Dallas Knowlton

Getting help should feel like something you can actually do. For a lot of families, insurance is the part that makes it feel impossible. I went into private practice specifically so I could take that off the table. I work primarily with children, adolescents, and families. The families I see are usually navigating something that is just hard: a kid who is struggling in school, a teenager who is shutting down, parents who are not sure how to reach them. Sometimes it is a big transition. Sometimes it is the slow buildup of stress that nobody quite had words for yet. I have been doing this for 17 years. Most of that time was spent in clinic settings, where I saw a lot of people and had to move fast. I learned a great deal in those environments. I also learned that real therapeutic progress requires time, consistency, and a relationship where the client actually feels known. That is what I am building in private practice. My approach is direct and warm. I am not interested in jargon. I want to understand what is actually going on and work with you on what will actually help. Sessions are fully telehealth, which means no commute, more scheduling flexibility, and care that fits into your actual life. I look forward to seeing if we are a good fit.

My focus is children, adolescents, and families. I have worked with kids as young as five and teenagers who showed up to session convinced they did not need to be there. Families in my practice are often trying to improve how they communicate with each other, navigate a difficult transition, or just get through a period that feels overwhelming. I work best with clients who want a therapist who is present and direct. I ask real questions. I notice the things that do not quite add up. And I always bring it back to what matters most to you and your family. I want to be clear about what I do not specialize in: substance use, trauma, PTSD, eating disorders, OCD, panic, and high-acuity presentations are outside my scope. If any of those sound like your situation, I will do my best to point you toward someone who specializes in that area.

I have ADHD, and I will go ahead and mention that because I think it is relevant. It means I can follow a complicated, nonlinear story without losing the thread. I remember what you told me three sessions ago. I notice the connection between the thing you brought up today and the thing you mentioned weeks back. I have been doing this work for a long time. I have sat with kids who were not sure they trusted anyone, families who were not sure they were going to make it through, and teenagers who came in every week trying to figure out who they were. I care about this work. If you are looking for a therapist who will stay engaged and keep showing up, I look forward to seeing if we are a good fit.