DUSSAN THERAPY

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Virtual Therapy in Texas

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Virtual Therapy in Texas |

In a world moving lightning speed you may feel like you can’t slow down, have lost your spark, or feel overwhelmed. We get it, we are just human trying figure it all out too.

We are here to help you find tangible steps toward regaining control over the things you value the most without loosing yourself in the demands of everyday life and an ever changing world.

We use a holistic lens that incorporates you as a person amidst your whole lived experience. Peering behind the curtain together we pick up a lantern and see what strengths you already have and where some new skills or coping might come in handy in navigating life. We work collaboratively with our clients to build goals for your therapeutic journey that are backed by evidence based clinical practice.

What sets us apart:

  • 100% Virtual sessions for Texas residents

  • Warm, relatable therapists who push for real growth and transformation

  • Specializing in working with High-Achieving Professionals, High-Performance athletes, Ballet/dance community, Executives, Body/Mind Connection, Women’s Issues, and Relationship to Food/Body, and Anxiety.

  • We offer elite mental training to hone your craft with an unaffiliated practice that offers high-profile client discretion.

  • Our founder is a therapist who has walked the path of an athlete herself who has navigated and lived multiple career paths. We can meet you where you are at on your journey.

Technique. Real. Dedication. Passion.

Why Dussan Therapy?

Technique. Real. Dedication. Passion.

In a world moving lightning speed you may feel like you can’t slow down, have lost your spark, or feel overwhelmed. We get it, we are just human trying figure it all out too.

We are here to help you find tangible steps toward regaining control over the things you value the most without loosing yourself in the demands of everyday life and an ever changing world.

We use a holistic lens that incorporates you as a person amidst your whole lived experience. Peering behind the curtain together we pick up a lantern and see what strengths you already have and where some new skills or coping might come in handy in navigating life. We work collaboratively with our clients to build goals for your therapeutic journey that are backed by evidence based clinical practice.

What sets us apart:

  • 100% Virtual sessions for Texas

  • Warm, relatable therapists who push for real growth and transformation

  • Specializing in working with High-Achieving Professionals, High-Performance athletes, Ballet/dance community, Executives, Body/Mind Connection, Women’s Issues, and Relationship to Food/Body, and Anxiety

Services we offer:

Individual Therapy

A bespoke pathway to healing and growth—collaboratively, we will conduct a careful assessment of your challenges, illuminate and honor your strengths, and design pragmatic, evidence-informed strategies to cultivate emotional resilience and sustain profound, lasting change. Our founder is a former professional level athlete who has navigated career changes and can understand what you are going through and the confidentiality you require.

Treatment & Expertise

Areas of Expertise

  • Personal Growth

  • Career

  • Life transitions

  • High-Performance Athletes

  • High-Achieving Professionals

  • Identity & Cultural Exploration

  • Women’s Issues

  • Perfectionism

  • Stress / Burnout

  • Relationship to Food/Body

  • Self Esteem

  • Body / Mind Connection

  • Nutrition & Lifestyle

  • Anxiety

  • Holistic Mental Health

  • Postpartum depression / anxiety

  • Attachment / Family of Origin

  • ADHD

  • Grief & Loss

  • Depression

  • Relationship / Communication Issues

Professional Experience

Education

  • M.A. in Community Counseling, Loyola University Chicago

  • B.A. (Cum Laude) in Psychology, Southern Illinois University Carbondale

  • Minor in Spanish, Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Certifications

  • LPC-Associate under supervision of Sarah Arnold, LPC-S

  • Mindfulness Based Interventions Specialization

  • DBT Acceptance Skills Training Part 1 & Part 2

  • Introduction to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

  • School of Unlearning: A Therapist's Guide to Memory Reconsolidation, Grief and Healing

Professional Career Beyond Psychotherapy

  • High End Retail / Sales / Management (10+yrs)

  • Dance and Swim instructor and coaching (5+yrs)

  • Professional level dance performance & training (20+ yrs of experience in ballet, jazz, modern, and hip-hop)

  • Attended a competitive visual and performing arts high school, dance focus

  • Extensive dance training and summer Intensives at Faubough School of Ballet, and Integrity Dance Studio in Illinios

  • Company dance member of SIUC (Southern Illinois University Carbondale)

  • Summer Intensives with River North Dance Chicago

Treatment techniques

Technique is something Gwendolyn has taken seriously since her days as professional level ballet dancer; it’s the foundation for everything.
That being said, the therapeutic techniques she uses most often are:

  • Client-Centered

  • Mindfulness

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Social Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT)

  • Narrative

  • Strengths Based

  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)


Contact Us

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Currently offering individual sessions for adults 18+

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