Welcome to
Our practice
Mental health services conveniently located in central Dallas
FOUNDING
Jamie Pederson, LCSW-S and Dr. Tabatha Chansard co-founded Dallas Emotional Health to serve clients in the Dallas/Forth Worth area who are struggling with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, parenting concerns, behavioral difficulties, and other emotional challenges.
SPECIALIZATIONS
As licensed therapists with specializations in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based practices, our therapists believe in empowering clients to manage their emotional health through the knowledge and implementation of increased, targeted, and self-supportive coping skills.
Dallas Emotional Health offers treatment to patients across the lifespan:
Dr. Chansard and Dr. Burchette specialize in the treatment of children, adolescents, and young adults while Jamie Pederson specializes in working with adults.
CONVENIENCE
With offices in the Energy Square Complex near Park Cities, Dallas Emotional Health is conveniently located for clients from Highland Park, University Park, Preston Hollow, Lake Highlands, Lakewood, Knox/Henderson, Uptown and Downtown.
What we treat
Our licensed therapists treat a variety of emotional and behavioral issues
New Clients
What to expect during your initial call and first appointment
To get started, please call 214-292-6636 or email info@dallasemotionalhealth.com and we will do our best to get back
to you within one business day (M-Th). During our initial phone consultation, we will schedule your first
appointment, review payment options, and provide you with login information to our Client Portal where
you can complete new client paperwork.
The purpose of your first appointment is to determine goodness of fit for ongoing therapy. We will
spend time at the beginning of session reviewing your completed paperwork before addressing the
reasons for your visit. If we both agree that we’d like to initiate treatment, we will discuss schedules and
determine a path for moving forward.
Existing Clients
Easily access your private portal
To review, complete or modify your paperwork, please sign onto our secure Client Portal using the
appropriate link below. The Client Portal also allows you to view, modify, or cancel your
appointments outside of the 48 hour window in compliance with the cancellation policy.
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GET IN TOUCH
Have a question or want to schedule an appointment?
Call us at 214-292-6636 or email info@dallasemotionalhealth.com and someone from our team will do their best to respond within one business day (M-Th).
If you have a clinical emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
PARKING AND DIRECTIONS
Parking is free and available in the large lot in front of the building. Parking tickets are validated with your individual therapist. For assistance with directions, please contact general reception at 214-292-6636.
LOCATION
4849 Greenville Ave, Suite 1545, Dallas TX, 75206
We are located on the 15th floor of the Two Energy Square Building on Greenville Avenue and University Blvd.
Conveniently located in Central Dallas with close proximity to the Park Cities (Highland Park and University Park), Uptown, West Village, Lakewood, Lake Highlands and North Dallas neighborhoods.
PRACTICE POLICIES
To review our office policies, please click here
Contact Us
4849 Greenville Ave. Suite 1545
Dallas TX 75206
214-292-6636
info@dallasemotionalhealth.com
Office Hours
Phone Hours
Monday to Thursday
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Session appointments may be available outside of the hours above and are dependent on therapist availability.
THERAPIST BIOS
jamie pederson, lcsw-s
Jamie Pederson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and supervisor specializing in the treatment of adults and adolescents with anxiety disorders, depression, anger management, relationship stressors and/or transitions and other emotional and behavioral difficulties.
Jamie is a specialist in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based practices including Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT).
Jamie achieved her Master of Social Work from New York University and completed post-graduate fellowships at both New York Behavioral Health and Therapy Dallas.
Though trained in evidence-based practices, Jamie believes strongly in the power of a multi-orientation approach. Jamie will choose the appropriate therapeutic intervention to address treatment goals as well as promote emotional insight and increased awareness of behavioral patterns.
Tabatha chansard, phd
Dr. Chansard is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for a variety of emotional and behavioral difficulties. Dr. Chansard completed additional training specializing in the treatment of childhood disorders and is passionate about her work with children, adolescents, and young adults.
Dr. Chansard received her Bachelor’s of Arts in Psychology and Political Science from Southern Methodist University. She received her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from the APA-accredited program at UT Southwestern Medical Center, where she served as Chief Resident. Dr. Chansard subsequently completed her Postdoctoral Fellowship at Therapy Dallas, further specializing in the treatment of anxiety disorders.
