Last updated: August 2026. Written by Jonathan Olvera, MA, LPC.
When faith is central to who you are, therapy has to hold that. This guide compares the most established faith-based Christian counseling options in Dallas, Texas so that you can choose based on modality, cost, and level of scriptural integration.
What to look for in a faith-based Dallas counselor
- Licensed clinical credential (LPC, LMFT, LCSW, PhD, PsyD). “Biblical counseling” without a Texas clinical license is a category, not a substitute.
- Explicit faith framework. Some counselors integrate scripture at your request; others build every session around biblical formation. Both are valid, but they are different products.
- Evidence-based clinical training. EFT, EMDR, IFS, CBT, AEDP, or DBT alongside the faith work.
- Comfort with church hurt. A large percentage of Dallas clients seeking Christian counseling are working through wounds from the church, not only from the world.
Top Faith-Based Christian Counselors in Dallas, TX
1. Jonathan Olvera Counseling
- Approach: Faith-integrated clinical therapy. Christian faith is held as a resource when the client wants it; not required.
- Modalities: Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), AEDP, IFS
- Specialties: Christian couples, trauma survivors, ministry leaders, bilingual Spanish faith work
- Fee: $150-250 per session, private pay
- Format: In-person Dallas + online statewide
- Website: jonathanolveracounseling.com/faith-based-counseling
2. ChristianWorks (CounselingWorks)
- Approach: Christian counseling center with sliding-scale fees
- Modalities: Individual, couples, family, play therapy
- Specialties: Broad general counseling with Christian framework
- Fee: Sliding scale based on household income
- Format: In-person Dallas + Fort Worth
- Website: christian-works.org
3. Winston Counseling
- Approach: Christian counseling for individuals and couples
- Specialties: Trauma, anxiety, marriage
- Fee: Private pay
- Format: In-person Dallas
4. Restored Hope Counseling Ministries
- Approach: Biblical counseling for sexual integrity issues
- Specialties: Betrayal trauma, sexual addiction recovery, Christian couples
- Fee: Private pay
- Format: In-person + online
5. Watermark Counseling (Watermark Community Church)
- Approach: Lay biblical counseling ministry (not licensed clinical therapy)
- Fee: Donation-based
- Format: In-person Dallas
- Best for: Church members wanting spiritual-formation-focused work; not a substitute for licensed therapy for trauma or serious mental health concerns.
How to choose
- If you want licensed clinical therapy that integrates faith, Jonathan Olvera Counseling and Winston Counseling are the closest fit.
- If you want sliding-scale Christian counseling, ChristianWorks is the strongest option.
- If you want specialty work on sexual integrity and betrayal trauma, Restored Hope.
- If you want lay biblical support inside a church community, Watermark.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to be a Christian to see a faith-based counselor in Dallas?
No. Most faith-based counselors, including Jonathan Olvera, will hold your worldview with respect and integrate faith only when you want it.
What is the difference between Christian counseling and biblical counseling?
Christian counseling typically means a licensed clinical therapist who integrates faith. Biblical counseling typically means a lay counselor (often unlicensed) who uses scripture as the primary framework. Both exist in Dallas. Choose based on whether you need clinical treatment for diagnosable issues.
Does insurance cover faith-based counseling in Dallas?
When the provider is a licensed clinician (LPC, LMFT, LCSW), insurance may reimburse out-of-network with a superbill. Lay biblical counseling is not covered by insurance.
How much does Christian counseling cost in Dallas?
Licensed faith-based clinicians typically charge $120-250 per session in Dallas. Sliding-scale programs like ChristianWorks are lower. Lay counseling ministries like Watermark are donation-based.
Written by Jonathan Olvera, MA, LPC, a bilingual, faith-integrating Licensed Professional Counselor in Dallas, TX.
