Marriage Counseling in Dallas, TX.
Marriage counseling at Dallas Therapy Associates is a structured space for partners to slow down, hear each other clearly, and work through the patterns that keep getting in the way. Our couples therapists are trained in evidence-based approaches and meet you wherever your relationship is — newly engaged, ten years in, or considering whether to stay together.
Most couples begin with a joint intake session, followed by one individual session with each partner, then weekly or biweekly joint sessions. Your therapist helps you name what's actually happening underneath the surface arguments — and gives you concrete tools to communicate, repair, and reconnect between sessions.
Who marriage counseling helps
- communication that keeps breaking down or escalates into the same argument
- rebuilding trust after an affair, financial betrayal, or major rupture
- navigating a major life transition together — new baby, blended family, relocation, career change
- feeling more like roommates than partners
- premarital counseling for couples who want to start strong
- deciding whether to stay together (discernment counseling)
Approaches our clinicians use
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- The Gottman Method
- Discernment Counseling
- Attachment-based couples work
Explore marriage counseling clinicians in Dallas.
Review each clinician's background and confirm specialty fit, training, and current availability with intake.

Dr. Myrna Olaya, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor

Dr. Wendy Bates
Practice Owner · Licensed Psychologist

Dr. Karla Gomez-Estrada
Licensed Psychologist

Mary Kate Notter, LMFT-Associate & LPC-Associate
Supervised by Dr. Wendy Bates

Taylor Reynolds, LPC-Associate
Supervised by Dr. Wendy Bates

Christina Morris, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Common questions.
- Do you offer marriage counseling in Dallas?
- Yes. Marriage Counseling is available in person at our Dallas office (8828 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 75243) and via telehealth for clients anywhere in Texas. Use our Find Your Therapist tool to filter by location and specialty.
- How much does marriage counseling cost in Dallas?
- Fees vary by clinician and service. Insurance participation does not guarantee coverage for a particular service; confirm your plan's benefits and authorization requirements. See our Fees & Insurance page and ask intake for a provider-specific quote.
- How quickly can I start marriage counseling in Dallas?
- Our intake team responds in 1–2 business days. Appointment availability varies by clinician, service, and preferred schedule; intake can discuss current options for Dallas.
- Can marriage counseling be done by telehealth instead of in the Dallas office?
- For most clients, yes. Marriage Counseling works well over secure video for most clients. Your therapist can help you decide what's the right fit.