The Couple Zone

Dr. Merih Cengel is compassionate therapist who makes her clients feel heard. She is extremely knowledgeable and highly skilled in multifaceted areas. Dr. Cengel works with her clients to empower them towards their goals. I highly recommend Dr. Cengel if you are seeking growth.

Mr. Bradley did nothing but create tension and strife in our sessions and at home. It was apparent to me, that he doesn’t care about what problems you bring to him for help with, he wants to create others or convince you that your problems are not the important ones. Mr. Bradley states he is able to help Veteran couples.... if this is true, I didn’t see it as he became more of a trigger with his one sided and pointed opinions than the actual issues themselves. After 2 sessions with Mr. Bradley, I was hesitant to go to a 3rd and I should have gone with my instincts. It would have kept me from leaving the session in anger that HE caused. It was quite apparent he isn’t interested in getting to the root of your issues and will take sides. Buyer beware, he LOVES to push his “Dummies guide” book which is an automatic insult as I’m not a “dummy!”

Ramiro Castano, LMFT is without a doubt my go-to couples therapist referral. He is extremely knowledgeable in this specialty. As his colleague I am confident in referring clients to him and feel assured that they are in good care! Ramiro not only is knowledgeable, but there is a true passion behind his work.

Ramiro Castano, LMFT, is by far one of the best therapist I have met in my career as a clinician. I call him the "unicorn" in not only the way he conceptualizes cases but in the way he can both understand the emotional and the logical aspects of an issue, especially when one partner is more emotional and the other is more logical in reasoning. He is very empathic, non-judgmental, honest, goes at each person's pace. He sees each couple's sides and can explain concepts to each person in a way it makes sense to each individual. On top of his experience, his prior work with child trauma and its effects in adulthood also allows him to have an expertise than others don't have. I refer all of my clients to Ramiro, whether they are individuals, families or couples because I have a peace of mind that no matter what stage my clients are in their journey, he will gracefully help them heal. He is definitely up for the challenge.

Brittany Burch, LCSW is one of the most experienced, kind, compassionate and straight shooting therapists I’ve ever known. I am a fellow counselor who has known and worked with Brittany for many years and she is without a doubt at the top of my list of recommendations for my own friends and family members when they ask for help finding a counselor. She is skilled at both individual counseling, group and couples therapy and is just one of the best. I’ve heard mutual clients remark in the past, that they channel her feedback between sessions and even ask themselves “what would Brittany say right now?” to try to apply the things she’s helping them with in sessions. She can be blunt and directive when needed, and at the same time hold space for processing, grieving and growing. If it’s not clear already, I have the utmost respect for her and the work she does with her clients.

I’ve been a colleague of Brittany Burch’s for almost a decade. She is my go-to referral for couple’s work and I highly recommend her for anyone seeking this type of counseling!

Brent and his team are fantastic! This is seriously one of the best places in the country to go to if you're in need of coupes counseling. You won't find a place with better quality couples therapist in Houston than this place! Brent is widely recognized as a highly skilled trainer for therapists learning to work with couples.