Business Details
Your Mental Health Therapists in Dallas, TX
At Prime Counseling, we specialize in meeting clients exactly where they are in their healing journey. Our team of therapists brings both professional expertise and personal experience with mental health challenges, including borderline personality disorder, addiction, and trauma. We prioritize individualized care, offering flexible scheduling options like online therapy and evening sessions to accommodate real-life demands. Our approach focuses on addressing core issues rather than surface symptoms, utilizing evidence-based modalities such as EMDR and Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy.With a commitment to accessibility, we provide sliding-scale rates and collaborate with community partners to ensure quality care for all. Our clinicians actively engage in ongoing education and peer consultation to maintain the highest standards of practice while fostering a non-judgmental therapeutic environment.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Counseling
Family Therapy
EMDR Therapy
Addiction Counseling
Personality Disorder Treatment
Trauma Recovery
LPC Supervision
Drug Testing
Breathalyzer Monitoring
Highlights and features
- Our therapists have lived experience with mental health diagnoses and recovery journeys
- Specialized expertise in treating complex conditions like borderline personality disorder and addiction
- Flexible scheduling options including evening sessions and telehealth availability
- Integrated approach combining therapy, monitoring tools, and family support systems
- Active participation in professional development and peer consultation networks
What people say
Highly recommend
Compassionate and strong
Saved countless lives
Authentic and genuine
Phenomenal mentors
Services
Individual Therapy
Our individual therapy sessions create safe spaces for clients to explore emotions and behaviors with experienced professionals. Therapists work collaboratively to address self-destructive patterns, improve relationships, and develop healthy coping mechanisms. Sessions focus on both immediate concerns and long-term personal growth through evidence-based approaches tailored to each client's unique needs.
EMDR Therapy
EMDR therapy helps clients process unresolved trauma using specialized techniques that reprocess distressing memories. This evidence-based approach effectively treats PTSD and other trauma-related conditions by addressing maladaptive thought patterns. Sessions incorporate bilateral stimulation to facilitate neural reprocessing while maintaining client safety and emotional regulation throughout the healing journey.
Family Therapy
Family therapy addresses dysfunctional dynamics and improves communication patterns among family members. Our clinicians help identify harmful relational cycles while fostering healthier interactions and boundary-setting. Sessions focus on healing collective wounds and developing supportive systems that promote individual and family-wide recovery from mental health challenges.
Drug Testing
Our comprehensive drug testing services provide objective data for recovery accountability and treatment planning. Offering both rapid screening and lab-confirmed testing options, we help clients maintain sobriety while protecting their dignity. Results inform clinical decisions while maintaining chain-of-custody protocols for legal and professional requirements.
LPC Supervision
We provide board-approved supervision for counseling license candidates through structured, collaborative learning experiences. Supervision combines case consultation, skill development, and ethical guidance to prepare emerging professionals. Our approach emphasizes practical application of therapeutic techniques while supporting supervisees' professional growth and clinical confidence.
People
Jennifer Shotwell
Owner & Licensed Professional Counselor
Founder of Prime Counseling with expertise in trauma, personality disorders, and addiction recovery. Combines personal lived experience with professional training in EMDR and Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy. Actively supervises associates while maintaining clinical practice.
Christina Maxwell
LPC-Associate
Specializes in depression, relationship conflict, and spiritual abuse treatment. Provides individual therapy sessions while receiving supervision from Jennifer Shotwell. Focuses on creating safe therapeutic environments for clients navigating emotional distress.
Shawna Warren
LPC-Associate
EMDR-trained therapist specializing in personality disorders, autism, and relational trauma. Offers evidence-based treatment approaches while working under Jennifer Shotwell's supervision. Committed to helping clients process complex emotional experiences.
Kelly McGregor Reed
Licensed Professional Counselor
Specializes in substance use disorders, personality disorders, and trauma recovery. Provides individualized treatment plans while maintaining national certification standards. Combines clinical expertise with compassionate care in her therapeutic approach.
Lauren Shanafelt
Master's Level Intern
Provides affordable therapy services under supervision while completing graduate training. Focuses on personality disorders, anxiety, and trauma treatment. Offers accessible mental health support for clients with diverse needs.
Questions
Do you treat conditions outside your specialty areas?
While we specialize in complex mental health conditions, we provide treatment for common concerns like anxiety and depression. Our clinicians work with diverse client needs.
What if I can't afford standard therapy rates?
We offer reduced-rate sessions through our intern program and maintain sliding-scale availability. Financial barriers shouldn't prevent access to quality mental health care.
How important is therapist-client compatibility?
Therapeutic alliance significantly impacts treatment outcomes. We encourage open communication about fit and will help transition clients to different therapists when needed.
What makes therapy different from talking to friends?
Therapists provide unbiased, confidential professional guidance. While social support is valuable, therapy offers structured treatment from trained mental health professionals without personal biases.
Do you offer family therapy options?
We provide family therapy to address relationship dynamics and support recovery. Sessions focus on improving communication and creating supportive home environments for individual healing.
