Dr. Jonathan Cude

Counseling Approach and Areas of Practice

Dr. Cude enjoys working with both individuals and couples. His individual work with clients focuses on adjustments to life transitions such as grief and other losses such as job transitions, role changes, etc. Dr. Cude also enjoys working with more complex diagnoses such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, and substance use disorders. His approach to individual work utilizes a cognitive behavioral approach which has been shown to be the most effective way to work with clients struggling with mood disorders. Dr. Cude has experience with working with distressed couples dealing with affairs, divorce, unhealthy conflict, etc. He also enjoys working with couples who are just starting out and couples who simply want more positive connections with each other. His approach to couples work is rooted in the research of John Gottman, PhD.

Personal Information

Dr. Cude has been married to Ann, a retired certified hospice and palliative care nurse for over 40 years. Together they have two grown sons with families, who fortunately live in the area. As they continue to adjust to their empty nest, they find themselves staying busy attending to their four grandchildren as well as just hanging out together.

Dr. Cude‘s background in ministry gives him the added skill set of dealing with clients from an integrated faith perspective when appropriate.

Education and Licensure

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, TX #1254
  • Licensed Professional Counselor, TX #9563
  • Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy from TWU, 1991
  • Internship: Southwest Family Institute, Dallas.
  • M.A. in Marriage and Family Counseling from Southwestern Seminary, 1984
  • B.A. in Psychology from Baylor University, 1980