CCFAM Counseling in Fort Worth for Every Age, Every Stage. CCFAM offers in-person & online care for children, teens, individuals, couples & families.

Premarital counseling creates intentional space for conversations about communication, finances, expectations, and confl...
03/16/2026

Premarital counseling creates intentional space for conversations about communication, finances, expectations, and conflict before they become sources of strain. Preparation does not eliminate challenges, but it does strengthen the foundation couples build on. While a wedding ceremony lasts a day, a marriage is designed to grow and endure for a lifetime.

Know someone who is engaged? Share this link with them: https://ccfam.com/engaged-in-fort-worth-how-premarital-counseling-sets-you-up-to-last/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=couples-counseling-cc&utm_id=couples-counseling.

If you completed premarital counseling, what did you find most helpful?

1. Strengthening Friendship & Connection:The Gottman Method, built from decades of research, teaches how deep friendship...
02/26/2026

1. Strengthening Friendship & Connection:
The Gottman Method, built from decades of research, teaches how deep friendship is the foundation of a thriving partnership. With tools like Love Maps, Fondness & Admiration, and Turning Toward, you’ll learn to reconnect with curiosity, kindness, and affection. One study found Gottman counseling not only improves relationship adjustment and intimacy, but also keeps results stable even months after therapy ends. The Gottman Method guides couples to acknowledge past wounds while cultivating a shared "we" mindset built on trust, respect, and mutual growth.

2. Rebuilding Trust After Betrayal:
Infidelity shakes the foundation of any relationship. Couples therapy provides space for sincere accountability, heartfelt remorse, and gradual restoration of transparency. Whether the trust breach is emotional or physical, counseling helps partners address unspoken pain and discover how to rebuild trust without forcing it.

3. Learning to Resolve Conflict with Care:
Conflict is unavoidable, but hurting one another doesn’t have to be. Through evidence-based methods like Gottman’s softened start-up, repair techniques, and bid–turning, couples learn to express disagreements kindly, listen sincerely, and reconnect afterward. Whether your conflict is about money, parenting, or extended family, couples counseling can guide you from ongoing tension into healthier connection and collaboration.

Read the rest of the blog for more details about how counseling can rekindle your love! https://conta.cc/4u5e6T9

Some couples begin with love at first sight. Playfulness, teamwork, asking forgiveness, and staying aligned seem to come...
02/25/2026

Some couples begin with love at first sight. Playfulness, teamwork, asking forgiveness, and staying aligned seem to come naturally.

For others, like my own marriage, my spouse was everything I needed, but not what I thought I was looking for. I’m grateful for his incredible strengths: keeping me warm with winter fires, continually nourishing me with amazing food, and being a steady supporter through the decades of building our life together.

We have also learned there can be real grief in marriage, not only over what happens, but over what you thought life would hold and how it actually turns out. Along the way, we have had moments of celebration and seasons that were genuinely painful.

Marriage has a funny way of revealing new layers, even decades in. Over time, we have learned to stay curious, communicate more clearly, and keep returning to repair and commitment one day at a time.

In the CCFAM Stream newsletter, we are sharing practical, hope-filled ways couples counseling can help you rebuild connection, strengthen communication, and learn skills that support your relationship for the long haul.

Read it here: https://conta.cc/4aCREb5

"I use Play Therapy because it allows children to have a voice and express themselves in their language-the language of ...
02/06/2026

"I use Play Therapy because it allows children to have a voice and express themselves in their language-the language of play!" -Becky Evans

"I use play therapy because it emphasizes the importance of creativity and fun exploration. These play elements in a the...
02/06/2026

"I use play therapy because it emphasizes the importance of creativity and fun exploration. These play elements in a therapeutic environment support self-awareness, interpersonal skills, build trust, and promote personal expression for children." -Hunter Humble

"I became a Registered Play Therapy Supervisor because I want to empower children to find their voice and heal in a way ...
02/05/2026

"I became a Registered Play Therapy Supervisor because I want to empower children to find their voice and heal in a way that feels safe and natural to them." -Jaime Colatriano

"I use Play Therapy to provide a safe space where children can play, have fun, and heal in a way that makes sense to the...
02/05/2026

"I use Play Therapy to provide a safe space where children can play, have fun, and heal in a way that makes sense to them. I enjoy seeing children connect and build a meaningful relationship with me through play." -Virginia Salmeron

"I became a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor to invest in the next generation of play therapists, knowing that their...
02/04/2026

"I became a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor to invest in the next generation of play therapists, knowing that their work will ripple outward and change the lives of children for years to come." Dr. Rhonda Johnson

In honor of International Play Therapy Week, we are excited to showcase insights from our skilled counselors at CCFAM.  ...
02/03/2026

In honor of International Play Therapy Week, we are excited to showcase insights from our skilled counselors at CCFAM. This week we will be posting from our staff about their experience with play therapy. Join us in exploring the transformative power of play.

