If every conversation turns into an argument or ends in silence, you're not alone. Maybe you’ve tried talking it out, taking space, or following the patterns you saw growing up. But nothing seems to change. You still love each other, yet something feels disconnected. As a couples therapist offering emotionally focused therapy in Spring, Texas, I help couples break free from painful patterns and create a relationship that feels safe, supportive, and deeply connected.

I'm Steven Monroe, LMFT, and I'm Here to Help You Heal Together

I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), and I specialize in helping couples rediscover the emotional connection that brought them together in the first place. I use Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), an evidence-based, attachment-centered approach that explores the emotional needs beneath your conflicts. Whether you're working through long-standing tension or recent betrayal, I help create a space where both of you feel heard, respected, and understood.

What sets my work apart is my active, hands-on approach. I don’t just sit back and listen. I offer direct feedback and practical tools that help you stop the cycle of conflict and rebuild your connection. If your relationship is guided by faith, I also offer Christian marriage counseling, grounded in compassion and shared spiritual values.

Why So Many Couples Feel Stuck

It's common for couples to fall into the same arguments, distance, or silence. These patterns aren’t random. They're often rooted in emotional needs that aren’t being clearly communicated or understood. One partner may be reaching for reassurance while the other pulls away to avoid conflict. Over time, this cycle becomes automatic, and the emotional distance grows.

You might be wondering:

  • Why do we keep fighting about the same things?

  • Why do I feel alone even when we're together?

  • Can we ever recover from betrayal?

  • Does my partner still care?

  • Is staying together even possible?

Emotionally focused couples therapy in Spring Texas, can help you understand these patterns and start building a different kind of relationship.

What to Expect from Couples Therapy

In our work together, we’ll uncover the emotional patterns that are keeping you stuck. We’ll slow things down so you can both feel truly heard and understood. I’ll guide you in expressing your needs without blame, managing conflict before it escalates, and creating safety in your relationship.

Here’s what we typically focus on in sessions:

  • Identifying your relationship’s negative cycle

  • Developing clear, respectful communication skills

  • Healing emotional wounds like betrayal or resentment

  • Building emotional safety and trust

  • Reconnecting with the love and intention that brought you together

Whether you're dealing with communication struggles, lack of intimacy, or emotional disconnection, this process can help you find a new way forward.

What Healing Can Look Like

Couples who commit to this process often experience more than just fewer arguments. They rebuild a relationship where both partners feel supported and emotionally safe. Through emotionally focused couples therapy, many of my clients in Spring, Texas, have found:

  • Renewed closeness and connection

  • Better communication that doesn’t lead to conflict

  • Deeper trust and emotional safety

  • A stronger understanding of each other’s emotional needs

  • A hopeful and meaningful path forward, together

This work isn’t just about managing conflict. It’s about creating a relationship that feels alive, secure, and full of possibility.

Take the First Step Toward a Stronger Connection

Reaching out for therapy takes courage, but it can be the first step toward meaningful change. If you’ve found your way to this page, it likely means that part of you still believes in your relationship. That belief matters. And it’s a powerful place to start.

I offer both in-person and online therapy sessions, serving couples throughout Spring, Texas, and the surrounding areas. If you’re ready to shift out of painful cycles and reconnect with your partner, I invite you to schedule a free 15-minute consultation. Let’s talk about what’s happening and how we can begin healing together.