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Dahlia Wellness offers counseling services for individuals ages 15+.  Younger clients are considered on a case by case basis. Guardians are highly encouraged and expected to be involved in the process when the main client is the child.

Each therapist keeps their own schedule. Some weekend or evening hours may be available by request.

Counseling or traditional talk therapy, has long been recognized and proven repeatedly as an effective treatment for a host of emotional and behavioral difficulties. The therapeutic process is unique to each individual, but in general includes identifying things in your life that you wish to change or receive support on, then agreeing upon a way forward in which the therapist is there to guide and support you in the process.

Therapists are bound to legal and ethical standards that protect your privacy, the integrity of the relationship, and your best interests. While an authentic rapport between the client and therapist is essential to growth, the therapist puts your needs and best interest first in the therapy session. The therapist is legally obligated to keep your information private, and highly trained as a professional listener. Therapists are ethically obligated to refer out if there are differences between the therapist and the client that get in the way of the therapist’s ability to provide the best care possible to the client.

There is nothing wrong with you! So many of the reasons people seek therapy are a normal part of the human experience. Many people feel that there is a stigma attached to seeking counseling/therapy/mental health treatment. Dahlia Wellness is a huge proponent of the movement to stamp out stigma, and empowers individuals to seek the care that they need. Dahlia Wellness staff seek counseling and wellness services for themselves as a regular part of self-care.

Confidentiality is a legal word for privacy. Dahlia Wellness is legally mandated to report suspected or known child abuse or elder abuse, to take action if you intend to harm yourself or someone else, and may be required to release information when subpoenaed by a court of law. Other than these exceptions, Dahlia Wellness is legally and ethically required to keep the information that you share in therapy private and can only release information with your written permission.

Dahlia Wellness follows the American Counseling Association code of ethics (https://www.counseling.org/docs/default-source/ethics/2014-code-of-ethics.pdf?sfvrsn=2d58522c_4) and is bound by the laws and rules of each state licensing board in which therapists provide care.

Equine therapy is not offered as a primary service, but on a select case by case basis.  Equines may be used to assist in the therapeutic process when appropriate and only within the scope of training of Dahlia Wellness staff and in adherence to the American Counseling Association’s Animal Assisted Therapy Competencies (https://www.counseling.org/docs/default-source/competencies/animal-assisted-therapy-competencies-june-2016.pdf?sfvrsn=c469472c_14). Per the ACA, animal assisted (equine) therapy is integrated into the counseling process when appropriate and is not used as a standalone intervention. Dahlia Wellness follows the Natural Lifemanship trauma-responsive approach to integrating equine therapy. 

In order to be licensed as a therapist you must meet the extensive educational criteria dictated per state, work providing counseling to a full-time caseload under the supervision of a qualified supervisor for at least 2 years, and pass a licensure exam. Therapists who work with Dahlia Wellness are either fully licensed or license-eligible and must follow the rules and laws put forth per state, which offer protection for clients seeking therapy services.

Dahlia Wellness seeks to operate within the scope of its practice at all times, and will inform clients as soon as it becomes known if the therapist believes that the client has needs that would be best treated elsewhere. Dahlia Wellness does not employ a certified addiction professional, and does treat severe eating disorders.

No, Dahlia Wellness does not have any staff members that can prescribe medication.

Dahlia Wellness is a primarily self pay practice with select insurances accepted. . This varies by state. Inquire for additional information.

Yes, please contact us directly to discuss.

Telehealth is available where approrpiate based on client age and need.  

Wellness events are posted on the website and on social media. Events may also be posted on websites or social media accounts of co-sponsors. Dahlia Wellness will not solicit participation from counseling clients for wellness events.