A simple, short, eight-inch switch is all that is required to completely change a train’s direction from southbound to eastbound–or virtually ANY course change. I call it a “shift.” That’s the nutshell of our time together.
Why Choose Dr. T?
Specialty in working with children, families, and couples
I’m trained to see the big picture. Everything is connected. No human is an island!
Your strengths are my tools
With utmost compassion and respect, I focus on your strengths to bring about the changes you may desperately need.
Customized strategies
Every person, couple, and family is unique. My interventions are tailor-made to fit. No cookie-cutter treatments!
Able to help with any aspect of your life
I am comfortable addressing all dimensions of the human experience: mental, physical, spiritual, emotional, and relational.
About Dr. T
Training/Credentials
- PhD, Marriage and Family Therapy
- Postdoctoral Studies, Pediatric Behavioral Sleep Medicine
- Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT)
- Licensed Certified Tribal Healer (LCTH)
- Licensed Registered Nurse (retired)
- Certified Sex Therapist
- Re/Premarital Provider for Marriage Preparation, Twogether-in-Texas Program
- Clinical Member, International Family Therapy Association (IFTA)
- Associate Member, Sleep Research Society (SRS)
- Certified Animal-Assisted Therapist
- Trained in Biofeedback Therapy
- Licensed Ordained International Disaster Relief Chaplain with IFOC
Teresa Masdon, PhD, MFT, LCTH has served troubled families since 1981. She is available to meet online with clients anywhere throughout the US. Her heart’s passion is to assist people of all ages to fully enjoy their lives!
Drawing upon the strengths of her clients, Dr. T comfortably addresses any issue whether it be emotional, mental, relational, physical, or spiritual.
Her educational training crosses unique disciplines. She formerly worked 25 years as a registered nurse in Pediatric ICU/ER. She then obtained Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Marriage and Family Therapy from Texas Woman’s University. She is a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) and a Licensed Certified Tribal Healer (LCTH) under First Nation Medical Board.
Dr. T concurrently sought postdoctoral specialization in Pediatric Behavioral Sleep Medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas.
While pursuing her doctoral training, close friends/colleagues affectionately called her “Dr. T” and the name stuck.
Dr. T is an original Dallasite and has raised six children, including two sets of twins. Presently, she and her husband of more than 40 years enjoy the empty nest phase of their lives.
Speaking Opportunities
Teresa Masdon, PhD, MFT, LCTH offers a wide variety of insightful, fun and interactive workshops and presentations. With her expertise in mind-body connections, she speaks to a wide gamut of groups.
Her audiences have included professional organizations, community clubs, business managers, college campuses, parent groups, family practice residents, and healthcare employees.
Dr. T routinely customizes her subject content to the groups inviting her to speak. She enjoys sharing her practical knowledge and firsthand experiences. Her engaging style consistently captivates those in attendance.
To hear an example of Dr. T’s talks, check out this episode of KERA’s talk show, “Think.”
Dr. T was a guest speaker and gave practical tips on teens and sleep.
Dr. T was a guest speaker and gave practical tips on teens and sleep.
Sample Topics
- Overcoming fear forever
- Overscheduled/overstressed families
- Diffusing difficult situations
- New baby adjustment
- Children and sleep: the Yyy’s of Zzz’s
- Raising teens who make right choices
- Tips to get the most college financial aid
- Relationship repair
- Resilient and passionate marriages
- More satisfying sex
- Moms/parents/caretakers and self-care
- Living with chronic or terminal disease
- Putting “fun” into dysfunctional
Take the next step toward being fearless!
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