Adult & Relationship Therapy in Dallas
Chances are you’ve landed here because you’ve hit a fork in the road. Maybe your marriage is getting off track because of things left unsaid or after trust has been broken. Maybe you’re navigating life on your own and you feel isolated or disconnected. For many people who move to DFW from out of state, finding genuine connection, community, and support can take time. Or maybe your family is adjusting to a new dynamic, welcoming a new family member, or navigating a divorce. Whatever you’re facing, you don’t have to navigate it alone, we’re here to help.
Everything You Should Know, In 30 Seconds
Therapy is there to meet you before, during, or after a crisis. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, navigating a divorce or adjusting to a new family dynamic, we’re here to help.
We provide a safe, comfortable space where individuals, couples, and families can talk openly, and build practical skills to feel more grounded and connected.
We offer in-person care in DFW and statewide telehealth across Texas. Getting started is simple with a free, low-pressure 15-minute consultation.
Have you reached a turning point? This is where you start again.
Life can throw different punches at you, sometimes from more than one direction at once. Stress at work, changes in your family, uncertainty about the future, or tension in your relationship can start to pile up until it feels like there’s no place to set it all down. Searching for compassionate individual counseling in Dallas or support for your relationship is often the first step toward finding relief.
Maybe you’re struggling to understand what you need. Maybe you and your partner feel stuck in the same patterns, or your family is trying to find its footing through a major change. Even when you’re doing your best, it can be hard to see a clear way forward when you’re in the middle of it.
Whether you're looking for personal clarity or seeking marriage and couples therapy in DFW to rebuild connection, therapy gives you a dedicated space to slow down and figure out what comes next. We’ll meet help you move forward with practical tools and genuine support.
Meeting You Right Where You Are with Adult & Relationship Counseling
Most of us don't notice the weight accumulating day by day, until you suddenly realize you're holding onto resentment with your partner, carrying constant anxiety, or struggling to manage a difficult family dynamic.Our Dallas therapy practice offers a warm, safe space to help you rebuild. We can help you with:
Resolving Marriage & Partner Strain
Repeating the same painful argument over and over is exhausting. We help you and your partner drop your defenses, and find your way back to feeling like a team again
Easing Parenting & Family Tension
When parenting feels like constant power struggles, it’s easy to feel defeated. We work with you to break heavy family cycles, and bring peace back into your home.
Setting Healthy Boundaries
Without Guilt
Learn to protect your emotional energy while staying close to loved ones.
Managing Anxiety & Burnout
Step out of burnout and survival mode with practical grounding techniques for daily stress and anxiety.
Avoiding Conflict at Your Own Expense
When expressing yourself feels too risky or intimidating, staying quiet seems easier. We give you a safe space to practice speaking up and standing grounded in who you are.
Navigating Big Life Shifts
Even good changes, like marriage, a new baby, or a career shift, can leave you feeling completely disoriented. We’ll help you process the adjustment so you don't lose yourself along the way.
What Can You Learn Through Adult Therapy?
Most of us were never taught how to navigate every part of adulthood. We learn how to handle relationships, set boundaries, manage difficult emotions, and communicate through trial and error. Sometimes, the patterns we learned growing up follow us into adulthood.
Therapy gives you the space to understand those patterns and learn new ways of responding. You can become more aware of what triggers your anxiety, communicate what you need, set healthier boundaries, and work through conflict without losing yourself or the people you care about.
The goal isn’t just to understand why you feel the way you do. It’s to leave therapy with tools you can actually use, in your relationships, at home, at work, and in everyday life.
Three Ways We Can Walk Alongside You
Individual Counseling
A safe space centered entirely on your personal journey. Whether you're working through anxiety, personal stress, or quiet self-doubt, we help you navigate life with clarity and peace of mind.
Couples Counseling
A supportive, neutral space for you and your partner, whether you're married or not. We help you strengthen your bond, repair trust, and build healthy habits so you can move forward together.
Family Counseling
Collaborative care for your whole household. We work alongside you to improve everyday dynamics, supporting both parents and children so you can create lasting stability and peace at home.
Based in Farmers Branch, TX
A Short Drive From Anywhere in North Dallas
Our Farmers Branch office is just a 20-minute drive for many North Dallas residents. If you can't make the trip, our online sessions allows you to get the same support right from home.
Highland Park
17 min
Central Dallas
21 min
Carrollton
22 min
Plano
23 min
University Park
14 min
Las Colinas
13 min
Richardson
14 min
Irving
21 min
Our Process
We're Glad you're Here and Looking to better yourself! Getting Started is Easy and Low-Pressure!
While counseling can feel intimidating at first, it's really just a process of learning tools no one ever taught us. Tools to manage anger, strengthen communication, and better understand yourself. Here’s how it works in four simple steps:
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Reach out, your way
Fill out a form, book online, or just call us.
2
The 15-minute intro call
A friendly chat to understand what you need.
3
Your first appointment
This is where the work — and the tools — begin.
