New Beginnings

It took courage to come to my website which tells me you are the type of person that fights for what you want. Let me help you get past your current relationship gridlock to create a better tomorrow. You’ve already put so much of yourself into your relationship because it’s important to you.

You’ve come this far, go a little further

Scroll down to learn more about how we can reignite your amazing connection. Under Contact Me simply send me a confidential email so we can schedule a short phone consultation.

When something needs to change and you need to talk to somebody, let me provide you and your partner with proven tools to succeed.

Are you ready?

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Kurt Vonnegut’s Relationship Advice

Terah Harrison a Relationship Expert

Terah Harrison, LPC provides relationship counseling for anyone that wishes to improve current connections with their spouses/partners, friends and family.  Terah's goal as a relationship expert is to help you learn how to create relationships that fulfill you in mind, body, and spirit.  Being able to make deep connections with others involves first understanding and caring for yourself.  You can then take this knowledge into current and future relationships and create bonds that are lasting and fulfilling.

Making authentic connections takes courage and commitment. Let me be with you on your voyage as we forge new paths to creating connections that heal.

FAQ

+ Do you have virtual therapy sessions?

Yes, I am have online sessions with a secure HIPAA compliant video conferencing platform.

+ What are your hours?

Online sessions are available Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 12-4:30 pm. In person sessions are available in my Grapevine office from 12-4:30 on Thursdays and Saturdays.

+ How long does a session last?

One hour is most common. I will design custom sessions according to your specific needs. For example, individuals usually choose one hour sessions while couples may choose sessions two hours or more.

+ What does as session cost?

Sessions are $165 an hour for individuals and $215 an hour for couples.

+ Do you accept insurance?

I accept insurance plans for individuals only through Alma. Couples are private pay.

+ Do you accept credit cards?

Yes, I accept most credit cards and Health Savings Account (HSA) cards.

+ What is your cancellation policy?

All cancellations must be 24 hour prior to your appointment time. If you do not cancel within 24 hours, you will be charged the cost of your session. If you are using insurance you will be charged the cost of the full contracted rate for the session.

+ How do I schedule a session?

Click on the "schedule online" button below to enter your information and schedule online or you can call: 817-854-9898.

+ What are your areas of specialty?

I have worked with many different types of intimate relationships, and also work with people wanting to improve relationships with family, friends, and professional connections. I also do relationship coaching for couples and individuals. I also work with those experiences life stresses and changes, grief, depression, and anxiety.

Areas of expertise include:

ADHD, Anxiety, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism, Codependency, Divorce, Disordered Eating, Family Relationships, Infidelity, LGBTQ+, Life Coaching, Men's Issues, Marital and Premarital, Neurodiverse Couples, Parenting, Peer Relationships, Pregnancy, Prenatal,, Postpartum, Self Compassion, Sex and Sexuality, Sleep or Insomnia, Stress, Women's Issues

+ What modalities do you use?

Gottman method in my therapeutic work with couples and have completed Levels 1-3 of Gottman Method training, Gottman Affair Recovery, Gottman Trauma treatment, and Gottman Addiction Recovery. I also use Imago therapy techniques as well as relational cultural methods. I am a relational and client centered therapist and combine that with cognitive behavioral techniques as needed. I also have a background in nutrition, WholeFit coaching and Reiki and believe in holistic treatment.

+ How long have you been practicing?

15 years as a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have been in Private Practice for 12 years and before that I worked with children and families in Early Childhood Intervention.

 
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M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Texas Woman’s University (2008)
B.A. in Psychology from Southwestern University (2000)
Professional license held in Texas as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Experience

2016-present: Terah Harrison LPC, PLLC, Owner
2012- 2015: Therapeutically Chosen, LLC, Owner

2010-2012, 2014-present: Logos Counseling, LLC, Contract Therapist
2008-2012: Early Childhood Intervention, Service Coordinator/Infant Mental Health Specialist/Licensed Professional Counselor
2007-2008: Friends of the Family Counselor Intern
2006-2007: Texas Woman’s University Counseling Center Counselor Intern

Certifications Held

Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Level III

Safe Conversations Leader

Nutritional Consultant

Reiki Practitioner, Levels I&II

WholeFit Wellness Coach, Level II

MENSA member

If you’re here because your relationship has been shattered by an affair (or multiple affairs) and you aren’t ready to give up on each other, I’m here with wholehearted hope and evidence that this doesn’t have to mean the end of your time together.

