Couples Therapy
Attachment-Based Relational Therapy
Couples Therapy
Attachment-Based Relational Therapy
Kassandra Petr, LMFT-Associate
Kassandra Petr, LMFT-Associate
You long for deeper connection and intimacy, yet find yourself caught in the same familiar patterns?
You long for deeper connection and intimacy, yet find yourself caught in the same familiar patterns?
KASSANDRA PETR, LMFT-Associate
Attachment-Based Relational Therapist
My work has always centered around relationships.
I’m trained in couples and family systems, so I don’t just focus on the surface conflict, I help everyone understand the deep emotional patterns driving them.
- Have you talked it out and read the books, but nothing seems to stick?
- Are you having the same fights on loop?
- Does it feel like you’re living as roommates instead of partners?
I help couples who feel stuck, distant, or overwhelmed by conflict find a way back to each other.
Couples Come To Me When They:
- Can’t communicate
- Fight about fighting
- Lack intimacy
- Avoid Physical Connection
- Walk on eggshells
- Feel like roommates, not partners
- Are struggling to rebuild trust after infidelity or betrayal
- Have tried everything
- Miss feeling like a team
When love starts to feel heavy, couples reach out searching for a way back to each other. It’s not that the care is gone, it’s just buried under years of hurt, silence, or misunderstanding.
When you’re tired of feeling stuck I can help.
It’s time to create the relationship you deserveHow I Approach Couples Therapy
We start by identifying the recurring patterns that keep you stuck. Together, we’ll slow things down to understand what’s happening beneath the arguments: the fear, longing, or hurt that drives reactivity.
Therapy with me is experiential. We don’t just talk about change. We practice it in session so your body and nervous system remember what it feels like to be safe and connected again.
It’s possible to rebuild closeness, even if it’s been a long time.
Stay connected during conflict
Share feelings openly
Rebuild connection and intimacy
Heal from betrayal
Modalities We’ll Use in Couples Therapy:
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Helps you see and shift your negative interaction cycles, while building emotional safety and closeness.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Helps each partner understand and care for their own inner reactions, reduce blame, and promote empathy.
Systems Based
Views the relationship as an interconnected system where even small shifts between partners can create lasting balance.
Reconnect and remember what true partnership feels like.
To be human is to need others, and this is no flaw or weakness
Sue Johnson
AFTER THERAPY WITH ME, COUPLES REPORT
Faster de-escalation of arguments
Intimacy returns
Understanding how to stop cycles
Shared laughter
Reaching for each other instead of pulling away
Feeling like a team again
Kassandra Petr, LMFT-Associate
Hi, I'm Kassandra!
I am passionate about healthy relationships.
Relationships are at the heart of everything I do. My foundational training was in couples and family therapy at UT Southwestern in Dallas, where I learned how powerful relational change can be.
My style is calm but direct. I’ll step in when needed, help you notice the moments you miss each other, and guide you toward new ways of connecting.
Outside of therapy, I love spending time outdoors, woodworking, reading, and spending time with my family. If you’re ready to stop feeling stuck and start feeling close again, I’d be honored to work with you.
Education, Credentials, & Training:
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (LMFT-A), Texas
- Family Therapy Training, UT Southwestern, Dallas
- Advanced Trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
My availability: In-person therapy in Austin and online for Texas residents.
I work with all kinds of relationships, including married, unmarried, living together or apart, pre-marital, divorced, traditional, and non-traditional. Relationships are as complex as the people in them, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach.
I proudly welcome and affirm LGBTQIA+ clients
Getting Started with Couples Therapy
Beginning therapy can feel like a big step, so I’ve made the process simple and straightforward:
1. Contact Me. Fill out the contact form. If I’m not the right fit, I’ll connect you with someone who might be.
2. Brief Consultation. We’ll talk about what’s been hard and what you hope for in your relationship.
3. First Session. Together, we’ll identify the patterns that keep you apart and begin practicing new ways to connect.
Ready To Feel Like A Team Again?
Reach out to see if couples therapy is the right fit for you!
SERVICES
INFO
LOCATION
2499 S Capital Of Texas Hwy
Ste A-203
Austin, TX 78746
CONTACT
(512) 710-5205
info@kassandrapetrtherapy.com
Kassandra Petr Therapy, PLLC
All rights reserved
Kassandra Petr Therapy
Attachment-Based Relational Therapy
for couples, families, and individuals in Austin, TX
SERVICES
INFO
LOCATION
2499 S Capital Of Texas Hwy
Ste A-203
Austin, TX 78746
CONTACT
(512) 710-5205
info@kassandrapetrtherapy.com
Kassandra Petr Therapy, PLLC
All rights reserved