4
You start feeling better
Small shifts that add up to real change.
Step 1 of 4
There’s no wrong door
Fill out our quick form, schedule a time through our booking link, or click to call us directly. Pick whichever feels most comfortable — reaching out is the only step you have to take on your own.
Step 2 of 4
Just 15 minutes on the phone
This call helps us understand your situation. What do you need? What kind of counselor fits you? Counselors have different specialties, so this is how we connect you with the person who best fits your needs. We’ll also cover pricing, a plan for sessions, and your goals.
Step 3 of 4
The work (it’s not scary)
Counseling exists to give you the tools you might never have been taught — tools to deal with anger in a healthy way, to communicate more effectively, to become a more introspective person. Your first appointment is simply where you start picking them up.
Step 4 of 4
You start to get a little better
That’s always the hope of therapy — you learn things that help you be a better human and deal with your own life in healthier ways. Little by little, things start to feel lighter.
Meet The Therapists Behind Wellnest Counseling
Every therapist brings a unique background, clinical approach, and area of expertise. Explore our team to find the right therapist for your needs.
Hi, I’m Adam Guck!
LPC
Hi, I’m Molly Cowart!
LPC-Associate
Hello! I’m Melissa Griffing!
LPC, RPT
Hi, I’m Abigail Williams!
LPC-Associate
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What does Adult Therapy Cost Around Dallas?
The average cost of counseling in Texas is $50–$200 per session. Rates vary based on your counselor’s experience, licensure level, location, & demand.
We offer teleheath!
Life is busy, and getting to an office isn't always easy. That’s why all of our counseling services can be conducted through telehealth. Whether you are joining a session on your own, with your partner, or as a family, you can connect with your therapist anywhere in Texas.
Masters Counseling Interns
Supervised counseling students enrolled in a Masters Counseling Program — just $65 per 50-minute session.
Licensed Associates
Similar to residency for doctors — licensed & temporarily supervised. $90–115 per 50-minute session.
Fully Licensed Counselors
Senior-level therapists, fully licensed — some with 10yrs+ of experience. $135–165 per 50-minute session.
Texas Average
Counseling across Texas typically runs $50–$200 per session, depending on licensure level.
Masters Counseling Interns
Supervised students in a Masters Counseling Program
Per Session
$75
/50-min session
The most affordable way to begin therapy.
Choose Your Counselor Level
Interns
Associates
Licensed
Bachelors Degree or Higher
Every intern holds an undergraduate degree.
Enrolled in a Masters Counseling Program
Actively completing graduate training.
Graduate Coursework & Clinical Hours
Completed graduate-level coursework & supervised hours.
Caring support for the Dallas community
Licensed Associates
Licensed & temporarily supervised — like a residency
Per Session
135-150
/50-min session
A balance of experience & affordability.
Choose Your Counselor Level
Interns
Associates
Licensed
Masters Degree or Higher
Fully completed graduate education.
Passed the National Counselor Exam
Nationally examined & credentialed.
Counseling License in Texas
Licensed to practice under supervision.
Caring support for the Dallas community
Fully Licensed Counselors
Senior-level therapists with 10yrs+ of experience
Per Session
$150-200
/50-min session
The “cream of the crop” — our most senior therapists.
Choose Your Counselor Level
Interns
Associates
Licensed
Full License in Texas
Fully licensed for independent practice.
Highly Specialized
Advanced training in specialized areas.
Most Experience on Staff
Our senior-most clinicians on staff.
Caring support for the Dallas community
Sliding-scale spots available upon request
Other Services
Whole Life counselling for every aspect of your mental health journey.
FAQ
Here Are Some Questions People Often Ask Us.
These are commong questions people ask us about Adult therapy. If you don't see an answer to your question here, reach out and we would happy to talk with you.
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Do you take insurance?
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What happens during the free 15-minute intro call?
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What should I expect at my first appointment?
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Which type of therapy is right for me?
Frequently Asked questions 1 of 4
Do you take insurance?
As of now, we don't accept insurance. We're a small team and we insurance is a big hurdle to take on. if you have more questions about that, please let us know. All that to say, we are a selp pay clinic.
Frequently Asked questions 2 of 4
What happens during the free 15-minute intro call?
Think of this call as a low-pressure conversation to see if we’re a good fit. We’ll briefly discuss what’s bringing you to therapy, answer any questions about our approach, and see how we can best support you before booking your first full session.
Frequently Asked questions 3 of 4
What should I expect at my first appointment?
Counseling exists to give you the tools you might never have been taught — tools to deal with anger in a healthy way, to communicate more effectively, to become a more introspective person. Your first appointment is simply where you start picking them up.
Frequently Asked questions 4 0f 4
Which type of therapy is right for me?
It’s completely normal to be unsure! Focus on Individual Counseling for personal stress or self-doubt, Couples Counseling to repair trust and communication with a partner, or Family Counseling to ease tension across the whole household. We can also help you decide during our free 15-minute intro call.