Couples Counseling in Dallas, TX
Jonathan Olvera Counseling offers couples counseling in Dallas, TX for partners navigating communication breakdown, emotional distance, betrayal, and recurring conflict. Jonathan Olvera, MA, LPC uses Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) — a research-backed approach with a documented 70-75% recovery rate — to help couples identify the patterns beneath their conflict and build lasting emotional connection. Sessions are available in-person in North Dallas and online throughout Texas.
Schedule a Free Consultation
What Brings Couples to Therapy?
Most couples don’t arrive in crisis. They arrive exhausted — tired of the same fight repeating, tired of feeling like roommates, tired of not knowing how to talk about what actually matters.
Common reasons couples seek counseling in Dallas, TX include:
- Communication breakdown — conversations that escalate quickly or shut down entirely
- Emotional disconnection — partners feeling like strangers despite years together
- Betrayal and infidelity — rebuilding trust after an affair or breach of intimacy
- Conflict that never resolves — the same argument on loop with no real repair
- Sexual intimacy concerns — low desire, mismatched expectations, or avoidance
- Major life transitions — parenting stress, career changes, relocation, grief
- Premarital preparation — building a strong foundation before marriage
- Faith and values tension — navigating differences in spiritual practice or beliefs
You don’t need to be at a breaking point to benefit from couples therapy. Many couples find that working with a therapist before small disconnections become large ones is the most effective use of the process.
What to Expect in Couples Sessions
Session format:
- Couples sessions are 80 minutes
- Available in-person at 15443 Knoll Trail Drive, Suite 210, Dallas, TX 75248
- Available via secure telehealth throughout Texas
- Weekday and evening appointments available
Starting the process: Every new client begins with a free 20-minute consultation by phone. This is a chance to share what’s bringing you in, ask questions, and assess fit before committing to a first session.
How long does couples counseling take? Most couples see meaningful change within 12-20 sessions when attending consistently. The goal is to give you the tools to maintain connection independently — not to create dependency on therapy.
Fees:
- Couples sessions (80 min): $225
- Jonathan is a private pay, out-of-network provider
- A Good Faith Estimate is provided before any services begin
Take the first step and contact me for couples counseling today.
About Your Couples Therapist in Dallas
Jonathan Olvera, MA, LPC Texas LPC License #87542 | 6 Years in Practice
Jonathan earned his MA in Biblical Counseling from Dallas Theological Seminary (2021) and holds a BA in Intercultural Studies from Prairie College. His training in EFT, AEDP, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) allows him to work with the full complexity of relational distress — not just surface-level communication patterns, but the deeper attachment wounds that shape how people show up in their closest relationships.
For clients who want it, Jonathan integrates Christian faith into the counseling process. His graduate training in biblical counseling, combined with his clinical licensure, means faith doesn’t have to be left at the door.
Jonathan also works with bilingual Spanish-speaking couples. Sessions are available in English and Spanish.
Frequently Asked Questions About Couples Counseling in Dallas
What is couples counseling and how does it work?
Couples counseling is a form of psychotherapy in which a licensed therapist works with two partners to address relationship distress. In EFT-based couples counseling, the therapist helps identify negative interaction cycles, uncover the emotional needs driving those cycles, and create new patterns of connection and responsiveness.
How do I know if my relationship needs couples therapy?
If you and your partner are experiencing recurring conflict you can’t resolve on your own, emotional distance, communication breakdown, or a breach of trust, couples therapy is appropriate. You don’t need to be at the point of separation — earlier intervention typically produces faster and more durable results.
What is Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)?
EFT is a structured, research-supported approach to couples therapy developed by Dr. Sue Johnson. Studies show that 70-75% of couples treated with EFT move from distress to recovery, and 90% show significant improvement. EFT is recognized by the American Psychological Association as an empirically supported treatment.
Does my partner have to come to every session?
In EFT-based couples work, both partners attend together. There may be occasions when individual sessions are recommended alongside couples work — Jonathan will discuss this if it applies to your situation.
Do you offer premarital counseling in Dallas?
Yes. Premarital counseling is available for engaged couples who want to build a strong foundation before marriage. Sessions cover communication styles, conflict patterns, values alignment, intimacy expectations, and family-of-origin influences.
Can we do couples counseling online?
Yes. In-person sessions are preferred, but virtual sessions are available to couples throughout Texas via a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform. Online couples therapy follows the same structure and approach as in-person sessions.
Do you offer faith-based couples counseling?
Yes. For couples who want to integrate their Christian faith into the counseling process, Jonathan’s graduate training in biblical counseling at Dallas Theological Seminary provides a uniquely grounded foundation. Faith integration is client-led — it’s available when you want it, not imposed.
What are the fees for couples counseling at Jonathan Olvera Counseling?
Couples sessions (80 minutes) are $225. Jonathan is out-of-network with insurance and operates as a private pay practice. A Good Faith Estimate is provided before services begin. A free 20-minute consultation is offered before the first session.
Book a Couples Counseling Session in Dallas
In-person in North Dallas or online throughout Texas. Weekday and evening appointments available.
Complimentary 20-minute consultation — call or schedule online.
Phone: 469-454-8632 Address: 15443 Knoll Trail Drive, Suite 210, Dallas, TX 75248