AFTER THE AFFAIR

I will say, quite frankly, your first relationship is over. But, you are now afforded the opportunity to build a new one that is much stronger and more deeply connected than the first. Furthermore, research shows that allowing yourselves to talk about the affair and work through it, rather than avoiding it all together, will greatly strengthen your relationship and prevent its demise.

AFFAIR HEALING

My approach to treating infidelity follows the three phases of therapy, which have been crafted by the couple experts, Drs. John and Julie Gottman. This approach is different from other couples therapy approaches in that it emphasizes the importance of allowing the Hurt partner to fully express deep and painful feelings about the affair all the while offering support, empathy, and non-judgment to both partners. It also assumes that the Hurt partner now suffers from symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (e.g. hyper-vigilance, nightmares, intrusive images of the affair, intense mood swings, and sleep disturbance), which are a normal response to the affair.

The the three phases of this therapy are described in more detail below…

The Gottman Approach to Treating Affairs

  • Atone.

    You might feel antsy and eager to get to the bottom of why the affair occurred in the first place, but it’s important to move thoroughly through each of the three phases. This first phase includes: (1) expression of deep-seated emotions, (2) remorse from the partner who engaged in the affair, and (3) if mutually agreed upon, verification that the partner who engaged in the affair is now telling the truth. It lasts as long as the Hurt partner needs it to.

  • Attune.

    This second phase of therapy includes: (1) processing past incidents of failed communication, (2) learning new conflict management skills to prevent continued conflict avoidance, and (3) learning how to be better listeners. You may, indirectly, begin to piece together why the affair occurred, but this is not worked on directly.

  • Attach.

    This final phase of therapy builds upon the first two phases in establishing Trust, Loyalty, and Commitment - which are the opposite of Betrayal. Trust comes from truth, transparency, processing past emotional injuries, attunement, and constructive conflict. With the help of the therapist, the couple begins to re-kindle passion and their sex life.

Relationship Counseling

Gottman Approved Member

My primary focus is working with clients who want to create healthier relationships and have more fulfilling connections. I use a combination of techniques based on attachment theory, Imago Therapy, and Gottman couples therapy. I believe that relationships are of primary importance in our well being, not only mentally, but also physically, spiritually, and socially. This can be for couples or singles. Issues related to family of origin, friendships, intimate relationships, work relationships, and relationships within families are often addressed in sessions. I also have experience with those struggling with anxiety, worry, and stress. In relationship counseling creating a positive bond between therapist and client is key.  You can then take what you have learned about yourself through a healthy and secure connection and use it in your real world relationships.  Having healthy relationships takes self knowledge and work and it can be overwhelming when you have relationships in your life that are not working.  By bringing those issues into therapy you can understand more about what is really happening in your current relationships as well as develop tools you can use to create healthier connections in the future. 

Gottman Method trainings completed: Gottman Method Levels I, II, and III, Couples and Addiction Recovery, Treating Affairs, Treating Trauma

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Relationship Coaching Online

I offer online sessions to anyone unable to meet me at my office in Southlake, Texas. My primary focus is working with clients who want to create healthier relationships and have more fulfilling connections. I believe that relationships are of primary importance in our well being, not only mentally, but also physically, spiritually, and socially. Having healthy relationships takes self knowledge and work and it can be overwhelming when you have relationships in your life that are not working.  Relationship Coaching focuses on helping you understand more about what is really happening in your current relationships as well as developing tools you can use to create healthier connections in the future.  Coaching empowers you to create lasting change in your relationships by changing how you respond to your own thoughts and feelings as well as to your partner. By changing your responses you can shift the dynamic of the entire relationship to one that feels connecting and supportive. Schedule now for relationship coaching to change your life one connection at a time.

