Couples Therapy and Blended Family Counseling in North Fort Worth Texas

Helping Couples and stepfamilies build Trust, heal wounds, and create a home that works Together

I’m John Pecina, a stepdad, veteran, and student Marriage and Family Therapist serving North Fort Worth Texas, Keller Texas, Haslet Texas, Roanoke Texas, Southlake Texas, and Grapevine Texas, Tarrant County

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If you’re here, you might be feeling:

  • Disconnected from your spouse or unsure how to rebuild trust.

  • Caught between competing loyalties in your blended family.

  • Stuck in recurring arguments about parenting or household roles.

  • Worn down by past betrayals, loss, or unresolved hurts.

  • Tired of feeling like you have to hold everything together alone.

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Together, we will work to:

  • Restore closeness and communication with your partner.

  • Blend parenting styles while working through conflict.

  • Heal from betrayal or past wounds.

  • Create a stronger foundation for your family’s future.

  • Feel grounded and confident in your role at home.

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Counseling Services For Blended Families, Couples, and Men in fort Worth, Texas

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Couples Counseling

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Men’s Counseling

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Blended Family Therapy

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Veterans Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

  • I am completing my Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy and will begin accepting new clients in May 2026. If you would like to schedule a session, please fill out the contact form here to join the wait list.

  • My fee is $150 per 50-minute session.

    I also reserve limited spaces for pro bono work. If cost is a barrier, contact me to discuss availability.

  • I specialize in therapy for:

    • Blended families navigating step-parenting and family integration

    • Couples seeking stringer connection and communication

    • Men addressing stress, relationship challenges, and personal growth

    • Veterans adjusting to life changes and family dynamics

  • Going to therapy might feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t need to be.

    You can expect:

    • Genuine conversation

    • Clarity on your goals, whether it's healing from betrayal, feeling heard in your relationship, or learning to regulate emotions.

    • Tools you can actually use in real life, not just in-session talk.

    • A therapist who embraces both logic and emotion.

    And yes, we’ll laugh sometimes too. Healing doesn’t always have to feel clinical or stiff.

  • The counseling journey is different for everyone. Studies show that therapeutic effectiveness is based on a number of attributes, such as the therapeutic alliance (how well we connect), willingness to participate, willingness to change, depth of trauma, and the type of therapy that is used, just to name a few. That’s why you will hear me say often,

    “The therapist you choose is important!”

    You want to make sure you are a good fit for each other.

    Whether you decide to work with me or with someone else, here are a couple of questions you can ask in your “finding a therapist journey”

    • How do you measure that therapy is working?

    • How do you track results?

    • What do you do if my goals change?

    There are times when counseling can be ineffective. If you feel this is happening, talk to your
    therapist about referring you to a specialist based on your current needs.

If you’ve decided, “Yes, I want to explore Counseling”

Here are your next steps:

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Step 1

Click the button below to get started.

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Step 2

Schedule an appointment to meet.

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Step 3

We meet!

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When you’re ready to begin

Whether this is your first time seeking therapy or you’ve tried before without finding the right fit, I invite you to reach out. Together, we can create a plan that moves you toward the connection, trust, and stability you want for your marriage or family. I look forward to meeting you and starting that work together.