I’m Dr. Tyra Thompson, a licensed (LCPC) therapist who specializes in helping couples heal, reconnect, and communicate in ways that feel safe and meaningful. Whether you’re rebuilding after betrayal, stuck in recurring arguments, or simply feeling distant from one another, I offer a supportive space to deepen understanding and strengthen your relationship. I also work with individuals facing anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. Using approaches like the Gottman Method, CBT, and EFT, my style is warm, down-to-earth, and focused on helping you grow with confidence and clarity. I also support individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, and relational stress. COUPLES THERAPY IS SELF PAY ONLY at $150 per session. When scheduling for couples sessions, please choose the “Cash/Out of Pocket” option.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session, I’ll start by asking some background questions to get a clear understanding of your history and experiences. Then, we’ll talk about what brings you to therapy and what you hope to achieve. Together, we’ll create clear goals and develop a plan tailored to your needs, so you know what to expect moving forward. This session is a safe space to share openly and start building a path toward the changes you want
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I’m known for being grounded and easy to talk to, which helps couples feel safe even during hard, emotionally charged conversations. Using approaches like EFT, the Gottman Method, and CBT, I help partners slow down, understand each other more deeply, and break destructive patterns. Couples value my blend of practical guidance and emotional insight, as it helps them navigate conflict, repair trust, and build a stronger, more connected relationship.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I’m the right fit for couples who love each other but can’t seem to stop hurting each other. Maybe you’re stuck in the same arguments, drifting apart emotionally, struggling after broken trust, or feeling overwhelmed by what your relationship has become. I help partners slow down, understand each other’s needs, and rebuild connection that feels safe and supportive again. If you’re trying to heal after betrayal, communicate without shutting down or blowing up, or simply find your way back to each other, I offer a space where both of you can feel heard, understood, and guided toward real change.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
I regularly incorporate Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) in my work, especially with clients seeking practical tools and short-term progress. I focus on identifying strengths, exploring exceptions to the problem, and helping clients envision their preferred future. SFBT allows me to guide clients toward realistic, goal-oriented steps by highlighting what’s already working and building on it.
Gottman method
I use the Gottman Method in my work with couples to strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and deepen emotional connection. I incorporate tools like the Sound Relationship House, conflict management strategies, and love map exercises to help partners understand each other better and break negative cycles. This structured, research-based approach supports lasting relationship repair and growth.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to support clients dealing with anxiety and depression by helping them recognize and reframe negative thought patterns. Through structured techniques, we work on building healthier coping strategies, reducing emotional distress, and increasing day-to-day functioning. CBT provides a practical, evidence-based approach that empowers clients to make lasting changes in how they think and feel.
Couples Counseling
In couples counseling, I specialize in helping partners navigate infidelity repair by rebuilding trust, addressing emotional wounds, and restoring connection. I use a combination of the Gottman Method and emotionally focused strategies to guide couples through open communication, accountability, and healing. My goal is to support both partners in understanding the impact of the betrayal while creating a path forward based on honesty, empathy, and renewed commitment.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
I use Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) in my work with couples to help them understand and change the emotional patterns that keep them stuck in conflict or disconnection. EFT focuses on identifying core emotions and attachment needs, allowing partners to move from blame and defensiveness to vulnerability and connection. This approach is especially powerful in infidelity repair, as it helps rebuild emotional safety and strengthen the bond between partners.