Our practice

Our Therapists

What we treat

New Clients

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

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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THERAPIST BIOS

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.

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

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

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.

depression & mood disorders

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.

children & adolescents

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.

parent consultation

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.

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