CHRYSALIS COMMUNITY
Promoting Healing, Connection, and Kindness
Serving individuals and communities with the tools of education, awareness, connection, and growth.
Chrysalis Community brings the psychological expertise directly to individuals and communities through therapeutic intervention, education, research, and training in the service of healthier, more connected communities.
Our Mission
Chrysalis Community promotes healing, connection, and kindness – one person and one community at a time. We accomplish this by bringing the knowledge and skills of psychology into communities through:
- Therapeutic intervention
- Education and public dialogue
- Research, clinical training, and organizational development
- Community-based programs and partnerships
Our work is grounded in the belief that when people understand themselves and feel supported, they are better able to contribute positively to the world around them.
Our Vision
We envision a world where individuals and communities are equipped to be:
Kind
Curious
Open
Collaborative
Connected
What We Do
How We Create Change
Four primary nodes of intervention potentiate each other to create lasting transformation in individuals and communities.
Therapeutic Intervention
Chrysalis provides low-fee therapy services to maximize access to quality care for all. These services are delivered by highly trained practicum and postdoctoral clinicians under professional supervision.
Low-fee therapy delivered by skilled practicum and postdoctoral clinicians—making quality psychotherapy accessible regardless of ability to pay.
Community Education
Chrysalis facilitates group experiences designed to build connections and support emotional growth and heal trauma.
Workshops, presentations, and programs that give individuals, teachers, officers, employees, parents, and community members the knowledge, strategies, and tools they need to thrive in their roles.
Research
Evidence-based approaches and academic collaboration to deepen understanding of what truly works in community mental health.
Training
Chrysalis mentors students and clinicians pursuing careers in psychology by offering training, professional guidance, and educational opportunities.
Mentorship and guidance for emerging psychologists, especially first-generation and underrepresented, to equip generations of diverse and well-trained professionals.
OUR WORK IN ACTION
Partnerships and Projects
First-Generation & Low-Income Students
Partnered with the McNair Scholars Program, a federally funded initiative supporting first-generation and low-income undergraduate students, to mentor scholars pursuing graduate programs and careers in psychology.
Parents & Early Childhood Development
Facilitated parent-infant support groups focused on early relational health, helping caregivers build strong early bonds with their babies while connecting with other parents.
Partners with the LeVias Foundation to guide undergraduate students of color toward careers in psychology.
Families & Youth Education
Delivered community education programs for families, including a Westlake Academy community event for K–12 parents focused on emotional regulation, equipping families with practical tools to help children understand and manage emotions across developmental stages.
Presented “Helping the Helpers” to Carroll ISD teachers during COVID, a talk designed to support the educators who were holding everyone else together.
Arts & Mental Health
Collaborated with organizations such as Bishop Arts Theater and the Dallas Theater Center to host discussions exploring the intersections of identity, race, gender, depression, suicide, and emotional well-being through the lens of performance and storytelling.
Community Dialogue & Social Understanding
Hosted Reflective Citizens gatherings, including a Martin Luther King Jr. Day event, creating space for thoughtful discussion about race, identity, and contemporary social issues.
Public Safety & Community Partnerships
Participated in a Mental Health & Wellness Networking Seminar hosted by the Dallas Police Department Community Engagement Bureau, contributing to discussions on moral injury and psychological wellness in public service professions and fostering collaboration among professionals serving the community.
Families & Community Education
Delivered educational workshops to help parents and community members better understand gender identity, providing accurate information and fostering respectful dialogue.
WHO WE SERVE
A World That Is Curious, Kind, and Connected
We work with individuals, families, schools, nonprofit organizations, local institutions, and the broader DFW community, meeting people where they are and bringing psychology into spaces where it’s needed most.
- Individuals seeking accessible, affordable therapy
- Schools and youth-serving organizations
- Refugee and immigrant communities
- Nonprofits seeking mental health programming
- Emerging psychology professionals
- Community partners and institutional collaborators
We envision a world where individuals and communities are equipped to be curious, kind, open, collaborative, and connected to others.
Let’s Build Something Together
For Organizations & Partners
Whether you’re a school, nonprofit, company, or community institution, we’re open to collaborations that bring healing and psychological expertise to the people you serve. We’re currently expanding partnerships across the DFW area.
For Donors & Supporters
Your gift makes low-fee therapy, community education, and outreach possible for those who need it most. As a 501(c)(3), all donations to Chrysalis Community are fully tax-deductible.
Chrysalis Community · 501(c)(3) · 1130 N Kimball Ave, Ste 120, Southlake, TX 76092 ·