Business Details
Compassionate Mental Health Counseling in Plano, TX
At Payson Counseling Group, we believe that seeking help requires courage and commitment to meaningful change. Our team of licensed professionals, doctoral students, and post-master's interns is dedicated to guiding individuals, families, and groups through life's challenges with empathy and expertise. Specializing in trauma therapy, relationship counseling, and age-specific interventions, we provide a safe space for personal growth and emotional healing.With locations in Plano and Southlake, Texas, we offer flexible scheduling including evening and Saturday appointments to accommodate diverse client needs. Our practice combines evidence-based methodologies like EMDR and play therapy with personalized care, ensuring each client receives tailored support for their unique journey toward mental wellness.
Services
Adult Counseling
Group Counseling
LGBTQ Therapy
Couples Counseling
Child Play Therapy
Adolescent Therapy
Family Counseling
EMDR Therapy
Play Therapy
Activity Therapy
Highlights and features
- We offer fully licensed professional counselors and trained interns
- Our team provides customized counseling approaches for each client
- We offer evening and Saturday appointments for client convenience
- We specialize in trauma therapy using EMDR techniques
- We serve both Plano and Southlake communities
Services
Adult Counseling
Our adult counseling services help clients address emotional challenges, relationship issues, and life transitions. Through personalized therapy sessions, we assist adults in developing coping strategies and improving mental well-being. Our licensed therapists use evidence-based approaches to create tailored treatment plans for each client's unique needs.
Play Therapy
Play therapy addresses emotional and behavioral challenges in children through developmentally appropriate interventions. Using play as a communication tool, our therapists help children express feelings and process experiences. This specialized approach creates a safe environment for children to develop emotional regulation and social skills.
EMDR Therapy
EMDR therapy effectively treats trauma, anxiety, and addiction through structured processing techniques. Our trained specialists use bilateral stimulation to help clients reprocess distressing memories. This evidence-based approach promotes healing from past experiences and reduces symptoms of PTSD and related conditions.
Couples Therapy
Our couples therapy services strengthen relationships through improved communication and emotional connection. We help partners navigate commitment decisions, resolve conflicts, and rebuild trust. The therapeutic process focuses on creating mutual understanding and developing healthy relationship patterns.
Family Counseling
Family counseling improves communication and relationships among family members. Our therapists work with families to address behavioral issues and develop effective parenting strategies. The collaborative approach helps families create supportive environments and resolve interpersonal challenges.
People
Jodi Payson
Founder/Owner
Dr. Jodi Payson is a licensed professional counselor with specialized training in play therapy and EMDR. She leads our Plano practice with over 20 years of experience in mental health counseling. Her expertise includes trauma recovery and child development.
Krysten Ohlig
Counselor
Krysten Ohlig provides counseling services in Plano with expertise in play therapy and trauma treatment. She works with children and families using evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Her compassionate care focuses on creating safe healing environments.
Karen Ewing
Counselor
Karen Ewing offers counseling services in Plano with specialized training in play therapy and EMDR techniques. She works with children and families to address emotional and behavioral challenges. Her approach emphasizes creating trusting therapeutic relationships.
Christyna Skidmore
Counselor
Christyna Skidmore provides mental health counseling in Plano with perinatal mental health certification. She works with women and families through various life transitions. Her practice focuses on maternal mental health and family dynamics.
Loretta Lynn Sanchez
Counselor
Loretta Lynn Sanchez offers telehealth counseling services with expertise in play therapy and trauma treatment. She works with clients across Texas through virtual sessions. Her practice focuses on accessible mental health care for diverse populations.
Questions
What counseling services are available?
We offer adult counseling, play therapy, EMDR, couples therapy, and family counseling with licensed professionals in Plano and Southlake.
What are your session fees?
Licensed providers charge $125-150/hour; interns charge $80-100/session. Payment details are available on each provider's page.
Do you accept insurance?
Providers have different insurance contracts. We provide receipts for out-of-network claims and recommend checking with your insurance company.
What are your office hours?
We offer flexible scheduling with Monday-Friday 8AM-8PM and Saturday 9AM-2PM appointments in Plano.
