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PRIVATE PRACTICE MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING IN DALLAS AREA

Poppy Counseling

Meredith Moderi

Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate
Supervised by Misty Solt, Ph.D, LPC-S, RPT-S

I’m so glad you’ve found your way to Poppy Counseling. As a therapist, I invite you to bring your full, authentic self into this space. Therapy is built on openness, collaboration, and vulnerability—for both of us.

I grew up in a close-knit family and was often the quiet, observant kid who loved understanding people. That curiosity led me from an international boarding school in England to mental health research at Auburn, and eventually to a master’s in counseling—each step deepening my passion for connection and healing.

Outside the office, I’m usually with my dog Poppy (an aspiring therapy dog), at a workout class, or exploring new restaurants. I love sunny 75° days, iced lattes, and quality time with people I care about.

Scroll down to learn more about my clinical approach and experience—I’d love to walk alongside you in your journey.


~Meredith



My Clinical Approach

Services Offered​:

  • Play Therapy

  • Adolescent /Teen Therapy

  • Parenting Support

  • Emerging Adulthood/College 

  • Individual Adult Therapy 

Areas of Interest/Specialty:

  • Anxiety

  • Behavioral Dysregulation

  • Attachment

  • Relationship/Family Concerns

  • Self-Esteem and Self-Worth

  • College and Life Transitions

  • Identity Development

  • Social Skills

  • Parenting Support and Guidance

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Specialized Training In: 

  • Somatic Play Therapy

  • Nutritional and Integrative Medicine for Mental Health Disorders

  • Integrative Aspects of Yoga into Clinical Practice

  • Attachment Based Family Therapy

  • Polyvagal Theory and Applications

  • Trauma Play


Fees for Service

$145/individual session​

$165/intake and parenting session

   

My clinical approach is integrative, grounded in a developmentally sensitive, brain-based framework that incorporates polyvagal theory to help clients better understand their nervous system and develop emotional regulation skills. I draw from cognitive behavioral therapy to support meaningful, practical change. I prioritize building strong therapeutic rapport, as I recognize that a sense of safety and connection is foundational for healing. Through a compassionate and attuned approach, I help clients gain insight into their behaviors by exploring how past experiences, autonomic nervous system states, and the narrative of ourselves influence emotional and behavioral responses. By incorporating nervous system regulation strategies, I guide clients in developing and refining adaptive coping skills that promote a shift from dysregulation to a state of safety and connection. My goal is to empower clients to integrate these skills and awareness into their daily lives, fostering resilience, self-awareness, and nervous system flexibility as they confidently launch back into their world.




Clinical Experience

Education:

Auburn University, B.A. Psychology, Minor Sociology

Southern Methodist University, M.S. Counseling Psychology

Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council License: #95486


Clinical Experience & Training

  • Extensive clinical experience across the lifespan, working with clients ages 3 to 80.

  • Specialized training in trauma-informed care, including Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) and Theraplay.

  • Led an intensive outpatient program for children (ages 3–6) with severe behavioral challenges stemming from trauma and attachment wounds at Momentous Institute.

  • Completed graduate-level clinical training at SMU’s Center for Family Counseling.

  • Three years of progressive roles at a Dallas-based private practice, including administrative support, clinical internship, and LPC-Associate.

  • Over four years of behind-the-scenes experience in private practice operations, including client outreach, administrative coordination, and practice development.

  • Developed a well-rounded approach to therapeutic work, rooted in empathy, clinical precision, and a commitment to accessible and effective care.

Speaking Engagements & Professional Leadership

  • Regularly invited as a guest speaker and educator, including:
    - Semesterly guest lecturer for AP Psychology at The Episcopal School of Dallas (ESD)
    - ESD Alumni Speaker for the National Honor Society (2024)
    - Panelist for Bad Therapy book discussion at non-profit outreach event
    - Supervisor and speaker for the Play Therapy Micropracticum at SMU

  • Co-founder and Leader for Grad to Grounded: The Real Talk Series for Emerging Counselors

Academic & Research Recognition

  • Nominated for Outstanding Student in both Play Therapy and Child Psychopathology courses at SMU.

  • Research assistant at Auburn University in a clinical lab focused on treatment and rehabilitation of juvenile sexual offenders. Gained foundational insight into trauma, resilience, and the importance of early intervention.


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