Business Details
Expert Mental Health Counseling & Psychiatric Services in Dallas
At University Park Counseling, we are dedicated to providing compassionate mental health care through personalized therapy and psychiatric services. Our team of experienced professionals works collaboratively with clients to address anxiety, depression, trauma, and other challenges impacting emotional well-being. We specialize in evidence-based approaches like EMDR, ketamine-assisted therapy, and GeneSight testing to create tailored treatment plans. Our virtual counseling options extend access across Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, and Washington while maintaining strict confidentiality. By focusing on holistic healing, we help clients develop coping strategies that improve relationships, work performance, and overall life satisfaction.Our clinicians bring decades of combined experience in treating mood disorders, family conflicts, and life transitions. Through both in-person and telehealth services, we strive to create a supportive environment where individuals and families can achieve lasting positive change. Our administrative team ensures seamless scheduling and HIPAA-compliant virtual sessions for maximum convenience. We measure success through our clients' renewed self-confidence, emotional balance, and strengthened sense of purpose. By combining clinical expertise with empathetic care, we aim to make meaningful contributions to mental health outcomes in our communities.
Services
Psychiatric Medication
EMDR Therapy
Ketamine Assisted Therapy
GeneSight Testing
Play Therapy
Adolescent Counseling
Group Counseling
Virtual Counseling
Trauma Treatment
Family Therapy
Highlights and features
- Our team includes board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioners and licensed therapists
- Specialized treatment for trauma, mood disorders, and executive functioning challenges
- HIPAA-compliant virtual counseling available in four states
- Evidence-based approaches including EMDR and ketamine-assisted therapy
- Personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs
Services
Psychiatric Medication
Our psychiatric services include comprehensive medication evaluation and management for mental health conditions. Board-certified providers create individualized treatment plans that may incorporate GeneSight testing for medication optimization. This service helps clients achieve symptom relief through evidence-based pharmacological approaches combined with ongoing clinical support.
EMDR Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy helps process traumatic memories and reduce emotional distress. Our certified therapists use bilateral stimulation techniques to help clients reprocess negative experiences. This evidence-based approach effectively treats PTSD, anxiety, and trauma-related disorders through structured eight-phase treatment protocols.
Ketamine Assisted Therapy
This specialized service combines low-dose ketamine administration with psychotherapy for treatment-resistant mental health conditions. Administered under professional supervision, it creates neuroplastic changes that enhance therapeutic outcomes. The protocol integrates ketamine sessions with ongoing counseling to address severe depression, anxiety, and trauma symptoms.
GeneSight Testing
Pharmacogenomic testing analyzes genetic markers to predict medication responses and side effects. This service guides psychiatric medication selection by identifying how individual bodies process different drugs. The results help create more effective, personalized treatment plans that minimize trial-and-error prescribing.
Play Therapy
Developmentally appropriate therapy for children using play to communicate emotions and resolve psychological issues. Specially trained therapists use toys and games as therapeutic tools to help children express feelings they cannot verbalize. This approach effectively addresses behavioral problems, trauma, and emotional difficulties in young clients.
People
Twila Farrar
Chief Executive Officer
Co-founder with extensive mental health leadership experience, overseeing clinical operations and strategic direction while maintaining commitment to client-centered care principles.
Dr. Jenifer Balch
Chief Clinical Officer
Licensed psychologist and co-owner directing clinical programming, ensuring evidence-based practices across all therapeutic services while maintaining active patient care involvement.
Ayla Jenson Naughton
Chief Nursing Officer
Leads nursing staff in medication management and psychiatric care delivery, combining clinical expertise with operational leadership to maintain high treatment standards.
Stephanie Patak
Director of Clinical Services
Manages day-to-day clinical operations, supervises therapy teams, and ensures consistent delivery of quality mental health services across all treatment modalities.
Jacqueline Sanchez Dang
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Provides psychiatric evaluations and medication management services, combining clinical expertise with compassionate care to develop effective treatment plans for clients.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide psychiatric medication management, individual and group counseling, EMDR therapy, ketamine-assisted therapy, and GeneSight testing for personalized treatment planning.
Do you offer virtual counseling options?
Yes, we provide HIPAA-compliant virtual mental health services across Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, and Washington for both counseling and psychiatric evaluations.
What specialties does your team have?
Our clinicians specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, family conflicts, behavioral issues, and life transitions using evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
What makes your counseling approach unique?
We combine clinical expertise with personalized care, offering tailored treatment plans that integrate traditional therapy with innovative approaches like ketamine-assisted EMDR.
