We are aware that during this unusual time period that our services may need to be adjusted to meet client needs. In general, it has been our belief that face-to-face counseling is the most effective. In today’s world situation, however, we recognize some may prefer or need to stay in. In the light of this, we’re offering the option of telephone or encrypted telemed counseling to current and new clients. (These services are now offer through HIPPA compliant and encrypted services.) This option involves new clients filling out intake forms (links on first page of this site) and either faxing them to (817) 275-3720 or emailing them to our office at centerstaff@hotmail.com. Arrangement of payment method needs to be made with our office and we are glad to file insurance claims when appropriate. Credit cards are accepted. Our therapists are licensed in the state of Texas and we’re only offering this service to individuals in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

Our offices are sanitized daily and staff will maintain the appropriate distance. Safety is very much our concern.

If you are an existing client, just call the office and let it be known that you prefer this method of getting therapy. 817-275-3617 Your therapist will call you to arrange a session time. If you’re a new client, Dr. Carol Doss will return your call. You can fax in your intake form(s), which will be given to your therapist.

We want to be of help to anyone we can during this time of anxiety and uncertainty.

Relationships

YOU GET THE BEST & WORST

Relationships add to your life. Insurance statistics say this–people who are married live longer, but living intimately with another human being is one of the hardest things we humans do. Really smart people have no edge here. Married or not, your partner gets the best…and the worst of you. This is in the nature of […]

HAPPY PARTNER?

Although some individuals seem to enjoy a competitive interaction with their mates, you need your partner to win sometimes. Some people work hard to win as many relationship arguments as they can, but this can backfire on you in a big way. If your partner always loses with you, she won’t want to be with […]

LAST DITCH EFFORT–MAKING RELATIONSHIPS LAST

I get why people don’t come into counseling when they first have trouble in a relationship. It’s weird to sit down and talk to a complete stranger about very personal things…besides, you hope it’ll just go away. Relationships are complex and vital and, outside of parenting, they’re the hardest thing we do in this world. […]

DON’T EXPLAIN TO YOUR PARTNER

You don’t mean to be defensive; you’re just trying to explain. In the middle of a relationship conflict, however, no one wants to be explained to. Communication in relationships is often complicated. The most frequent complaint I hear from clients is that their mate doesn’t listen. The partner, however, insists he listens. Who’s right? It […]

RELATIONSHIP TROUBLE SIMMERING

All couples have disagreements at times, but trouble starts brewing when these conflicts aren’t resolved. I mean, resolved so everyone feels understood and satisfied with the outcome. This means that both partners actually hear one another, paying attention to the concerns of both. Everyone comes out of these arguments feeling their issues were aired and seriously considered. […]

DON’T JUST ASK

When clients sit in my office, explaining their relationship problems, I always ask about their communication and they always tell me that they listen well. I believe that they think they listen, but if their relationship partner is sitting in the session with them when I ask this question, they often shake their heads when I […]

RELATIONSHIPS–THE COMPATIBILITY HOAX

Lots of people are looking for love and floundering around about what gives them the best shot at a satisfying, enduring love. After having several failed relationships, they often try to find a mate with whom they share preferences and opinions. This sadly can lead to even more relationship disaster.The trouble is that individuals get […]

WHY DO THEY BATTER?

I recently came across a comment that lots of professionals weigh in on why people stay with partners who batter, but not many discuss why batters batter.I’m not going to give you a diagnosis. These are offered up and folks latch on to them. Various labels are often thrown at each other in the manner of weapons. […]

SHE SAYS YOU NEVER LISTEN….

For a long time I’ve been talking about the importance of listening to your partner. The urge is to explain your position and most people do this over and over because they don’t feel heard by the other person. On the other hand, your mate isn’t feeling heard either. So both of you keep repeating […]

COMFORTING OTHERS

Being around a grieving person can be really awkward. Whether this individual is mourning the death of a loved one or the end of a relationship, it can be hard to know what to say to him.Some people just flat out avoid individuals dealing with these kinds of losses. They may feel bad about doing […]

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