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Dallas Therapeutic Services, 6303 Commerce Drive Ste 175, Irving, TX (2025)

11/03/2025

EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a therapy designed to help the brain process distressing or traumatic experiences that can feel “stuck” in the nervous system. In a session, a trained clinician guides you through recalling these experiences while using gentle, structured forms of bilateral stimulation often side-to-side eye movements, taps, or sounds.

This process helps your brain reframe and integrate memories in a way that reduces their emotional intensity. Over time, experiences that once felt overwhelming can feel more manageable, and the thoughts, feelings, or physical sensations tied to them can shift. EMDR doesn’t erase memories, it helps you process them safely so that they no longer control your daily life.

The therapy takes place in a safe, supportive environment where you remain in control, and the pace is tailored to your comfort. Many clients notice relief from anxiety, trauma, or other persistent emotional challenges, along with an increased sense of clarity, calm, and resilience.

10/29/2025

Finding a space where you feel truly seen and affirmed can make all the difference in therapy. Natalie Smith-Low, LCSW-S, brings gentleness, patience, and an affirming presence to her work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. She specializes in supporting the LGBTQIA+ community, including those exploring gender identity, navigating transition, or seeking support for anxiety, depression, PTSD, and stress.

Natalie’s style is approachable and collaborative, blending evidence-based practices like CBT, DBT, and ACT with humor, compassion, and validation. Clients describe her as easy to talk to, affirming, and open-minded, with the ability to balance both warmth and clear direction.

She believes recovery doesn’t look the same for everyone. Instead, Natalie’s goal is to help clients discover and lean into their own strengths, values, and authenticity. For her, therapy is about more than symptom relief, it’s about creating a life that feels honest, aligned, and deeply your own.

10/27/2025

IQ testing is more than just a number, it’s a tool to better understand how you or your loved one process information, solve problems, and learn. At DTS, one of our trained clinicians meets with you in the office to administer a series of tests measuring four key domains of intelligence: verbal comprehension, perceptual reasoning, working memory, and processing speed. The assessment also provides an overall IQ score, offering a clear snapshot of cognitive strengths and areas for growth.

The testing process typically takes about two hours and is conducted in a supportive, structured environment designed to help you feel comfortable and focused. Once complete, we review the results with you, providing context and insights that can guide educational planning, therapy, or personal growth. Our goal is to ensure that each evaluation is not just informative but empowering you to make decisions with confidence and understanding.

10/24/2025

A therapy space should feel safe, approachable, and empowering and that’s exactly what you’ll find with Mackenzie. Whether she’s working with a child, teen, or adult, her office is a place where clients can practice new skills, explore challenges, and feel truly seen.

Ready to begin your journey with Mackenzie? Reach out today to book a session.

10/23/2025

Cognitive and learning testing is designed to provide a clear understanding of learning strengths and challenges. These evaluations are especially helpful for diagnosing learning disabilities: neurologically based processing differences that can impact skills like reading, writing, or math. Beyond identifying specific learning challenges, testing can also reveal underlying cognitive or psychological factors that may contribute to difficulties in learning.

At DTS, our evaluations begin with a thorough clinical interview. We gather developmental, educational, medical, and family history, and listen closely to the individual, parents, and teachers to understand current concerns. From there, we use a combination of standardized assessments including cognitive tests, academic achievement measures, processing skills evaluations, IQ testing, and behavioral and emotional assessments, along with observations and informal assessments. This comprehensive approach creates a complete picture of how someone learns and processes information.

The goal is to not only identify areas of difficulty, but also to highlight strengths and guide actionable strategies. Whether for school planning, therapy, or personal insight, our testing process is thorough, compassionate, and designed to empower both the individual and their support system with clarity and understanding.

10/20/2025

Starting therapy, whether for yourself or your child, can feel like a big step. Mackenzie Edwards LCSW understands that, and her goal is to create a space where clients feel both supported and empowered. She works with children, teens, and adults, helping them face challenges like anxiety, phobias, OCD, depression, trauma, and family stress with compassion and practical tools.

With a background in both school settings and private practice, Mackenzie brings insight into what kids, families, and adults need most. She balances structure with flexibility, tailoring each session to the client’s goals. For some, that means talking things through directly; for others, it may involve worksheets, activities, or practices to carry outside of sessions.

