Compassionate Marriage Counseling and Couples Therapy in Dallas, TX
It’s one of the loneliest feelings—sharing a life with the person you love, yet feeling worlds apart. At Alif Counseling Services, we provide a safe, non-judgmental space to turn conflict into connection, heal past hurts, and build a stronger, more resilient future, together.
Your journey to a more peaceful, fulfilling life is just a step away. Book Free Consultation today.
- Licensed Professional Counselor
- Trained Therapist
- Culturally Responsive
- 10+ Years Experience
Is Couples Counseling Right for You?
Many couples wait an average of six years after problems begin before seeking help. But recognizing the signs early can lead to better, more lasting results. If any of the following feel familiar, it may be time to seek support:
- You feel like you're constantly "walking on eggshells."
- Every minor disagreement escalates into a major fight.
- You avoid certain topics because you fear the argument or shutdown that will follow.
- The emotional or physical intimacy has faded significantly.
- There has been a breach of trust, like infidelity or financial secrecy.
- One or both of you feel consistently unheard, disrespected, or resentful.
When your relationship is strained, the stress ripples into every corner of your life, affecting your work, your sleep, and even your physical health. Therapy can help stop this cycle.
Is Couples Counseling Right for You?
Many couples wait an average of six years after problems begin before seeking help. But recognizing the signs early can lead to better, more lasting results. If any of the following feel familiar, it may be time to seek support:
- You feel like you're constantly "walking on eggshells."
- Every minor disagreement escalates into a major fight.
- You avoid certain topics because you fear the argument or shutdown that will follow.
- The emotional or physical intimacy has faded significantly.
- There has been a breach of trust, like infidelity or financial secrecy.
- One or both of you feel consistently unheard, disrespected, or resentful.
When your relationship is strained, the stress ripples into every corner of your life, affecting your work, your sleep, and even your physical health. Therapy can help stop this cycle.
Our Approach to Helping Dallas Couples Thrive
Our therapy sessions are more than just a place to talk; they are a workshop for your relationship. We provide a structured environment to pause destructive cycles and equip you with practical, evidence-based tools to build a healthier dynamic.
The Gottman Method
This research-based approach provides a roadmap to strengthen your friendship, manage conflict constructively, and create a system of shared meaning.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
EFT helps you get to the heart of your arguments by uncovering the deeper, unmet emotional needs that fuel your negative cycle.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT empowers you to identify and change the unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors that keep you stuck, allowing you to solve problems as a team.
Specialized Counseling Services for Every Stage of Your Relationship
Premarital Counseling
Build a Strong Foundation for Your Future. An investment in your marriage before it even begins. We'll proactively explore key areas like communication styles, financial planning, family goals, and shared values.
Infidelity & Affair Recovery
Healing and Rebuilding Trust. A breach of trust is one of the most painful experiences a relationship can endure. We provide a safe, structured space to navigate the complex emotions and rebuild trust.
Discernment Counseling
Gaining Clarity When You're on the Brink. If you or your partner are considering divorce but are not sure it's the right path, discernment counseling can help you gain clarity and confidence.
Culturally-Sensitive & Faith-Based Counseling for Dallas's Diverse Community
For many, a relationship cannot be separated from cultural context or spiritual values. At Alif Counseling, we specialize in providing therapy that honors your whole identity.
For South Asian & Immigrant Couples
We understand the intricate balance of navigating collectivist family values, intergenerational expectations, and the community pressure of "what will people say?"
Islamic Marriage Counseling
For Muslim couples, we integrate core Islamic principles of mercy (rahmah), love (mawaddah), and mutual respect into our framework.
Christian Marriage Counseling
We offer a space where your Christian faith can be a foundational part of your healing, using biblical principles to guide conversations on forgiveness, commitment, and love.
Supporting All Couples
We are an affirming practice, providing a safe and supportive environment for Black couples, LGBTQ+ couples, and partners from all backgrounds to heal and grow.
Meet Asma Sheikh: Your Guide and Advocate
Asma Sheikh, MA, LPC, is the founder of Alif Counseling Services. She is a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor with over eight years of experience helping adults, adolescents, and families navigate crisis and find healing. Asma is an EMDR-trained professional who specializes in anxiety, trauma, and mood disorders.
Her passion lies in empowering women, adolescents, ethnic minorities, and immigrant communities. Having worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings, she brings a wealth of clinical expertise to her practice. Asma is proficient in English, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, and Siraiki, allowing her to provide therapy in the language that feels most comfortable to you. Her approach is warm, collaborative, and deeply rooted in cultural humility and clinical integrity.
Our Approach to Helping You Find Balance
We know that starting therapy can feel intimidating. We’ve made the process clear and supportive every step of the way.
Schedule Your Free Consultation
Book a complimentary, 15-minute confidential phone or video call. This is a chance for you to ask questions and see if our approach is the right fit for you.
Your First Session
In our first meeting, we'll listen deeply to your story, understand your challenges, and collaboratively set meaningful goals for our work together.
Begin Your Path to Wellness
Through ongoing, supportive sessions, you'll gain insight, learn practical skills, and build the confidence to create lasting, positive change in your life.
Take the First Step Towards a More Connected Future
Investing in your relationship is one of the most powerful decisions you can make. No matter how distant things feel, a path to reconnection exists. We are here to help you find it.
- Phone: (972) 645-6553
- Email:
- Admin@alifcounseling.com
- Locations: Allen, TX & McKinney, TX – Proudly serving the greater Dallas-Fort Worth community
- Sessions: Available both in-person and online via secure, confidential video
Frequently Asked Questions
This is very common. We suggest framing it as a shared goal: "I want us to feel closer, and I think this could help." The free 15-minute consultation is a great, low-pressure way for a hesitant partner to ask questions. Often, even if one person starts therapy alone, it can create positive changes in the relationship.
Absolutely. We provide counseling for couples at every stage of their relationship, whether you are dating, engaged, living together, or married.
The cost of therapy is an important consideration. Please contact our office directly for our current session fees. We also offer a free 15-minute consultation to discuss your needs and our services before you make any financial commitment.
This is precisely why Alif Counseling exists. We specialize in this area because your challenges cannot be separated from your identity. Our approach is intentionally designed to honor these nuances, providing a space where you feel deeply understood without having to explain the fundamentals of your world.
Take the First Step Towards a More Connected Future
Investing in your relationship is one of the most powerful decisions you can make. No matter how distant things feel, a path to reconnection exists. We are here to help you find it.
- Completely confidential
- No pressure
- Available in multiple languages