FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
All you need to know before seeing Jonathan
Your Questions Answered
Thinking about counseling? These are the questions couples ask most. If you don't see yours here, reach out — I'm happy to talk.
Getting Started
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If you and your spouse keep having the same argument without resolution — or if you feel more like roommates than partners — that's often reason enough. You don't need to be in crisis. In fact, couples who come in earlier tend to make faster progress. The Cycle that's pulling you apart is visible and treatable. You just need the right tools to interrupt it.
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Fill out the contact form on this website and I'll get back to you personally — usually within one business day. We'll set up a free 30-minute consultation (by phone, video, or in person) so you can ask questions, get a feel for how I work, and decide together if it's a good fit. There's no pressure and no commitment required.
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Ideally, yes — couples therapy works best when both partners are willing to show up. That said, it's very common for one spouse to be more hesitant than the other. If that's your situation, reach out anyway. We can talk through how to approach the conversation, and many hesitant partners become open to it once they understand what counseling actually looks like.
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A lot of couples I work with have tried counseling before without lasting results. What I do is different. Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is one of the most research-validated approaches in existence — it gets underneath the arguments to address what's actually driving them: disconnection, fear, and unmet attachment needs. If previous counseling focused mainly on communication tips or conflict management, this will feel meaningfully different.
Sessions & My Approach
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Sessions are 50 minutes and focused on your relationship, not just the presenting issue. Rather than refereeing arguments or assigning homework, I help you and your spouse slow down, recognize the pattern pulling you apart — what I call The Cycle — and learn to respond to each other differently. Most couples leave feeling like they've actually been heard, sometimes for the first time in a long time.
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EFT is a structured, research-backed approach to couples therapy developed by Dr. Sue Johnson. It's built on attachment science — the understanding that humans are wired for emotional connection, and that most relationship conflict is really a protest against disconnection. Rather than teaching you to 'fight better,' EFT helps you understand what's happening underneath the fight, so you can reach for each other instead of defending against each other. It has one of the strongest outcome records of any couples therapy approach.
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It can, and for most of my clients it does. I'm an ordained minister with over 20 years of pastoral experience, and I see marriage as a sacred covenant — not just a partnership to optimize. I integrate a Christian worldview naturally into the work when it's meaningful to the couple. That said, I follow professional clinical ethics, and I never impose a spiritual framework on anyone. What I bring is clinical skill rooted in genuine faith — not a religious agenda.
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Every couple is different, and I'm careful not to make promises about timelines. That said, most couples I work with see meaningful progress within the first several sessions and continue for a number of months as we do deeper work. EFT research suggests that significant change typically occurs over a sustained course of sessions rather than a quick fix. We'll discuss what to expect after your first few appointments when I have a clearer picture of your situation.
Note: I don't believe in keeping couples in therapy longer than necessary. The goal is to give you what you need and send you home stronger.
Logistics
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I see clients at two locations in the DFW area: SoulCare Counseling in Colleyville and Enduring Hope Psychological Services in North Richland Hills. I also offer telehealth sessions for couples anywhere in Texas, which many clients find convenient for busy schedules.
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I offer daytime and some evening appointments on weekdays. If scheduling feels like a barrier, let's talk — I'd rather find a way to make it work than have you go without the help you need.
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Sessions are under $150. I work with cash-pay clients, and I accept HSA and FSA cards. Currently, I am able to accept some Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance plans as well as some United insurance plans at my North Richland Hills location. For many couples, the investment is modest compared to the cost of what happens if the marriage continues to erode.
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Yes. Before you commit to anything, I offer a free 30-minute consultation — by phone, video, or in person at one of my office locations. It's a chance to ask questions, tell me what's going on, and get a feel for whether we'd work well together. No pressure, no obligation.
About Jonathan
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I spent 21 years as a Lead Pastor, including a long tenure at CrossRoads Church, where I walked alongside hundreds of couples in their hardest moments. In 2024, I pursued specialized clinical training, completing a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University and training specifically in Emotionally Focused Therapy. Today I serve as Worship Pastor at North Pointe Baptist Church in Hurst while maintaining my counseling practice. I bring both the pastoral experience to understand your faith and the clinical training to address the relational patterns that prayer alone can't always fix.
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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate (LPC-A) in the state of Texas, practicing under the supervision of Bernis Riley, Psy.D., LPC-S. This is the standard licensure pathway in Texas, and supervision is a normal and required part of clinical practice at this stage. Full licensure is expected in 2027.
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Because I am one. I understand from the inside what it means to love your spouse deeply, be committed to your marriage as a covenant, and still feel hopelessly stuck. I also understand the unique weight that Christian couples carry — the pressure to appear fine, the reluctance to admit struggle, the fear that needing help means failing spiritually. My background lets me meet you exactly where you are, without judgment and without pretense.
Ready to take the next step?
You don't have to have it all figured out before you reach out. Fill out the contact form and I'll get back to you personally. A 30-minute conversation costs nothing — and it might change everything.