March Allen Neighbors Network recap

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Mar 20
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Allen Neighbors Network Group Picture, March 12, 2026

Gradients Counseling: Practice Overview

Gradients Counseling is a private mental health practice operated by Rosa Hwang, LPC, serving adult clients in Dallas, Texas, and virtually across the state.

The practice is designed for individuals seeking structured, goal-oriented therapy and support in implementing meaningful change.

About the Practice

Gradients Counseling focuses on working with adult clients who are motivated to engage in the therapeutic process. Services emphasize the application and integration of strategies discussed during sessions into daily life.

All services are available either in person in Dallas or via telehealth throughout Texas.

Provider Background

Rosa Hwang is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over seven years of clinical experience across multiple treatment settings, including:

Inpatient psychiatric care
Outpatient hospital clinics
Community mental health
Juvenile justice system
Telehealth services
Eating disorder treatment at inpatient, residential, and partial hospitalization levels

Her clinical approach is informed by this range of experience and incorporates trauma-informed care and evidence-based practices.

Credentials & Qualifications

Licensed Professional Counselor, Texas (#83783)
B.S. in Applied Psychology, New York University
M.Ed./Ed.S. in Counselor Education, University of Florida
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) trained
Experience in high-acuity eating disorder treatment settings (3 years)
Ketamine-assisted therapy training (in progress)

Areas of Focus

Services at Gradients Counseling include support in the following areas:

Eating disorders
Trauma-informed care
LGBTQIA+ identity and mental health
Korean-American cultural experiences

Services & Rates

Gradients Counseling offers the following services:

Free 15-Minute Consultation — $0

An initial consultation to discuss client needs, review services, and determine fit.

Individual Therapy Session (50 minutes) — $175

Standard one-on-one therapy sessions focused on assessment, treatment planning, and skill development.

Meal Support Session — $225

Structured sessions designed to support individuals experiencing eating disorders or disordered eating, conducted before, during, or after meals.

Beyond the Plate (Group Session) — $50 per session (billed monthly)

A weekly group therapy session focused on the emotional and relational aspects of food and body image.

Schedule: Mondays at 6:30 PM (Dallas)

Contact Information

Location:The Meeting Place13612 Midway Rd #601Dallas, TX 75244

Phone: 214-305-6754

Email: rosa@gradientscounseling.com

Website: www.gradientscounseling.com

Summary

Gradients Counseling provides outpatient mental health services for adults, with a focus on structured, evidence-based care and accessibility through both in-person and virtual formats.

Thank you,

Gradients Counseling for sponsoring this month's network and for being a proud official partner of Neighbors Counseling.

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The Mendery: Practice Overview

The Mendery is a group mental health practice based in Dallas, Texas, providing therapy services for adults, couples, families, and children. The practice offers both in-person and virtual care, with a focus on evidence-based and relational approaches to treatment.

About the Practice

The Mendery provides outpatient therapy services designed to support individuals navigating a range of mental health and life challenges. Services are delivered by licensed and experienced therapists and are tailored to meet the needs of each client.

The practice emphasizes long-term, relational, and evidence-based therapy, with a focus on fostering sustainable change and improved overall functioning.

Services Offered

Individual Therapy

Individual therapy is available for adults seeking support with a variety of concerns, including:

Anxiety
Attachment-related concerns
Depression
Grief and loss
LGBTQ+ support
Life transitions
Relationship concerns
Spirituality
Stress management
Trauma

Couples Therapy

Couples therapy is available for partners at all stages of a relationship, including non-married, married, and pre-marital couples. Services focus on improving communication and strengthening relational dynamics.

Common areas addressed include:

Infidelity
Communication challenges
Intimacy concerns
Past relationships
Infertility
Extended family dynamics
Stress
Parenting
LGBTQ+ affirming care
Recurrent unresolved conflicts

Family Therapy

Family therapy supports families experiencing transitions or challenges, with involvement from parents, children, adolescents, and emerging adults.

Common areas of focus include:

Marriage and divorce transitions
Prenatal and postpartum adjustments
Grief and loss
Parenting support
Transition to college and adulthood
New medical or psychological diagnoses

Play Therapy

Play therapy is offered for children and utilizes developmentally appropriate methods to support emotional expression and behavioral regulation.

Common concerns addressed include:

Social stress
Behavioral difficulties
Anger
Isolation
Family transitions
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma

Group Therapy

The Mendery offers a range of group therapy options designed to support individuals through shared experiences and structured discussion.

Living with Loss

Focus: Grief and loss related to the death of a loved one
Format: Open group (ages 18+)
Schedule:
- Group 1: Mondays at 10 AM (in-person, currently enrolling)
- Group 2: Thursdays at 4 PM (in-person, currently full)
Facilitators: Joelle Pahl, LCSW; Alyssa Strenger, PsyD

Navigating Relational Loss Across the Political Spectrum

Focus: Relationship strain influenced by differing political perspectives
Format: Virtual
Schedule: Contact for details
Facilitator: Joelle Pahl, LCSW

Beyond the Plate

Focus: Emotional and relational aspects of food, body image, and eating behaviors
Schedule: Mondays at 6:30 PM (in-person)
Facilitators: Lily Carrera, LCSW; Rosa Hwang, LPC

Evidence-Based Approaches

Therapists at The Mendery utilize a range of evidence-based modalities, including:

Psychodynamic Therapy
Client-Centered Therapy
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Existential Therapy
Relational Therapy
Interpersonal Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Location & Contact

Address: 2600 State Street Dallas, TX 75204

Phone: (469) 890-0459

Website: www.themendery.com

The Mendery Collective (Provider Model)

The Mendery also offers a hybrid practice model, referred to as The Mendery Collective, designed for mental health professionals seeking a balance between independence and support.

Model Overview

The Collective provides:

Administrative support
Shared marketing resources
Professional collaboration opportunities
Flexibility in scheduling, fees, and policies

This model is intended for psychiatrists, psychologists, and therapists who want to maintain autonomy while benefiting from a collaborative environment.

Comparison of Practice Models

Private Practice

Full responsibility for expenses
Full autonomy over scheduling, fees, and policies
Responsible for marketing and client inquiries

Traditional Group Practice

Shared overhead costs
Administrative support
Increased referral reach
Reduced autonomy
Split earnings

The Mendery Collective

Shared marketing expenses
Administrative support
Autonomy over scheduling, fees, and policies
Opportunities for collaboration
No non-compete agreements or long-term lease requirements

Summary

The Mendery provides outpatient mental health services across individual, relational, and group formats, utilizing evidence-based approaches. In addition to client services, the practice offers a hybrid model for providers seeking both independence and operational support.