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Brain-Body BasedTherapy
At North Star, we walk beside you as compassionate companions on this transformative journey, dedicated to fostering a sense of hope and healing. Our diverse range of expertise is committed to ensuring your experience is not just positive, but deeply impactful and addressing needs from individual growth to relationships and family. Experience the strength that comes from embracing a life of whole-heartedness and mindful relationships, guided by our continuous personal growth.
Our services cater to individuals of all ages, from children to couples, teens to adults. Let us be your guide as you navigate life's challenges and innate ability to heal and change..
Brainspotting
Brainspotting (BSP) is a powerful, fast working, neuroexperiential focused treatment method that easily integrates into other therapies. At its core, BSP draws upon both the neurobiological attunement and the therapist’s deep relational attunement to the client. Using Eye position to gain direct access to the what you want to work on in the Brain, The two attunements work together to create a powerful framework that enhances healing, expansion, and regulation.
Perinatal Mental Health Counseling
We provide mind-body-based support for individuals and families navigating the journey of pregnancy and postpartum. At North Star Counseling & Wellness, we recognize the unique challenges and emotional complexities that arise during this transformative time in both prenatal and postpartum. Our skilled therapists offer a space to address concerns such as anxiety, depression, birth trauma, body pain, and adjustment issues before and after childbirth. With a focus on holistic well-being, we tailor our therapeutic approaches to meet the diverse needs of expectant and new parents, helping them navigate this transition with confidence and resilience. Whether you're seeking support for prenatal concerns, struggling with postpartum challenges, or simply need a listening ear, we're here to provide the guidance and care you deserve.
Couples Therapy
We specialize in helping partners strengthen their relationships and navigate challenges together. At North Star Counseling & Wellness, we understand that every relationship is unique, which is why we offer personalized and holistic Couples Therapy. Our experienced therapists utilize evidence-based approaches to address communication issues, resolve conflicts, and foster deeper emotional connections. Whether you're facing conflicts, seeking to enhance intimacy, or simply looking to strengthen your bond, we're here to support you on your journey toward a healthier and more fulfilling relationship.
Safe and Sound Protocol
A listening therapy to increase felt safety, social connection, and emotional regulation.
Developed by neuroscientist Dr. Stephen Porges, the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is a research-based listening therapy used to reduce stress and auditory sensitivity while enhancing social engagement and resilience.
Heart Math
HeartMath is a unique technology used to improve emotional, mental, and physical health. It's based on scientific research and validated techniques. Studies show that using HeartMath techniques can lower stress levels, increase energy, and achieve a state of optimal clarity, perception, and performance. Recommended for anxiety treatment, stress reduction and athletes and performers.
Telehealth
It isn’t always possible for people to walk into our offices for face-to-face counseling. Whether it is because of distance, schedules or other reasons, our secure HIPPA compliant online counseling is a great option. Whether it is early in the morning, on a lunch break or after the kids go to bed, online counseling might work for you!
Animal Therapy
Animal-assisted therapy can significantly reduce pain, anxiety, depression, fatigue, and more. Pet therapy has been shown to improve energy levels, self-esteem, mood, and decrease depression. The simple act of petting a dog during your therapy session can increase the effectiveness of therapy, lower your stress, and help to push through your internal walls. Pet therapy is especially helpful for attachment and developmental disorders.
Intensives
Intensives are like retreats. Both client and therapist come prepared to do deep work on an issue or pattern. Intensives are created to dedicate serious time to your recovery from a problematic issue without the distractions of day to day duties, tasks, and time limits. We dive deep into the issue to resolve or significantly lesson the impact at a core level. In a weekend, we accomplish what could normally take 6 months or more in weekly therapy sessions.
MFT Supervision and Brainspotting Consultation
We are currently able to offer supervision for those seeking MFT licensure.
We are currently offering Brainspotting Consultation towards Certification.
Important Questions
Do you accept Insurance?
We do not accept insurance because we do not believe it is the best client care. This allows you to direct your own treatment and allows more time to be spent in direct interaction with clients, rather than billing and answering to insurance companies. You are welcome to request reimbursement from your insurance carrier directly; information and Super Bills can be provided to assist in your appeal will be provided at your request. We also accept HSA payments.
Disclosure: Your rights and protections against surprise medical bills and your right to receive a good faith estimate of expected charges.
What should I do in an Emergency?
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a United States-based suicide prevention network of over 160 crisis centers that provides 24/7 service via a toll-free hotline with the number 1-800-273-8255. It is available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
Because our counselors are usually busy with clients, if there is urgent crisis, it is best for you to call the hotline or get yourself to the nearest emergency room.
Do you offer telehealth?
North Star Counseling and Wellness is conveniently located just North of the DFW airport on NorthMain Street in Grapevine, TX.
Telehealth videoconference sessions are also available with all of our counselors for clients located throughout Colorado, Florida, and Texas.
What is the cancellation policy?
All appointments must be cancelled 24hours in advance or you will still be responsible for the appointment fee. Emergency situations do occasionally arise, and this failed appointment fee may be waived; however, because there is often a wait for appointment times, it is important for those that need appointments that we maintain this policy. Every effort will be made to respect your time to the same degree that has been requested of you.
If you are feeling ill and would like to switch to a telehealth appointment, that option is always available to you. Please text or email your counselor directly to make that switch.
What is the inclement weather / illness policy?
Please feel free to text or email your counselor directly to switch any appointment to a telehealth meeting. We want you to always be safe driving, so do not hesitate to take advantage of videoconferencing and stay cozy at home. If your counselors cannot drive safely or needs to switch to a telehealth meeting, we will let you know as early as possible. We ask that if any time you are experiencing a fever that you switch to a telehealth appointment. For symptoms such as a cough or sneezing, we ask that you switch to telehealth or wear a mask to your appointment.
If you are unable to do a telehealth session, options for rescheduling will be discussed with your clinician.
What are the limits of confidentiality?
Your confidentiality is always a priority in this process. Your identity, personal information, and the topics you discuss will be protected with the highest standards available. Without your written permission, information about you shall not be shared. Even after written permission is granted, it may be revoked at any time. If there is concern of danger or harm to yourself and/or others, we are legally required to report this information to the authorities to ensure the safety of all. In the case that you are threatening harm to yourself, we may be obliged to contact loved ones to provide protection and/or seek more intensive treatment. We may also be required to take protective actions if it is believed that you are threatening harm to another. These actions may include notifying the potential victim, contacting police, or more intensive treatment. We are obliged by law to report any suspicion or allegation of abuse or neglect of a child, elderly or disabled person.
Email should primarily be used for appointment re-scheduling and is not the media for sensitive, therapeutic material. If you choose to communicate by email at some point in our work together, please be aware that email is not completely confidential. All emails are retained in the logs of the internet service providers from which it is sent and received. While under normal circumstances these logs are not viewed, they are, in theory, available to be read by the system administrator(s) of the internet service provider. If more than ten minutes per week is spent reading and responding to your emails, we reserve the right to bill this time on a prorated basis.
While our counselors do everything in our power to maintain your confidentiality, it is important to recognize that there may be a limit to confidentiality when using telehealth technology, depending on your location and connection. You are responsible for ensuring privacy in your space. We recommend using headphones or earbuds as one privacy protection.
