High Conflict Couples Therapy

What makes a relationship high conflict—and when is it time to seek specialized couples therapy? In this article, Sileta Bell explores how normal conflict differs from high-conflict dynamics, the signs that conflict has overtaken a relationship, and why de-escalation-focused therapy matters.

When divorce feels like the only option left, high-conflict couples therapist and interpersonal conflict researcher Sileta Bell discusses how specialized couples therapy can interrupt painful cycles, rebuild emotional safety, and create real change for couples who still love each other and want their relationship to work.

Divorce can feel like a deep loss, bringing grief, anger, and confusion. Healing in community can make the journey easier. At Bell Family Therapy, we offer virtual divorce support groups and individual therapy across Dallas–Fort Worth and all of Texas to help you manage anxiety, depression, guilt, and rebuild hope after separation or breakup. Join our upcoming women’s divorce support group and begin your healing journey today.

Looking for a couples therapist in Dallas, Texas who specializes in high-conflict relationships? Maybe you’ve reached a point where...