Mackenzie believes therapy isn’t just about getting through today’s challenges, it’s about building confidence and resilience for the long term. Whether she’s supporting a child, a family, or an adult, her focus is always on helping clients feel capable, understood, and ready to take on what comes next.

10/17/2025

Anxiety can sneak into your day in ways that feel invisible to others, but very real to you. Maybe it’s the knot in your stomach before a meeting, the endless “what-ifs” keeping you awake at night, or the quiet tension in your chest when you least expect it. Therapy isn’t about magically making the worry disappear, it’s about helping you notice these patterns, understand where they come from, and gently build tools to soothe your mind. Over time, those little moments of peace add up, helping you feel more grounded, more present, and more in control of your own life.

10/15/2025

A safe space can make all the difference when it comes to healing. Christian’s office is designed to feel grounded and welcoming, a place where you can slow down, share openly, and begin working through the patterns or struggles that have been weighing you down. His collaborative, relational style means you don’t have to have everything figured out before you walk through the door.

If you’re ready to take that first step toward deeper healing, we’d love to schedule a session with Christian. Reach out today to book your appointment.

10/13/2025

We had the pleasure of meeting with Toby from ACES last week and enjoying some fabulous coffee! With clinic locations in Fort Worth and Plano, ACES ABA specializes in early intervention and provides services across the lifespan. They are a high-quality, ethical ABA provider, in-network with most major commercial insurances, and have established value-based contracts with Aetna and Optum. With no waitlists, they are ready to support families in need of ABA services and help every child reach their full potential. ACES ABA

10/13/2025

Family therapy is a space where every voice matters. It provides an opportunity to explore patterns, communication challenges, and emotional dynamics that affect the whole family. Whether you’re navigating conflict, major life transitions, or simply want to strengthen connections, family therapy creates a structured, supportive environment for growth and understanding.

Family therapy creates a safe space to slow down, listen, and learn new ways of relating. Together, we explore the patterns that may be keeping your family stuck, while practicing skills that foster empathy, communication, and trust.

If your family feels like conversations often end in tension, if your child’s behavior is creating stress at home, or if you’re struggling to adjust to big life changes family therapy can help. It’s a chance to set aside blame, focus on connection, and grow together in a way that strengthens the whole family system.

If your family is ready to deepen understanding, strengthen bonds, or navigate challenges together, family therapy can provide the guidance and support to move forward as a team.

10/10/2025

Healing from childhood trauma, attachment wounds, or the weight of addiction can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. Wade Christian Peterson (who goes by Christian) specializes in working with adults who are carrying these struggles, helping them find pathways toward healing and resilience. He supports clients navigating anxiety, depression, and addictions of many kinds, including challenges that are often less openly discussed, such as gambling or food addiction.

Christian’s approach is relational and collaborative, built on the belief that therapy doesn’t require you to have everything figured out. Drawing from IFS, EMDR, and attachment-focused therapy, he creates a space where clients can explore the deeper roots of their symptoms and build capacity for lasting change.

For Christian, healing isn’t about “fixing” what’s wrong, it’s about reconnecting with your own story, uncovering protective parts, and moving toward wholeness. His goal is to walk alongside clients as they shift from surviving to living with greater authenticity, connection, and freedom.

10/08/2025

Diagnostic evaluations are more than a set of tests, they’re a way to gain clarity, understanding, and direction for your next steps. At DTS, our evaluations help identify underlying mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma-related disorders, or other psychological conditions. We use a variety of standardized tools to examine emotional, behavioral, attentional, and cognitive functioning, combining this with input from caregivers, self-reports when appropriate, and observational insights to create a thorough, well-rounded picture.

But the process doesn’t end with results. We sit down with you to review findings, answer questions, and translate the information into practical guidance. For some, this might mean therapy recommendations, school or workplace accommodations, or medication management; for others, it could bring long-awaited diagnostic clarity or insight into major life transitions.

Our goal is for every evaluation to feel like a compass, guiding you toward greater understanding, confidence, and access to the resources that matter most. If you’re considering a diagnostic evaluation, we’re here to provide a thorough, compassionate, and supportive experience every step of the way.

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