Relationship issues · Austin, Texas and online
Relationships are at the heart of what tends to give us a sense of meaning, purpose, and fulfillment.
Whether your goal is to improve the quality of your relationship with a romantic partner, a family member, friend, or co-worker, you're in the right place.
Michael Strand, PsyD
Licensed Psychologist · Austin, Texas
Fully trained in EFT and Gottman · PSYPACT
Why relationships matter
As human beings, we are social creatures at our core.
If you ask most people to consider what matters most to them in their life, the vast majority will start naming their relationships, with their kids, their family, their partner, their friends.
The science of relationships backs this up: the quality of our social relationships predicts our happiness and well-being, all sorts of medical health outcomes, and even how long we will live!
And yet
We rarely invest that sort of attention in our relationships.
And yet, we often don't put time and energy into working on our relationships to the same degree we work on other areas of life. We can spend years working hard to advance our careers, exercise routinely to work on our physical fitness, maybe even spend hours and hours pursuing hobbies and passion projects... but we rarely invest that sort of attention to intentionally building strong relationships.
In fact, many couples spend years in an unhappy relationship before seeking help with couples therapy.
How we start
Just schedule a free 15-minute consultation.
At Connected Counseling & Wellness, I am here to help you build the relationships you want through cutting edge, evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
A free 15-minute call.
A short phone call at a time that suits you, before you book anything.
Your relationship goals.
We'll discuss your relationship goals, whether they involve a romantic partner, a family member, a friend, or a co-worker.
A solid plan.
Together, we'll come up with a solid plan to help you reach them.
Two ways in
Looking for more information about couples therapy or one-on-one therapy before you schedule?
Couples therapy
For couples who are struggling but want to make it work.
One-on-one therapy
An empowering, personalized approach, grounded in psychological science.
Why work with me?
4.9 average from 15 reviews on Google. Read them
Doctorate in psychology (PsyD). Licensed in Texas since 2017.
You work with me, from the free call through every session.
Fully trained in the Gottman Method and EFT. Advanced training in IFS for couples.
Out-of-network benefits? I can give you a superbill to submit.
Sessions in the office in Austin, or online across Texas and most U.S. states.
An LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC affirming practice, where all are welcome.
Start with a call.
Fifteen minutes, free. Tell me about the relationship you want to work on, and we work out together whether this is the right fit.