Ann Schroeder

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. I believe every person carries an inner strength and sense of purpose, but sometimes life’s losses, transitions, or hurts can make us forget it’s there. I work with individuals and couples facing a wide range of challenges…relationship struggles, anxiety, depression, trauma, career changes, caregiver burnout, and the unique issues that come with aging. No matter what you’re carrying, I want you to know you don’t have to carry it alone.

My couple’s therapy is rooted in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and I have completed advanced training through the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT), founded by Dr. Sue Johnson. This approach allows me to help couples understand and transform the negative interaction patterns that keep them stuck.

I am also trained in the Gottman Method (Level 2) and have completed additional training through the Gottman Institute in betrayal and affair recovery, offering couples a structured, research‑based path for repairing trust and strengthening communication.

In addition to my couples‑specific training, I am an IFS Level 2 trained therapist, bringing a deep understanding of Internal Family Systems to both individual and relational work. My couples work is further informed by IFIO (Intimacy From the Inside Out), an IFS‑informed model that helps partners understand the protective parts of themselves that show up in conflict and soften into more authentic connection.

For couples who are uncertain about the future of their relationship, I offer Discernment Counseling, trained through the Doherty Relationship Institute, to help partners gain clarity and confidence about their next step—whether that means taking a structured pause from crisis mode to explore the possibility of repairing the relationship, separating thoughtfully, or continuing to reflect before making a long‑term decision.