Couples Intensives: Traveling From Dallas to Fort Worth

Convenient, Private Relationship Support Just Over an Hour From Home

Many couples from Dallas and the surrounding North Texas area choose to work with me because they want private, customized Evidenced-Based Gottman Method Couples Therapy without the crowds or rigid schedules of large retreat centers. Your intensive is held at my Fort Worth office — just a short drive away, so you can focus fully on your relationship without long travel or extra expense.

Travel Logistics From Dallas

  • Drive time: ~50–70 minutes from most Dallas neighborhoods; ~45 minutes from Plano, Irving, or Arlington

  • Best route: Take I-30 West directly into Fort Worth; my office is near the Ridglea area with easy access off I-820

  • Air travel: If flying in from out of state, DFW International Airport is just 45 minutes from my office — no need to change terminals or drive across the city

  • Parking: Free private parking is available right outside the building for you during your sessions

Planning Your Stay

Since the trip is short, many Dallas couples drive back home each evening. If you’d prefer to stay close by, I recommend these convenient options within 10–15 minutes.

Some guests choose to turn the weekend into a relaxing retreat by booking a boutique hotel or spa, while others simply commute both days for the intensive. If you're looking for a luxury stay, Bowie House, Auberge Resorts Collection is a beautiful nearby option.

  • Upscale hotels near Ridglea and University Park

  • Cozy extended-stay options if you prefer to settle in for your 2-day intensive

  • Bowie House, Auberge Resorts Collection for those wanting a relaxing weekend getaway

Why Dallas Couples Choose This Option

  • No weekly commute: Get months of progress in just 2 days, with zero repeated driving back and forth

  • Total privacy: Unlike larger Dallas retreats, your sessions are customized one-on-one — no sharing space with other couples

  • Trusted method: 100% aligned with the Gottman Institute’s research, which many Dallas couples have already researched

  • Flexible scheduling: We can book your intensive over a long weekend to avoid taking extra time off work

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