Dr. Chansard is the author of Conquer Anxiety Workbook for Teens, and Ultimate Self-Love Workbook for Teen Girls. Her expertise has been featured in informational podcasts, local non-profit organizations, and wellness websites.
Dr. Chansard offers individual therapy and parent consultations utilizing evidence-based treatment modalities. With over 10 years of experience, Dr. Chansard seeks to work empathically and collaboratively with patients, their families, and other health care providers to provide comprehensive care to reduce symptoms, increase self-awareness, and promote emotional wellness.
Treatment is available both in-person or virtually. Dr. Chansard participates in the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (Psypact), allowing her to treat patients across state lines. Click here to see if you are in a qualifying state: Psypact Map
Dennis burchette jr,phd
Dr. Burchette is a licensed clinical psychologist with specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). He brings a wealth of experience through his background of working with a diverse population of children, adolescents, and young adults in both clinical and medical settings.
Dr. Burchette received his doctoral degree from the APA-accredited Clinical Psychology program at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas and his bachelor’s degree in psychology at the University of Arkansas – Fayetteville. During his graduate training, he worked with a range of patients presenting with comorbid physical and mental health concerns in a variety of settings. Dr. Burchette subsequently completed his Postdoctoral Fellowship at Dallas Emotional Health, further specializing in the treatment of anxiety disorders. Dr. Burchette has extensive experience treating clients with various concerns including depression, anxiety, other mood disorders, trauma, pain management, and relationship and behavioral difficulties.
Dr. Burchette approaches therapy with a warm, accepting, non-judgmental, supportive, and collaborative nature to help achieve treatment goals. Dr. Burchette is passionate in his work with children, adolescents, and young adults, and he works to ensure an environment conducive for clients to move at their pace through their emotional wellness journey.
What we treat
anxiety disorders
Empowering those suffering from anxiety to cope more effectively
and achieve emotional wellness
Anxiety is marked by physiological (bodily) and emotional distress provoked by conscious or unconscious fears and/or worries. Although anxiety can manifest differently in varying disorders, it commonly results in a combination of physical sensations (nausea, rapid heart beats, difficulty breathing, trembling) and cognitive/emotional symptoms (negative and worried thoughts, poor concentration, difficulty sleeping, fears of impending doom).
There are several evidence-based treatments for anxiety, some of which include: exposure therapy, cognitive re-structuring, and mindfulness practice. These approaches, combined with dynamic psychotherapeutic work, empower those suffering from anxiety to face fears and worries directly, learn to cope more effectively, and achieve emotional wellness.
Dallas Emotional Health believes in collaboration between therapist, client, and when applicable, full treatment team. Your therapist will discuss the most appropriate intervention for specific anxiety disorders at the initial consultation appointment.
Resources
Conquer Anxiety Workbook for Teens
A book by: Tabatha Chansard, PhD
A book by: Jon Kabat-Zinn
A book by: Albert Ellis, PhD
depression & mood disorders
Helping those suffering from depression and mood disorders to better understand the interconnection between thoughts, emotions and behaviors
Depression and other mood disorders can manifest without warning or known cause and also in reaction to life stressors, transitions, loss and grieving. A noticeable decline in mood can severely impact quality of life and often provoke loss of interest in activities and engagement with others previously deemed pleasurable.
Additional signs and symptoms of depression include changes to appetite, difficulty sleeping/sleeping too often and for longer duration, social withdrawal and isolation, irritability, decreased concentration, and feelings of hopelessness.
Dallas Emotional Health aims to empower those suffering from depression to better understand the interconnection between our thoughts, emotions and behaviors. Our clinicians are trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, an evidence-based practice for the treatment of depression. An integral focus of treatment will be learning strategies to cope with symptoms and continue progressing toward self-identified goals.
