Unique issues deserve specialized approaches
Our Approach
At Layers Counseling Specialists, we believe in providing the highest quality care tailored to your unique needs. To achieve this, we offer a dual model of care that combines the expertise of Specialist Clinicians and Focused Clinicians (specialists-in-training). This approach allows us to provide expert-level care while making therapy more accessible for clients at different price points.
Here’s a quick guide to understanding the difference between these two roles:
Specialist Clinicians
Our specialists are seasoned professionals with years of intensive training in their specific areas of expertise.
They have:
Extensive Training: Completed rigorous programs and acquired advanced knowledge in their specialty areas.
Supervision and Consultation: Engaged in ongoing supervision and consultation to stay at the forefront of their fields.
Specialized Modalities: Mastered specific therapeutic techniques and modalities.
Proven Track Record: Successfully treated numerous clients, helping them achieve significant improvements.
Complex Cases: Effectively managed and treated complex presentations.
Specialists bring a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of their specialized fields to help clients navigate their challenges with expertise and compassion.
Focused Clinicians
Our focused clinicians are specialists-in-training, working toward becoming specialists in their chosen fields.
They are:
Training Intensively: Currently undergoing intensive training in evidence-based modalities to enhance their skills.
Weekly Consultation: Participating in weekly case consultations with our specialists to refine their approaches and ensure the highest standard of care.
Ongoing Supervision: Participating in ongoing supervision with a licensed supervisor to ensure overall competence and the highest ethical standards.
Competent and Compassionate: Already competent in their practice, providing effective therapy at a lower fee.
Clients working with focused clinicians benefit from a lower fee while still receiving high-quality, evidence-based therapy.
By participating in weekly consultations with our specialists, focused clinicians ensure they provide effective care, all while developing their expertise and growing into specialists themselves.
Why This Model Works
We created this dual model to make specialized treatment more accessible. By offering therapy with focused clinicians who are actively working towards their specialty, we can provide expert care at a lower cost. This approach ensures that you receive the best possible treatment while our focused clinicians develop the skills to become specialists.
At our practice, your well-being is our priority. Whether you work with a specialist or a focused clinician, you can trust that you’re in capable hands dedicated to your journey toward better mental health.
About Our Founder
Karla Pineda, MS, LPC, ART Trained
I try my best to live by the moto: “You can be scared and do it anyway.”. I’m passionate about helping adults and teens get their freedom back by facing their fears head on. My goal is to help my clients get back to doing what they love instead of being consumed by intrusive thoughts, obsessions, rumination, and compulsions.
I graduated from the University of North Texas with a Master of Science in Counseling. I’ve worked in a variety of settings including non-profit agencies, hospital, college, and private practice. All of these experiences have helped me gain a well-rounded approach and have helped me expand my knowledge in the mental health field.
I value knowledge and growth as a human and as a clinician. I believe that certain mental health issues require extensive knowledge and specialized care. That is why I created Layers Counseling Specialists.
My passion lies in treating OCD and Anxiety disorders. Since graduating, I’ve taken intensive trainings in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). My goal has always been to expand my skills to help people conquer OCD and Anxiety as best I can.
In my free time, I enjoy teaching my dogs fun tricks, watching anime, trying different coffee shops in the DFW area, and playing Pickleball with my friends.
Where to find us
Ready to start your mental health journey with us? We offer both virtual and in-office counseling services. Our offices are located at the Plano North Caddo location on Rasor Boulevard near the intersection of the Sam Rayburn and Dallas North Tollways.