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Whole Fit coaching provides a comprehensive approach to wellness and incorporates emotional, physical, and spiritual well being.  The Whole Fit model defines wellness as "Health and wellness is defined as having peace and fulfillment in multiple areas of one’s life, including nutrition, fitness, health, personal motivation, relationships, spirituality, life balance, career, and hobbies and passions."  As a Whole Fit coach I will work with your team of medical professionals to achieve your personal goals.  To find out more visit the Whole Fit website at:

 http://www.wholefitwellness.com/  

“As a fellow therapist, I have had the privilege of witnessing the positive impact Terah has had on numerous clients’ lives. Her empathetic nature, coupled with her innovative techniques, consistently fosters personal growth, healing, and transformation in those she works with. I wholeheartedly recommend Terah as a highly professional and innovative therapist. Her unwavering commitment to personal and professional growth, coupled with her exceptional skills and compassionate approach, make her an invaluable asset to the field of therapy. Terah’s dedication to excellence is an inspiration to colleagues and clients alike.”
— Scott Smith, P.F. Dover Counseling, LLC
““The crazy thing is that life together with her has been so much more enriching since we began investing our time with Terah and the homework assignments she provided us. I guess wherever we humans commit time and effort, we stand a good chance of making it better. The even crazier thing is that I really don’t feel like I’ve done anything differently or behaved differently, but I perceive that she has been so much happier and content with me and our relationship. I seriously have no idea what has changed or if anything has changed, but I know she seems more at peace and more filled up by our relationship.”
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— AB
“ “My wife and I came to Terah after 6 really good years of marriage, but feeling like we could communicate a little better. Since I started seeing Terah for therapy I have grown as an individual but more as a husband. Her ability to put what my wife is saying and where she is coming from into words that I get as a man is priceless. Throughout our sessions she has been able to teach me to recognize what my wife is trying to say, as well as what she needs or wants in our relationship and it is something that I highly value. I still come to her during our individual sessions for advice on my relationship and will continue to do so until she retires. I 10 out of 10 recommend her to anyone wanting to build their relationship, no matter how good it already is.””
— JA
““After 30 years of marriage and raising two awesome young men, my wife and I came to understand that we just did not know how to communicate with each other and that we really needed help.

Terah acted as a decipher, which allowed each of us to understand what we were trying so desperately hard to explain to each other, all without feeling attacked or getting defensive.

No more than two years after our first session with Terah, I will say that her insights and her heartfelt willingness to help us has been invaluable to the continual growth of our relationship.”
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— CG
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“I found Terah at a low point personally and for my marriage. I knew I needed help but wasn’t at all sure that I would find it. Looking through counseling websites, I came across Terah’s bio and photo. It was just a gut feeling really, nothing more than that, but I felt like she could help me. She was a godsend. After three years of therapy, I can honestly say that Terah saved me and my marriage. Throughout my life, it was difficult to acknowledge that I had feelings at all much less express them to others, even my wife. Because I couldn’t deal with my own feelings, I struggled to deal with hers. By helping me to finally open up, Terah gave me the awareness and the tools to begin to empathize and validate my wife’s feelings and finally begin to acknowledge my own rather than simply stuffing them down the way I had for years. If you struggle to communicate as a couple and are looking for help, I cannot imagine a more gifted therapist than Terah.”
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— DB
““These are the things I learned from Terah about connecting with women. 1. Simply listening. Listening to a woman’s perspective and her experiences because in a lot of the time it will be different then what you think her perspective maybe 2. To ask questions to have complete understanding of her experience and feelings. 3. You don’t have to agree. Men and women are just different and will not agree on 100% of things and it is okay. You have to respect each other that you don’t agree and move on.”
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— GC
““Terah takes the complex and boils it down to simple, easy to understand concepts that challenge you to take a hard look at the life you’re building. The level of self-awareness I have gained from working with her has changed my life. Going back into the dating world has been a roller coaster and I’m so glad Terah has navigated my journey.””
— AN
““Terah Harrison is the most valuable resource to have in building understanding, awareness, an effective communication strategy and more meaningful relationships! She does a wonderful job in helping ensure both parties are heard and more importantly building a plan to communicate more effectively. Her insight is invaluable! She is so easy to work with and puts everyone at ease. I wish I would have met her a long time ago!””
— AE
““I have been working with Terah for over five years. She has been a very positive influence in my life and my loved ones. She has provided me with guidance in many aspects ranging from divorce, extended family, children, grieving and dating. I must say I have become a better man because of her. I value the relationship that we have built through out these years. She is respectful, kind and most importantly she provides a safe environment to be vulnerable and explore one’s emotions deeply. I will be her client for many years to come.””
— RO

You’ve come this far. It must be time for a change.

All you have to do is write, “Terah, we need to talk.” in the form and hit submit. I’ll understand and quickly get back with you.

Better Tomorrow starts today

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817-854-9898

terah@terahharrison.com

Grapevine Office:

1135 S. Main Street

Grapevine, TX 76051