Business Details
Comprehensive Mental Health Therapy Services in Southlake, TX
The Chrysalis Center provides integrated psychological health services that value the complexity of the human mind and experience. Our approach respects cultural, social, familial, biological, and individual factors shaping each person's journey. We prioritize holistic healing over disease-focused treatment, emphasizing the interconnectedness of mind, body, and relationships. Our team of experienced professionals offers specialized care for trauma, chronic pain, depression, anxiety, and personality difficulties, utilizing evidence-based practices grounded in developmental psychology.We actively engage in community outreach, education, and research to expand psychological awareness while maintaining a commitment to individual autonomy, respect, and collaborative healing processes.
Services
Anxiety Therapy
Chronic Pain Management
Depression Treatment
Trauma Recovery
LGBTQ+ Counseling
Life Transitions Support
Parenting Guidance
Personality Disorders
Professional Distress
Relationship Counseling
Highlights and features
- We utilize a developmental psychological model integrating mind-body connections
- Our team includes specialists in trauma, chronic pain, and personality disorders
- We emphasize collaborative healing relationships over standardized treatment protocols
- Our providers maintain active involvement in clinical research and education
- We offer personalized care addressing biological, social, and cultural factors
Services
Anxiety Therapy
Our anxiety therapy addresses persistent worry, panic attacks, and phobias through evidence-based approaches. We help clients understand anxiety's adaptive functions while developing coping strategies for overwhelming symptoms. Treatment integrates biological, environmental, and cognitive factors contributing to anxiety disorders.
Chronic Pain Management
This specialized program helps chronic pain sufferers understand mind-body connections. We develop personalized strategies to manage stress responses, improve relationships affected by pain, and restore quality of life through psychological interventions validated by medical research.
Trauma Recovery
Our trauma specialists address PTSD and complex trauma through developmental frameworks. Treatment focuses on building resilience, processing traumatic memories, and restoring self-identity while maintaining safety and stabilization throughout the recovery process.
LGBTQ+ Counseling
Affirming mental health services for LGBTQ+ individuals address identity-related stress, discrimination impacts, and relationship challenges. Our approach combines cultural competence with evidence-based practices to support mental wellness across sexual orientations and gender identities.
Personality Disorders
Specialized treatment for personality difficulties explores adaptive patterns developed through life experiences. We help clients understand how these patterns affect current functioning while developing more flexible coping strategies that maintain personal strengths.
People
Zane Dodd, PhD
Director, Clinical Services Co-founder
Dr. Dodd specializes in trauma and chronic pain treatment, combining clinical expertise with research insights. He leads our clinical team in developing integrative approaches to complex psychological conditions while maintaining active involvement in professional training programs.
Carla Pulliam, PhD
Director, Community Impact Co-founder
Dr. Pulliam focuses on community mental health initiatives and professional training programs. Her work extends Chrysalis' impact through outreach efforts, educational workshops, and collaborative partnerships with local organizations addressing mental health needs.
Karolina Shander, PhD
Senior Staff Psychologist
Dr. Shander specializes in treating complex PTSD and dissociative disorders. She provides expert clinical care while mentoring trainees, combining her research background with practical applications to improve outcomes for clients with chronic trauma histories.
Questions
Is therapy right for me?
Therapy can benefit anyone seeking improved mental wellness, coping strategies, or personal growth. Our therapists help determine if our services match your specific needs during initial consultations.
What mental health conditions do you treat?
We specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, chronic pain, personality difficulties, and relationship issues. Our clinicians work with adults and adolescents across a broad range of psychological concerns.
Do you accept insurance?
We provide Good Faith Estimates for self-pay clients. Contact our office for current fee schedules and payment arrangements, as insurance participation varies among our providers.
Are your therapists qualified?
All our clinicians hold doctoral degrees in psychology with specialized training in evidence-based practices. They maintain active licensure and participate in ongoing professional development programs.
How long does therapy take?
Treatment duration varies based on individual needs. Some clients achieve goals in months while others benefit from longer-term support. Your therapist will discuss estimated timelines during initial sessions.
Reviews (1)
Riley Malpass
Aug 19, 2021
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Dr. Jimmy McGuffin and his office creates a place where even first time visitors feel safe and comfortable, He is incredibly inclusive. Dr. McGuffin is a wonderful lgbt+ ally, and psychologist, I would highly recommend him.
