is accessible and convenient, fitting seamlessly into your busy life.
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I was referred to Dr Shay Burns to get tested for autism and ADHD as an adult. I was really impressed! After only a few hours of interviews and testing, she wrote a report about me that showed she understood me at a deep level. Plus she’s very friendly, helpful, and fun to talk to.
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