Each month, we hear stories from families who discover hope, healing, or a small breakthrough in their lives through pla...
01/05/2026

Each month, we hear stories from families who discover hope, healing, or a small breakthrough in their lives through play or counseling. We invite you to reflect on a moment (big or small) that suprised you or brought you comfort.

If a recent experience at CCFAM has encouraged your family, we would love to hear from you. Your story may offer hope to another family taking their first steps toward support.

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This holiday season took on new meaning as my husband and I prepare for our daughter’s wedding this spring. I entered th...
01/02/2026

This holiday season took on new meaning as my husband and I prepare for our daughter’s wedding this spring. I entered this time with a bittersweet mix of joy and nostalgia, knowing these will be our last holiday moments as a family of three. One of the hardest things in parenting is keeping a long-term perspective in the midst of everyday stress. Yet the small, ordinary interactions we have with our children during seasons of transition are the very things that shape our relationship with them over time.

A question that has guided me both in my home and in the families I’ve had the privilege to work with is this: What kind of relationship do you want to have with your child when they are an adult? That single question helps pull us out of the urgency of the moment and back into the work of building connection, safety, and trust one day at a time. In our own family, a simple ritual has been a constant: asking, “What was your best today, and what was your worst?” It’s something we now share with our soon-to-be son-in-law, too.

In our most recent newsletter, CCFAM is highlighting four practice tools from our newest blog to help you nurture long-term, positive relationships in your family: https://ccfam.com/keeping-the-change-how-parents-help-make-family-counseling-work-long-after-the-session/

Find a moment at the end of the day when everyone has had a chance to eat and unwind. Have each family member answer: “W...
12/31/2025

Find a moment at the end of the day when everyone has had a chance to eat and unwind. Have each family member answer: “What was your best and your worst today?”

When you start weaving a small practice like this everyday life, the whole feel of your home can shift. Little changes build real momentum and often spark a curiosity about what else is possible.

If this stirs something in you, there’s more to explore about how these tools can reshape the rhythm of your family: https://ccfam.com/counseling/for-children/family-play-therapy-with-children/.

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4500 Mercantile Plaza Drive Ste. 307
Fort Worth, TX
76137

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Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 5:30pm
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Our Story

The path that led to the creation of the Center for Counseling and Family Relationships (CCFAM) was similar to that of a client when they first seek counseling. It involved life circumstances (another practice where Dr. Johnson had worked for 8 years closing), taking a risk (getting all the needed elements of a business in place in 90 days), and being willing to adapt to change and growth in order to not only survive, but to thrive. CCFAM was founded in 2007 at 6612 N. Riverside Drive by Dr. Rhonda Johnson. Initially, CCFAM began with one counselor and one office staff member. The goal was to offer quality counseling that was affordable to the surrounding communities. As the number of clients seeking services began to multiply, Dr. Johnson became a supervisor for LPC-Interns and LMFT-Associates. By doing this, Dr. Johnson was able to employ the Interns/Associates, who offered low-cost counseling rates, and train them in their counseling careers. By 2010, CCFAM had outgrown its office space and moved to 3629 Western Center Blvd. In 2012, Dr. Johnson’s passion for supervision and ethical practice led to her creating a Board Certified LPC/LMFT Supervisor Training. What began as one training has evolved into many trainings on different topics to improve the skills of current and future generations of mental health professionals in the Metroplex and in the state of Texas. In 2014, we moved to our current location at 4500 Mercantile Plaza Ste. 307 to be able to house all of our services and trainings in one location. Through the years, CCFAM continued to expand to meet the needs of the clients we serve. Our mission is Healing, Empowering, Connecting, and Training from our team of employees, to our clients, to the professionals we train.