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Collaborative Couples Counseling
During
traditional counseling with only one psychotherapist, one participant might
think the counselor's view is gender-biased, or they might experience a "two against one" atmosphere. To help eliminate these
concerns, my colleague, George Pazdral, MD, JD, and I provide a highly
effective form of collaborative counseling for couples, married
partners and families.
Whether you feel you need "marriage
counseling," "premarital counseling," "couples counseling," "relationship therapy," or "marital
therapy," we work with all types of committed couples. During
collaborative therapy sessions, participants work together with both male and
female psychotherapists, enabling a powerful, effective and comfortable
format for discussing difficult and stressful conflicts that can be
part of all relationships.
Rekindle Affection and Trust
Throughout each session, our goal is to bring positive change. All aspects are open for discussion and focus on:
- Restoring Friendship, Respect, Civility and Mutuality, Trust and Loyalty
- Communication and Affection, Sexual issues, Finances, Children
- Emotional interactions, Extended family, Family conflict
Opening the Doors to Communication
Collaborative
couples counseling works best when there is an evolving level of trust
and wide-open communication, feedback and interaction. Efforts our
clients make to put insight into action also enable and improve success.
Collaborative
couples therapy succeeds for relationships that need only minimal improvement
and redirection, as well as relationships requiring rescue-level
intervention. Our relationship counseling / marriage coaching is highly individualized to the couple-clients. We follow no specific program or formula, but have -- as a result of our experience and training -- a rich selection of interventions to help couples evolve to a richer, more companionable relationship.
* We respect our patients' privacy. The photo above does not depict actual clients or a counseling session.
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Treatment Options
The first few sessions allow us to hear each of your stories and concerns, and understand what particular changes you desire. You are also evaluating us during this period, to determine if we can help you.
We usually advise clients to commit to three months of weekly treatment sessions or six months of twice-monthly counseling sessions. We are sensitive to the expense this entails in time and dollars. However, anything less does not offer realistic possibilities for permanent life changes. Our therapists have very interactive styles and vigorously attempt to move therapy treatment forward to achieve the changes you desire.
We offer weekly or twice-monthly (every two weeks) meetings. We provide MasterCard, Visa and Discover credit card services to enable clients to budget for their psychotherapy treatments. Please call to discuss your situation and learn how best to proceed.
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George Pazdral, MD, JD
George Pazdral, MD, JD, has practiced psychiatry in Austin since 1982. He is board certified in general adult psychiatry and forensic (legal) psychiatry. His received his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch in 1978, and has received specialty training at the New York Hospital - Cornell University Medical Center and the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio.
His office-based practice offers both psychiatric evaluation and treatment, including cognitive-behavioral therapy and in-depth psychotherapy and counseling for personal change. Many treatment efforts utilize combined psychotherapy and medication. Dr. Pazdral works with other mental health professionals as a consultant, as a supplemental therapist, or as a prescribing psychiatrist.
Dr. Pazdral is also a 1988 graduate of the University of Texas School of Law. His experience in forensic psychiatry includes matters involving child custody, litigation, competency evaluations and adult and juvenile justice. Dr. Pazdral's practice is exclusive to psychiatry. He does not practice law.
His other interests include spiritual and religious concerns as they affect mental health needs, risk management for physicians and for other mental health clinicians, and medical and mental health ethics consultations.
To reach Dr. George Pazdral's office about his individual fees or private practice, please call (512) 328-2488.
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Contact us for more information
Please note: This form is for new and prospective clients only. Existing clients or vendors: Please call (512) 306-9992 and leave a confidential voice mail. This form is not appropriate for cancellations, changes or solicitations. Thanks very much for your cooperation.
New or prospective clients: You may call (512) 306-9992, or send this quick form. Please be assured that all
information will be held in strictest confidence.
During a business week, we will contact you within 24 hours
after receiving your inquiry. We respond to weekend inquiries during
the following business week. Due to the nature of the Internet, we do not counsel clients by e-mail. Working with you in person is the best way to help you achieve your goals.
Space is somewhat limited on the form to the right. It's best to summarize, using brief sentences or phrases. We can communicate more fully when we return your inquiry by telephone.
Thank you for your interest in our services. We look forward to receiving your inquiry.
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