Family therapy services in 76528: Gatesville, TX. Relationship and couples counseling.

Family counseling in 76528: Gatesville, TX. Honest and effective help for couples, relationships and blended families in and around Gatesville, Texas.


Salley Schmid, MS, LMFT
Family Therapist

Salley Schmid, MS, LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

6501 Sanger Avenue, Suite 102, Waco, Texas 76710 | 254-235-3500

None of us grow up in a vacuum sealed container free of the influences of others. The most powerful influences are our family, both past and present. AND rarely is the distress leading a person to seek counseling in isolation from family. Typically the distress in drenched in relational dynamics. The most powerful and enduring change takes place in the context of relationships. Even if the family is not present for all counseling, the family perspective is critical to take into account. When family members can be present, counseling can often be the most productive. Larger families may require longer than typical sessions.

David Fitzpatrick, LCSW
Family Therapist

David Fitzpatrick, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

6600 Sanger Ave., Suite 30, Waco, Texas 76710 | 254-722-6247

In counseling with families, I use the approach known as "Family Systems" theory. Basically, Family Systems theory views the family an an integrated whole, rather than simply separate individuals who live together. So, presenting problems in family therapy are treated with various family dynamics in mind. Family members are helped to gain insight into possible ways each individual may be contributing to conflict and inadequate relationships within the family unit. In family therapy sessions, family members are encouraged to address issues with each other in a safe setting of the counseling office. Communication skills, including appropriate assertiveness, are given strong focus.


76528 is a zip code located in Coryell County and part of Gatesville, Texas. It has a land area of 504.291 square miles.  The population of 76528 is 16,974 people.