Faith can belong in the conversation
Some couples do not want to set aside a central part of their lives when they enter counseling. They want to talk about vows, community, prayer, or the meaning they attach to marriage in language that feels true to them.
John is Christian and can integrate faith into relationship work when invited. He follows the couple's values rather than imposing a religious agenda.
Faith is always optional
Couples of any belief or none are welcome. There is no test of faith, required prayer, or scripture block by default. John does not assume both partners believe the same things or relate to faith with the same certainty.
If one partner wants faith included and the other does not, that difference needs respect. Counseling should not give either person a moral advantage.
Never a reason to avoid accountability
Religious language can be used, intentionally or not, to rush forgiveness, silence hurt, or demand that a partner stay. John will not use faith that way. Commitment does not erase the need for honesty, repair, and responsibility.
Faith integration supports the relationship work. It does not replace difficult conversations or decide the outcome for the couple.
When belief differs between partners
A difference in belief does not have to become a contest. Couples can explore what each person values, what practices matter at home, and where assumptions about marriage or family come from.
John approaches those differences with curiosity. Neither partner is asked to adopt the other's beliefs, and couples of mixed belief or no belief receive the same respect.
What a session actually looks like
Both partners meet for 50 minutes by telehealth while physically in Texas. The session still focuses on the cycle between you, a recent hard moment, and what each partner needed but could not say.
Faith may enter through the language you choose for commitment or repair. It may not enter at all in a given session. John checks that the balance remains comfortable for both partners.
A respectful first step
The free 30-minute consultation is the place to ask exactly how faith would or would not be included. There is no pressure to choose a faith-integrated approach.
Ongoing sessions are $175 for 50 minutes, private pay. No counselor can guarantee an outcome or promise to save a marriage.
Common Questions
Do both of us need to be Christian?
No. Couples of any belief or none are welcome. Faith is included only when both partners want it, and neither partner is asked to change their beliefs.
Will John use scripture or prayer?
Not by default. You can discuss what faith integration means to both of you during the consultation, and it will never replace accountability or careful couples work.
How long are sessions and what do they cost?
Sessions are 50 minutes and $175. The first 30-minute consultation is free. John works on a private-pay basis and does not bill insurance directly, though some couples have out-of-network benefits worth asking their plan about.
Take the Next Step
If any of this sounds like your relationship, the next step is a free 30-minute consultation. Both of you can meet John, ask what you want to ask, and decide together whether to schedule a first session. You can also call or text 817-381-0691.