Frequently Asked Questions
Why are relationships so hard to keep?
Everyone goes into their romantic relationship hoping it will last forever. As time goes by, conflicts arise and feelings are hurt. Many times these conflicts are not resolved. Unresolved arguments lead to miscommunications. Miscommunications add to more conflicts which add to more hurt feelings and more pain. Couples in pain pull away from each other in order to keep from getting hurt. Pulling away creates distance. Distancing in a loving relationship starts the slippery slope to finding an exit.
How does couples counseling help keep relationships together?
Stonewall Behavioral Health's counselors know a couple of things about relationships. First we know that people hook up correctly. Our clients choose the right partners, they just need to learn how to understand the cause of the pain and fix it. Secondly, 
we know how to teach our clients the communication skills needed to understand themselves and share that understanding with their partners. When couples can accept themselves and each other, less miscommunication happens. There is less conflict. With less conflict, there is less pain. Understanding heals the pain. Let us help you resolve your conflicts and keep the love in your relationship.
How did Stonewall Behavioral Health come to be?
In the late 1970s, Candy Marcum, founder of Stonewall Behavioral Health, was looking for a couples counselor to help her with her 15 year romantic relationship. There were no openly gay counselors in Dallas at that time. The only option for help were lay helpers associated with the local gay and lesbian church. She knew that GLBT people deserved to have their relationships treated by professionals who were as credentialed as the professionals serving the non GLBT community.
As a young family counselor, Candy knew it was time for Dallas to have good mental health treatment for its GLBT community. She thought if not her then who would be willing to come out as a credentialed couples therapist. Stonewall Behavioral Health's main focus is to help the GLBT person live a more healthy, fulfilling and satisfying life. There is nothing more fulfilling and satisfying than to love and be loved. We can help you too. Contact us for an appointment. 214-521-1278
How do I make an appointment?
Just pick up the phone and dial: 214-521-1278. Follow the prompts to leave a "new client" message. The message states to "stay on the line". Leave your name and phone number. A licensed counselor will call you back soon. After speaking with the counselor, you will find an appointment time that is convenient for you and/or your partner.
Where is Stonewall Behavioral Health located?
Stonewall Behavioral Health is conveniently located in the "heart of Oak Lawn". Our address is: 3626 N. Hall Suite 723 Dallas, TX 75219. We are located on the part of 
Hall St. that runs between Turtle Creek Blvd. and Oak Lawn Ave. We are two short blocks up from Lee Park. Our offices are located in the Oakwood Tower building which sits on the corner of Hall St. and Welborn St. We are located on the 7th floor. Map to office
How long are the sessions?
Each session is 50 minutes long whether it is an individual session or a couples' session.
How many sessions will I be attending?
The average number of sessions for couples counseling is 6. The average number of sessions for individual counseling is 10. Remember these are average number of sessions and your
session history may be more or less than those cited above. The important point is to know you will decide when to stop your sessions. It will become clear to you when you are finished with therapy and your counselor will support you in doing so.
Can I use my insurance?
The licensed counselors of Stonewall Behavioral Health are Out of Network Providers. You will need to check with your insurance carrier to see if you have Out of Network benefits for out patient mental health.