Are you looking for Affordable Couples Counseling Near You?

Every couple faces challenges. You may struggle with communication, trust, infidelity, intimacy, attachment issues as a couple, or sex issues or feel disconnected like you’re roommates and not sexy best friends. Couples therapy could help, but when you start searching, the price tags feel overwhelming as couples counseling is often weekly or bi-weekly, and if you’re on a budget, paying hundreds for a session could be a lot in your current financial situation. Many low-cost or affordable counseling options exist, depending on what you need and seek.

If you’re looking for affordable couples therapy in Texas, you’re not alone. Many couples avoid seeking support because they assume it’s too expensive. Still, the truth is that quality couples counseling doesn’t have to cost a fortune, and many therapists offer this option. We keep a few monthly spots at Sagebrush Counseling for couples seeking affordable therapy. We do have specializations in infidelity, intimacy issues, premarital, and couples wanting to get that spark back.

We believe that every couple deserves access to professional support regardless of their budget.

Here’s how we make therapy accessible at Sagebrush Counseling in Texas:
✔ Sliding scale couples counseling at $75-$100 per session for those who qualify.
✔ Referrals to low-cost and free relationship counseling services across Texas.
✔ Practical advice on how to find budget-friendly couples therapy near you.

Let’s talk about how to get the support you need to get quality and expert counseling services when you’re on a budget.

Low-Cost Couples Counseling in Texas: How We Keep Therapy Affordable

We understand that therapy can feel like a luxury, especially when finances are tight. That’s why we reserve a limited number of monthly sliding scale spots for couples who need financial assistance.

Sliding Scale Rates: $75-$100 per session (limited availability).
Therapy Format: Online couples therapy for Texas residents makes couples counseling accessible for you and your partner.
Availability: First come, first served—contact us to check openings.

If cost has been the most significant barrier to getting help, this is your opportunity to invest in your relationship at a more manageable price. Are you curious about how online therapy works? Reach out today.

Other Low-Cost & Free Couples Counseling Options in Texas

If our sliding scale spots are full or you’re looking for additional options, here are some low-cost and free couples counseling resources in major Texas cities.

Austin Low-Cost Couples Counseling

• Capital Area Counseling – Offers affordable sliding scale therapy, including couples counseling.

• Austin Family Institute – Provides relationship counseling at reduced rates with graduate-level therapists.

• University of Texas Counseling and Mental Health Center – Free or low-cost therapy for UT students and their partners.

Dallas Low-Cost Couples Counseling

• SMU Center for Family Counseling – Provides affordable therapy sessions led by supervised graduate students.

• The Momentous Institute specializes in family and couples therapy and has an income-based fee system.

• Jewish Family Service of Greater Dallas – Offers sliding scale therapy, including couples counseling, to the broader community.

Houston Low-Cost Couples Counseling

• The Montrose Center – Provides LGBTQ+ affirming couples therapy at sliding scale rates.

• University of Houston – Psychological Research and Services Center – Offers low-cost therapy for couples and families. Visit Website

• Nick Finnegan Counseling Center – Sliding scale fees based on income for couples therapy.

San Antonio Low-Cost Couples Counseling

• Family Life Center at St. Mary’s University – Provides affordable therapy services, including couples counseling. Visit Website

• The Ecumenical Center – Offers counseling on a sliding scale for couples facing relationship challenges.

• UT Health San Antonio Counseling Services offers reduced-cost therapy through its psychology and counseling programs.

El Paso Low-Cost Couples Counseling

• Family Service of El Paso – Provides affordable mental health services, including marriage and couples counseling.

• University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) Counseling & Psychological Services – Low-cost counseling available for students and community members. Visit Website

• Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Behavioral Health Services – Provides therapy for couples in need, especially for Indigenous community members.

Fort Worth Low-Cost Couples Counseling

• The Women's Center of Tarrant County – Offers sliding-scale therapy, including relationship and marriage counseling.

• Texas Wesleyan University Community Counseling Center – Provides therapy at reduced rates with graduate student therapists.

• Lena Pope Counseling Services – Sliding scale fees for couples needing support with relationship issues.

Corpus Christi Low-Cost Couples Counseling

• Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation – Offers LGBTQ+ affirming couples counseling at a low cost.

• Del Mar College Student Counseling Center – Free or low-cost therapy for students and their partners.

• Family Counseling Service of Corpus Christi – Provides affordable couples therapy with licensed counselors.

Lubbock Low-Cost Couples Counseling

• Texas Tech University Family Therapy Clinic – Offers low-cost therapy for couples and families through their graduate program. Visit Website

• Lubbock Family Counseling Services – Sliding scale fees are available for couples needing relationship support.

• Catholic Charities of Lubbock – Provides affordable relationship counseling regardless of religious affiliation.

Amarillo Low-Cost Couples Counseling

• Family Support Services of Amarillo – Offers sliding scale marriage and relationship counseling.

• Texas Panhandle Centers – Low-cost mental health services, including couples therapy.

• West Texas A&M University Counseling Services – Provides affordable therapy options for couples.

McAllen & Rio Grande Valley Low-Cost Couples Counseling

• Tropical Texas Behavioral Health – Offers affordable therapy, including couples counseling, based on income.

• South Texas College Counseling Center – Free or low-cost therapy for students and their partners.

• The Family Counseling Center of McAllen – Provides therapy on a sliding scale.

How to Find Affordable Couples Therapy on a Budget

If you’re searching for low-cost couples counseling but don’t know where to start, try these strategies:

1. Look for Therapists Offering Sliding Scale Fees

Many private therapists offer reduced rates based on income. If their standard fee is too high, ask:

“Do you offer a sliding scale for couples counseling?”
”Do you have lower-cost options for couples on a budget?”

You might be surprised by how many therapists are willing to work with your financial situation.

2. Consider Online Therapy (Often More Affordable)

Online couples therapy is often cheaper than in-person sessions because therapists have lower overhead costs.

Some budget-friendly online therapy platforms include:
Open Path Collective – Offers therapy for $30-$60 per session.

3. Find Graduate Counseling Programs

Many universities have counseling centers where graduate students (under supervision) offer therapy at reduced rates. These sessions can be as practical as those with fully licensed therapists—at a fraction of the cost.

4. Check Nonprofits & Religious Organizations

Faith-based counseling centers, nonprofits, and community organizations often offer free or donation-based couples therapy. If cost is a significant barrier, these services can provide valuable support.

Relationships Take Work—But Therapy Should Be Accessible

You don’t have to struggle alone because therapy feels out of reach. Whether you choose:
• Our sliding scale couples therapy ($75-$100 per session, limited spots)
• A nonprofit or university-based counseling center
• Online therapy at a lower cost

There are affordable options for couples who want to heal, reconnect, and strengthen their relationship.

If you’re in Texas and need affordable couples counseling, we’re here to help.

Contact us today to check availability for our sliding scale therapy spots.

Because every couple deserves a chance to work through challenges—without financial stress standing in the way.