Jonathan Olvera Counseling

01/08/2025

Post Holiday blues is a thing.

The post-holiday blues refers to the short-term feelings that individuals experience after the holidays, including sadness, loneliness, or disappointment. Here's what to know about what can trigger the post-holiday blues, how to manage or prevent those feelings, and when to seek help.

03/24/2024

"We have 1000 friends on social media, but no one we can call to take care of our cat."

In this first episode in a series on the possibilities and costs of living beyond human scale, Brené and Esther Perel discuss how we manage the paradox of exploring the world of social media and emerging technologies while staying tethered to our humanness.

12/01/2023

Holidays aren't always bright and joyous. It might be a good time to talk to an experienced grief counselor.

Question? Call (469) 454-8632 Navigating the Journey of Grief Compassionate Counseling to Get You Through Grief Therapy in Richardson and Online throughout Texas Schedule Your Free Consultation Name *Email *Phone Number *Message / Comments * Call me now More About Me Grief is a human reaction from A...

08/23/2023

Love this! When you hear this what do you think of? "Small things often" It's the small things that build up a relationship or break it down.

08/05/2023

An excellent easy to read article on the importance of Bids for connection. Recognizing your own but also paying attention to others.

Healthy couples constantly make and accept bids to connect.

06/22/2023

Let's talk about what is grieving you. "Sorrow and grief are vital to life. In order to be fully alive you need to engage your sorrow." This is a fantastic intro to the importance of sorrow and grief in our lives.
http://sites.libsyn.com/118541/132-how-to-heal-from-sorrow-and-grief-part-1

06/16/2023

06/15/2023

Start of my summer reading list.

06/14/2023

Deciding rather than Sliding. This is to say "I'm going to be intentional about defining how I want to pursue X rather than trying to figure it out on the fly." Applying this to relationships: This might include making a list of non-negotiables and a list of desirables that can be flexible. Clarifying what you're looking for in a relationship before you're in a romantic relationship can save a lot of heartache. https://bit.ly/3X7H7gM

04/23/2023

It's a challenging thing to share your story with another person. We tend to think we should carry the burden alone and try to hide it from others, but growth and healing come when we face the pain and begin to share our burdens with a trusted person.
Jon is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, supervised by Mitchell Isle, LPC-S. He provides counseling both in person in Richardson, TX and online throughout Texas. Jon specializes in working with men and women, ages 30-65 who know they need to talk with someone, but struggle to find the words.
Call today for a free consultation.
*Jon strives to make counseling accessible to as many as possible and has sliding scale spots based on financial need.

Jon engages with individuals and couples that are unique and struggling in broken relationships.

03/30/2023

Changes in life hit us hard and you might be feeling like you're spinning your tires trying to get moving and figure out why life is so difficult right now. Whether you are working through a change in career, loss of health, or reeling from betrayal of a partner, I believe, these changes can turn into GROWTH with help from an outside ear.

Jon offers counseling in person and online for adults ages 30-50 who are going through changes and specializes in working with individuals who want to explore where their be. Jon works primarily from an attachment perspective with an emphasis on slowing down the process and bringing awareness to what's happening in the room.

Call or email now to schedule a free consultation.

Jon engages with individuals and couples that are unique and struggling in broken relationships.