Resources
children & adolescents
We value the complexity of each child's or adolescent's individual needs
Children and adolescents often experience distinct behavioral and emotional symptoms that are compounded by unique environmental and educational stressors, and influenced by an ongoing developmental process. Distress in children, therefore, often looks different than in adults. Children/adolescents frequently experience anxiety or emotional distress as physical pain or discomfort, seem irritable and short-tempered, avoid activities that trigger stress, or act-out behaviorally rather than communicate their concerns verbally. These complex and dynamic factors during early development benefit from specific assessment and treatment considerations.
At Dallas Emotional Health, we value the complexity of your child’s individual needs. We work collaboratively with your child/adolescent, parent(s), and as needed with other valued care-givers (e.g., teachers, school counselors, psychiatrists, pediatricians, etc.) to provide comprehensive care to address your child’s specific concerns.
Early intervention and development of key emotional coping skills can equip your child, adolescent, or young adult to successfully manage future emotional distress, increase self-esteem, and promote healthy relationships.
Resources
Conquer Anxiety Workbook for Teens
A book by: Tabatha Chansard, PhD
A book by: Tabatha Chansard, PhD
A series of books by: Dawn Huebner
and Bonnie Matthews
parent consultation
A collaborative process with the goal of increasing positive parenting and decreasing parental distress
Children and adolescents routinely test parental limits, express dissatisfaction with rules, and avoid tasks that interfere with play time (i.e., chores and homework). However, these normal child behaviors can often increase in severity or frequency over time, leading to family distress, chaos in the home, and unhealthy parent-child relationships. With repetition of difficult behaviors, parental patience decreases and tempers rise.
Parent consultation with a therapist provides collaborative support identifying patterns in problematic behaviors and development of targeted solutions. As the parent, you are the expert on your child’s emotional needs, behaviors, and attitudes. As such, parent consultations are a collaborative and dynamic process between you and your therapist with the goal of increasing positive parenting and decreasing parental distress.
Parent consultations can address a variety of behavioral difficulties including, tantrums/meltdowns, opposition/defiance, power struggles, poor communication, and aggressive behaviors. The goal of parent consultation is to help parents find more positive ways to respond to their child’s distress, including communicating and validating your child’s emotions, setting appropriate limits on behavior, and increasing opportunities for positive reinforcement.
Resources
A book by: Daniel Siegel, MD
A book by: Daniel Siegel, MD
Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose
A book by: Daniel Siegel, MD
Practice POLICIES
Cancelation policy
Outside of 48 hours, appointments can be rescheduled or cancelled. Within 48 hours, any changes to appointments will incur a cancellation or change fee equal to the amount of your session rate.
in case of emergency
Dallas Emotional Health does not provide emergency services. If you have a clinical emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
If you are in crisis and need help, call or text 9888 for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL), available 24 hours a day, every day. You can also chat with a service provider by visiting the Lifeline’s website at https://988lifeline.org/
The Crisis Text Line is another free, confidential resource available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Text “HOME” to 741741 and a trained crisis counselor will respond to you with support and information over text message. Visit www.crisistextline.org
Good Faith Estimate
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost.
Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.
For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 1-800-985-3059.
Resources
Next gen anxiety relief strategies for today’s teens
Anxiety is a difficult emotion to manage―especially with all of the stressors that come with the teenage years. From surviving awkward social situations to getting into college, it’s normal for teens to feel anxious. This book arms teens with effective tools to tackle worrying―so that anxiety doesn’t have to be overwhelming.
Using the latest strategies from CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and mindfulness therapies, teens will learn how to control their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors so that they don’t trigger anxiety. With real scenarios they might face at school, home, or with friends, this book is every teenager’s secret weapon to stay cool in stressful and scary moments.
The Conquer Anxiety Workbook for Teens includes:
Set off on a journey of self-love with this workbook for girls age 12 to 16
Adolescence can be an exciting yet confusing time for teen girls, who often wrestle with insecurities as they try to figure out who they are and how they fit into the world. This workbook helps them quiet their doubts and discover how to become their own cheerleader.
What sets this self-love workbook apart from other self-help books:
Dr. Chansard Podcast Interview
Dr. Chansard was recently interviewed on Language During Mealtime, a podcast by certified speech language pathologist and children’s book author Becca Eisenberg. The entire episode is available by clicking play on the icon to the left or you can listen by clicking the link below.