About Crescent Counseling in Dallas

We want to help you find therapy in Dallas.

Crescent Counseling provides therapy in Dallas, TX for trauma, anxiety, couples, emerging adulthood, disordered eating, Brainspotting, and Safe and Sound Protocol.

You’re feeling overwhelmed with your search to find a therapist in Dallas. It feels like they’re all saying the same thing, and when you finally land on someone you like, they often don’t respond. How do you find someone who meets your needs and really gets what YOU are all about?

Amanda Stretcher & Allison Schmid provide trauma therapy, anxiety therapy, couples counseling, emerging adulthood, eating disorder therapy, Brainspotting, and Safe and Sound Protocol online and in person in Dallas.

Our Story

We are Amanda and Allison, your therapists at Crescent Counseling.

We have worked together for years, connecting over our shared passion for cultivating healing in our Dallas community. We love seeing the growth our clients are capable of and are dedicated to helping you on your path to becoming healthier as an individual and in your relationships.

As female therapists in Dallas, we created Crescent Counseling to offer trauma-informed, relational therapy that moves beyond surface-level coping strategies.

Crescent Counseling is a therapy practice in Dallas, Texas offering individual therapy, couples counseling, and nervous system-focused care. We specialize in supporting adults navigating anxiety, trauma, attachment wounds, and relational disconnection through embodied, relational, and evidence-informed approaches.

Our Philosophy

We believe in your ability for growth and change. We provide a supportive therapy space in-person and online to help guide you towards greater alignment with yourself and your values. We believe in you, and we want to help you take the steps needed to feel healthy, safe, and connected. This often means healing your past, finding peace in your present, and feeling hopeful about your future. We can equip you with the tools to navigate your life, and we specialize in counseling for:

Ready to learn more about starting therapy near you?

Connect with us below. Let us get to know a little about you, share more about ourselves, and explore if therapy with us could be right for you. Mental health in Dallas is important to us, so we’d love to share other resources we know of that may be a fit if we aren’t the best therapist for you!

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Specialized Training & Trauma-Informed Care

Crescent Counseling integrates advanced training in Brainspotting, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, the Safe and Sound Protocol, and Gottman-informed couples therapy. Our trauma-informed care in Dallas prioritizes nervous system regulation and relational safety to support lasting change.

Why Choose Crescent Counseling?

Choosing a therapist in Dallas can feel overwhelming. Many people searching for the best therapists in Dallas are looking for someone who feels steady, relational, and deeply attuned. Our practice is intentionally boutique, allowing us to offer thoughtful, trauma-informed therapy that integrates nervous system awareness with practical relational tools.

Serving Dallas & Surrounding Communities

We provide in-person therapy in Dallas and serve individuals and couples throughout North Dallas and surrounding communities. Virtual therapy is available across Texas.

Begin Therapy in Dallas

If you’re looking for a therapist in Dallas for individual therapy or couples counseling, you’re invited to request a consultation. This brief call allows us to learn more about your goals and determine whether our approach feels aligned for you.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Our Dallas Therapy Practice

  • Yes. Trauma therapy is one of the types of therapy at the core of Amand'a’s focus of our work. She integrates Brainspotting, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and nervous system-focused approaches to support healing from PTSD, developmental trauma, and relational injury.

  • Yes. Allison provide couples counseling in Dallas grounded in Gottman-informed and attachment-based methods to help partners repair conflict and strengthen connection.

  • Yes. Anxiety therapy in Dallas often overlaps with trauma and attachment work. We support clients experiencing high-functioning anxiety, hypervigilance, and chronic stress.

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