The Love Seat Counseling and Life Coaching

Individual & Couples Counseling and Life
Coaching Services in Fort Worth, Texas.

Creating a space where you can breakthrough and overcome personal and relationship challenges

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Hi, I’m Risper Wangari.

Licensed Counselor and Life Coach

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Marriage & Family Therapist (MFT), and the founder of The Love Seat Counseling & Life Coaching. I have a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy along with advanced Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Gottman Method training. I have a passion for helping individuals heal from complex trauma and distressed relationships. I was drawn to these specific specialties because they touch me personally and are so prevalent in today’s society.

I get you

You are struggling with conflict, distress, and poor communication. Your relationship with your partner or your family is suffering and you don’t know how to improve it. You’re struggling to overcome difficulties of your past, gain a sense of self-worth, develop new relationship patterns, and become your best self. You are overwhelmed with complex trauma or co-dependency or depression or anxiety. If you are Black, Latinx, or other minority people group, you are looking for a counselor who can relate and empathize with your unique challenges.

I get you.

You are struggling with conflict, distress, and poor communication. Your relationship with your partner or your family is suffering and you don’t know how to improve it. You’re struggling to overcome difficulties of your past, gain a sense of self-worth, develop new relationship patterns, and become your best self. You are overwhelmed with complex trauma or co-dependency or depression or anxiety. If you are Black, Latinx, or other minority people group, you are looking for a counselor who can relate and empathize with your unique challenges.

I see individuals, couples, and families in weekly sessions as well as 2-3 day couples intensive counseling. I look forward to working with you!

We are so glad you are here! We can help!

We offer in-person and telehealth video sessions for:

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individuals

Need help overcoming adult or childhood trauma? Dealing with anxiety or depression? Want to have better relationships but don’t know how? Individual counseling can help you navigate life’s challenges including trauma, depression and anxiety.

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couples

Constantly fighting with your partner? Do you feel stuck in a constant cycle of conflict and negativity? Recovering from infidelity? Want to be more intimate in bed? Couples counseling can help heal and strengthen your connection with the person you care about most.

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families

Family therapy provides space for each family member to explore the difficult interactional patterns that prevent the family from thriving.  Family counseling can help you change those patterns and build stronger bonds within your family.

What People Say about us

Risper is a trusted colleague and a highly empathetic and caring counselor. She is competent in her therapy practices for couples and individuals of all ages. Her smile and warm nature will make you feel instantly at ease as your work together to accomplish your counseling goals
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Amber Bezney
LPC, Acacia Counseling
Joy flows freely from Risper! I’ve had the pleasure of knowing her during her Masters program, as well as in her professional career. Risper exudes love and professional care you want from a counselor. I highly recommend Risper to you!
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Mark Connell
Former Pastor, Gateway Church
Courtney Holbrook
Courtney Holbrook
2023-04-02
“I have known Risper for many years now and she is one of the most kindest, compassionate counselors I know. In addition, to her skill and expertise, her presence and care for people is superior. She is an excellent fit for couples and individuals seeking refuge and recovery from their distress.”
Caroline N.
Caroline N.
2023-03-14
I highly recommend Risper. She is professional, kind and a great listener.
Beverly Namulundu
Beverly Namulundu
2023-03-14
Risper is a genuine , caring and empathetic counselor who is also patient and possess great communication and listening skills.She has a genuine interest for others and is highly recommended.
Rachie M
Rachie M
2023-03-14
Risper is a warm, compassionate, and knowledgeable professional. She has a great combination of empathy and intuitive practicality that gently untangles the weeds. She provides invaluable support and tools that provide a confident framework of clarity and hope. I highly recommend her!
Sophia Muma
Sophia Muma
2023-03-14
Risper is such an energetic, positive and focused professional. The time we spend together is meaningful, productive and life changing. If you're researching life coaches, you will be in good hands.
S Thomas
S Thomas
2023-03-13
Risper is amazing at her profession and has the best listening skills!
Diana Muhoro
Diana Muhoro
2023-02-25
Risper is such a wonderful warm person who is so kind and well rounded. So thankful how I feel at home and safe when I’m around her. She is a great listener and gives me space to process. She is a professional who really enjoys what she does and you can tell by how she talks to you and makes room for you. Thank you so much Risper for being such a beautiful gift in my life. 🌻
Nelly Ngumba
Nelly Ngumba
2023-02-05
Risper is professional, kind, compassionate with a warm heart and smile exactly what one needs in a counselor. Highly recommended.
Amber Bezney
Amber Bezney
2023-01-30
Risper is a trusted colleague and a highly empathetic and caring counselor. She is competent in her therapy practices for couples and individuals. Her smile and warm nature will make you feel instantly at ease as your work together to accomplish your counseling goals. Her passion and work with couples in marriage intensives is much needed. I often refer clients to her knowing they will be in good hands. I highly recommend her!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Counseling for Me?

Making the decision to see a counselor can be a difficult decision to make, especially if you have never seen a counselor before and aren’t sure what to expect. Counselors are able to help with a variety of problems ranging from a difficulty adjusting or coping with a new life change to depression. Here are some reasons why you may need counseling:

 

• You are having emotions or thoughts that are not normal for you or that are hard to control.

• You feel stuck in your life and want to make some changes but can’t do it on your own.

• There is an important relationship in your life that has just ended or begun and you need help navigating the loss or addition.

• You are having difficulty in a very important relationship in your life.

• You are participating in activities (i.e. pornography, extramarital affairs) that are hurting you or an important relationship and need help to stop.

• Your family has grown (through birth, adoption, or beginning to care for an elderly parent for example) and you and your family need help with the change.

• The sexual intimacy between you and your spouse has changed and you are concerned about the change.

 

By no means does this short list name all of the reasons you may want to seek counseling, but these are some common feelings that cause someone to begin thinking about seeing a counselor. In the end, you may simply want to see a counselor because you are feeling a little ‘off’ or need to talk to someone about how you are feeling. So, the most important reason to seek a counselor is because you determine that you need help.

How long is Counseling?

Typical weekly sessions are 50 minutes with extended sessions available upon request. The healing journey is unique for everyone, some clients need 8-10 sessions and others more or less. Everyone’s circumstances are unique to them and the length of time therapy can take to allow you to accomplish your goals depends on your desire for personal development, your commitment, and the factors that are driving you to seek therapy in the first place.