Welcome to our Dallas counseling blog, where Crescent Counseling’s Amanda Stretcher, LPC-S and Allison Schmid, LPC, shares insights on trauma therapy, couples counseling, nervous system regulation, adulting, relationships, Brainspotting, and the Safe and Sound Protocol, all written for people seeking real healing and support.
Recent Blogs About Therapy in Dallas
How to Share About Your Trauma Therapy Without Overloading Your Relationship
A Dallas therapist explains how to talk about trauma with loved ones while maintaining boundaries and emotional safety.
Why I Use Brainspotting in Trauma-Informed Therapy
A Dallas therapist explains why she uses Brainspotting as a key trauma-informed approach in her clinical work.
A New Pathway for Regulation: The Rest and Restore Protocol
I’m excited to now offer Rest and Restore Protocol (RRP) at Crescent Counseling, integrating it alongside the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) and Brainspotting to create a personalized therapy experience. Just like no two people are the same, no two nervous systems respond in exactly the same way. This is why having multiple options for nervous system support is essential. Whether we work with Rest and Restore Protocol, Safe and Sound Protocol, Brainspotting, or a combination of all three, my goal is to help you find the right path toward regulation.
Brainspotting for Trauma: What to Expect in Your First Session in Dallas
If you’ve ever felt stuck in traditional talk therapy, like you understand your trauma but still feel it in your body, Brainspotting might be exactly what you need. This powerful therapy can help process trauma, anxiety, and PTSD by working with your brain and body, not just your thoughts.
The Benefits of Safe and Sound Protocol for Helping Professionals
In this blog, we're diving into a game-changer: the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP). It's not your typical self-care routine—it's a neuroscience-based approach designed to enhance resilience and well-being by soothing the nervous system through auditory interventions. Let's explore how SSP can be a powerful tool in our journey toward greater professional satisfaction and personal fulfillment.
Ready to Go Deeper?
If something in these articles resonates, you don’t have to figure it out alone. We offer trauma-informed therapy in Dallas, including Brainspotting intensives, Safe and Sound Protocol support, and relational therapy for individuals and couples.
You’re welcome to reach out for a consultation for therapy in Dallas to explore what your nervous system might need next.