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Your Trusted Mental Health Partner in Dallas
University Park Counseling, PLLC is dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health care through personalized counseling and psychiatric services. Our team of experienced professionals creates a supportive environment where clients receive tailored guidance to address anxiety, trauma, depression, and other challenges. We utilize evidence-based therapies like EMDR, play therapy, and Ketamine-Enhanced EMDR to facilitate healing and growth.Our services extend to assessments, medication management, and virtual counseling across multiple states, ensuring accessibility for diverse client needs. With a focus on fostering self-awareness and resilience, we empower individuals, couples, and families to achieve lasting improvements in their mental well-being.
Services
Adolescent Counseling
Adult Counseling
EMDR Therapy
Psychiatric Medication
Play Therapy
GeneSight Testing
Couples Counseling
Assessments
Virtual Counseling
Ketamine-EMDR
Highlights and features
- We offer experienced mental health professionals with personalized care approaches
- Our services include innovative therapies like Ketamine-Enhanced EMDR for trauma resolution
- We provide virtual counseling across Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, and Washington
- Our team includes board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioners and specialized therapists
- We utilize GeneSight testing to personalize psychiatric medication treatment plans
Services
Adolescent Counseling
Our adolescent counseling program addresses academic challenges, anxiety, behavioral issues, and family conflicts through activity therapy and traditional talk therapy. We use expressive arts and sandtray techniques to build trust while helping teens develop coping skills. Our therapists work with clients aged 12-18 to improve self-esteem, manage stress, and navigate life transitions in a supportive environment.
EMDR Therapy
EMDR therapy helps clients process traumatic memories through bilateral stimulation techniques that activate natural brain healing processes. This evidence-based approach effectively treats PTSD, anxiety disorders, and depression by reprocessing distressing experiences. Our certified therapists guide clients through structured eight-phase treatment to resolve emotional wounds without requiring psychedelic experiences.
Psychiatric Medication
Our psychiatric medication services include personalized treatment plans with options like SSRIs, SNRIs, and mood stabilizers for mental health conditions. Board-certified providers monitor medication effectiveness while considering genetic factors through GeneSight testing. We help clients manage symptoms of depression, bipolar disorder, and ADHD with regular follow-up appointments to adjust dosages as needed.
Play Therapy
Play therapy provides developmentally appropriate mental health treatment for children who communicate through play rather than words. Our registered play therapists use toys and structured activities to help children express emotions safely. This approach improves social skills, reduces behavioral problems, and builds coping mechanisms for anxiety, grief, and school-related stress in a child-friendly environment.
Ketamine-EMDR
Ketamine-Enhanced EMDR combines low-dose ketamine with traditional EMDR techniques to improve trauma processing without causing dissociation. This innovative approach reduces psychological defenses while maintaining client awareness during therapy sessions. Our collaborative treatment model with psychiatric nurse practitioners enhances memory reconsolidation for more effective resolution of chronic trauma and PTSD symptoms.
People
Twila Farrar
Chief Executive Officer
Twila Farrar co-founded University Park Counseling with a vision for compassionate mental health care. With extensive leadership experience, she oversees clinical operations while maintaining direct client engagement. Her approach emphasizes creating supportive environments for clients seeking personal growth and emotional healing.
Dr. Jenifer Balch
Chief Clinical Officer
Dr. Jenifer Balch directs clinical services at University Park Counseling, specializing in psychological assessments and trauma treatment. She develops individualized assessment batteries while supervising therapeutic programs. Her expertise in diagnostic evaluations helps clients gain deeper understanding of cognitive and emotional functioning for targeted treatment planning.
Jacqueline Sanchez Dang
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Jacqueline Sanchez Dang provides psychiatric evaluations and medication management services at University Park Counseling. She collaborates with therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans while administering GeneSight testing for personalized medication selection. Her approach combines pharmacological expertise with holistic mental health care strategies.
Questions
Do you offer virtual counseling services?
Yes, we provide HIPAA-compliant virtual counseling across Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, and Washington for convenient access to care.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept credit/debit cards, cashier's checks, money orders, and cash for our psychiatric and counseling services.
What mental health specialties do your therapists handle?
Our team treats anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, substance abuse, and relationship issues among other concerns.
Do you provide psychiatric medication management?
Yes, our board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioners offer medication management with options like GeneSight testing for personalized treatment.
What types of counseling do you offer for children?
We provide play therapy, activity therapy, and specialized counseling for children dealing with behavioral issues, anxiety, and developmental challenges.
Reviews (1)
Jonathan Harker
Jun 05, 2020
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Went 4 weeks without a response about how or if I could be reimbursed by insurance for a September visit. Since their physical office isnt open, they did not respond to my emails, and rents coming due, I left 14 messages before they finally responded today. I Learned they Did not produce information to be reimbursed $300 for 2 hour visit and blamed me for running the meeting. It would seem professional and downright in your own interest to let clients know exactly what information you need to generate your arbitrary diagnosis codes for them to be reimbursed to cover the
