Business Details
Mental Health Therapy Services in Fort Worth, TX
Iris Psychological Services, founded by Dr. Lisa Hensley, provides specialized psychotherapy for adults navigating individual, relationship, and gender-related challenges. With a PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Alabama and advanced training in sexual health from the University of Michigan, Dr. Hensley combines academic expertise with clinical experience to create a safe, nonjudgmental environment for clients. The practice emphasizes collaborative care, offering tailored therapy for issues such as anxiety, depression, non-traditional relationships, and gender identity exploration.Clients benefit from evidence-based approaches, flexible scheduling, and a commitment to cultural competence across gender, sexual orientation, and religious backgrounds. The practice also provides peer consultation for mental health professionals and educational workshops on sexuality and gender diversity.
Services
Individual Therapy
Relationship Therapy
Gender Affirming Care
Sexual Health Counseling
Peer Consultation
Highlights and features
- We offer therapy led by a licensed psychologist with 20+ years of clinical and academic experience.
- Our practice specializes in gender-affirming care and LGBTQ+ inclusive mental health services.
- We provide evidence-based treatment for sexual health concerns and relationship dynamics.
- Our nonjudgmental approach prioritizes cultural competence and client autonomy.
- We combine academic expertise with practical, solution-focused therapeutic techniques.
Associations and certifications
- AASECT
Services
Individual Therapy
Individual therapy addresses anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions through evidence-based modalities. Clients receive personalized treatment plans focusing on emotional regulation, coping strategies, and self-discovery. Sessions emphasize collaborative goal-setting and practical solutions for daily challenges.
Relationship Therapy
Relationship therapy improves communication patterns, conflict resolution, and emotional intimacy between partners. The practice addresses both traditional and non-traditional relationship structures, helping couples navigate life transitions, infidelity recovery, and co-parenting challenges through structured therapeutic interventions.
Gender Affirming Care
Gender-affirming services include exploration of gender identity, management of gender dysphoria, and preparation for medical transition. The practice follows WPATH standards of care, providing psychological assessments, referral letters, and ongoing support for transgender and non-binary clients.
Sexual Health Counseling
Sexual health counseling addresses concerns like low libido, erectile dysfunction, and pain disorders using biopsychosocial approaches. Services include education about sexual functioning, communication strategies for couples, and trauma-informed care for sexual assault survivors while adhering to AASECT ethical guidelines.
Peer Consultation
Peer consultation offers mental health professionals specialized guidance for cases involving sexuality, gender, and relationship diversity. The service includes case conceptualization, treatment planning, and ethical decision-making support for clinicians working with LGBTQ+ populations and non-traditional relationship structures.
People
Lisa Hensley, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Hensley holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Alabama and completed postdoctoral training at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. With 20+ years of experience, she specializes in gender-affirming care, sexual health, and relationship therapy while maintaining academic affiliations through occasional teaching engagements.
Questions
What teletherapy options are available?
We offer secure videoconferencing and phone sessions for clients' convenience and privacy.
Do you accept new clients currently?
Dr. Hensley is accepting new clients starting January 2022 for teletherapy appointments.
What insurance plans do you accept?
We operate as an out-of-network provider and provide documentation for potential insurance reimbursement.
How do therapy sessions work?
Initial sessions establish treatment goals, followed by weekly or biweekly 50-minute sessions tailored to client needs with flexible scheduling options.
Are email communications secure?
Email communication carries inherent risks; please avoid sharing sensitive health information through unencrypted channels.
What makes your practice unique?
Our practice combines academic expertise with compassionate care, specializing in gender-affirming and LGBTQ+-inclusive mental health services.
