< Back Bailey Blythe, MSW Psychotherapist Bailey Blythe is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) who brings a warm, supportive, and empowering approach to her work with individuals navigating trauma and other challenging life experiences. She earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Texas at Arlington and has more than five years of experience working in a variety of roles, particularly supporting women and children. Bailey is especially passionate about serving individuals who have experienced abuse, trauma, or circumstances that have left them feeling marginalized, silenced, or uncertain of their own voice. Bailey approaches therapy with respect for each patient’s individual experiences and strengths. She recognizes that trauma can affect relationships, self-worth, boundaries, and a person’s sense of safety long after the experience itself. Her goal is to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where patients can process difficult experiences, reconnect with their strengths, and develop greater confidence and agency in their lives. Bailey understands that beginning therapy, particularly when discussing painful or traumatic experiences, can feel intimidating. She works collaboratively with patients at a pace that feels manageable, helping them find their voice, establish healthier patterns and boundaries, and move toward a life that is not defined by what they have experienced. Bailey is a longtime Mansfield resident. Outside of the office, Bailey enjoys dressing up for an evening at the theater and attending Broadway musicals, particularly stories featuring strong and resilient women. She is also devoted to training her poodle, Darcy, who has certification as a therapy dog. Darcy may join Bailey in sessions when appropriate, providing a calming presence for patients who experience anxiety or simply find comfort in having an animal nearby. Darcy is named after Mr. Darcy from Bailey’s favorite novel, Pride and Prejudice - and, according to Bailey, he has managed to adopt a bit of his namesake’s personality as well. Previous Next

< Back Jane Long, M.A. Psychotherapist Jane is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC;#89287) and she provides individual therapy to both adults and teens. She earned her Master's in Professional Counseling from Stephen F. Austin State University and has experience in helping clients navigate a wide array of life's challenges. Her passion is empowering people to begin to trust their inner voice again by providing compassionate care along with practical tools for creating meaningful change in their lives. Jane's approach to therapy incorporates tools from evidence-based treatments including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), tailored to the unique needs of each individual. She also likes to incorporate art and activities in therapy, especially for teens. She specializes in a range of issues including depression, anxiety, codependency, life transitions, self-esteem, anger management, burnout, stress relief, and recovering from dysfunctional relationships. Life can be heavy but we don't need to carry it alone. Jane is passionate about providing a safe place for clients to begin their healing journey. Outside of the office, Jane loves going thrifting, getting lost in bookstores, baking a fresh sourdough loaf, or exploring new hiking trails with her husband and their puppy, Clint. Previous Next

< Back Morgan Flores, M.S. Psychotherapist & Psychological Evaluator When you think about your life, is there an area where you long for greater freedom, deeper healing, or renewed hope? Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by habits you cannot seem to break, caught in depression or shame, navigating marital or family conflict, recovering from infidelity, adjusting to parenthood, or simply wanting to grow personally or relationally, you don't have to walk through it alone. Morgan Flores is a Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA #40186) who earned her Master of Science in Clinical Psychology from Nelson University. Since joining Stanley Psychology in 2022, she has provided psychotherapy and comprehensive psychological evaluations for individuals from many different backgrounds. She is committed to conducting thorough, accurate evaluations that provide meaningful insight and guide personalized treatment planning. In therapy, Morgan believes patients should feel genuinely heard, deeply understood, and compassionately challenged to pursue lasting change through practical, evidence-based tools. Her goal is to create a safe, collaborative space where healing, growth, and hope can flourish. Morgan integrates research-supported treatments including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Existential Therapy, and Family Systems principles. She combines practical skill-building with thoughtful exploration, tailoring treatment to each patient's unique needs, strengths, and goals rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach. Her clinical interests include maternal mental health, marital and family conflict resolution, and affair recovery. Morgan enjoys working with both individuals and couples and welcomes babies under two to accompany their mothers to sessions when needed. She also leads a ten-session mom support group where mothers receive practical encouragement, process personal experiences, and build meaningful friendships. She provides both in-person and telehealth services in English and Spanish. Morgan received academic training in Christian-integrated clinical care and is an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God. For patients who desire it, she thoughtfully integrates faith with evidence-based therapy while always honoring each person's values and treatment goals. Outside the therapy room, she and her husband enjoy raising their three young children while also caring for infants in foster care. She loves sunrise walks, painting, game nights, and listening to clinical audiobooks whenever possible. Previous Next

Jane Long, LPC, therapist at Stanley Psychology, seated in an office Let's make a back-to-school burnout prevention plan. Whether you are a busy parent to school-aged children or a stressed out college student, these strategies can help make this season more manageable. First, what is burnout? It's a state of severe physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion caused by long-term unmanaged stress. It happens when the demands of our roles overwhelm our resources or ability to cope (National Alliance on Mental Health, 2026). Burnout can often happen during busy seasons that cause changes to our routines. Pair this with increased demands like buying school supplies, managing new schedules, and having to make numerous decisions in order to plan ahead, and you've got a recipe for extreme stress. But stress doesn't have to become burnout. If stress is short-term and managed well, it can even be beneficial to us long-term, preparing us for greater challenges in the future. Now, how do we build a back-to-school burnout prevention plan? Two key factors are going to be organization and pacing. If you do not have a planner, get one. Give your brain a break by writing down important events and deadlines. Burnout occurs when we try to rely on memory alone. If you are a parent, get a visual family calendar that you put in a shared space for all to see. Like a dry erase calendar on the fridge. Review this nightly to ensure everyone is on the same page. Limit your commitments during this already busy season. Conserve your energy. Something is likely to come up that requires your attention. Whether it's an unforeseen circumstance, a last minute change, or something you've forgotten, you'll want to be able to contend with it quickly and effectively. This might mean saying no to things that are not required — like volunteering, going to parties, helping friends move, etc. These are important things, but save them for when your new routines are more established. Schedule and prioritize down time for yourself and your children. Since we already know back-to-school is stressful, let's plan some relaxation time. Make an effort each evening for everyone to have a break. Allow children to have some unstructured play time after school before starting homework. Order a pizza so you won't have to stress over dinner. Watch a favorite movie as a family. Don't neglect your healthy habits. Try to prioritize regular exercise as it's an excellent stress management tool and get enough sleep to recover. Don't forget to use short moments during the day to embrace silence and take some deep breaths. Remember to take things one step at a time. Lastly, do not hesitate to reach out to others for support. Teachers, administrators, and academic advisors are well aware of how stressful this process can be, so don't hesitate to reach out for some resources. Prioritize time to connect with friends and loved ones. If you find yourself feeling too overwhelmed to get started, remember that it's okay to reach out for help from a licensed professional. A solid back-to-school burnout prevention plan doesn't have to be built alone — at Stanley Psychology, we are here and always ready to help. Reach out today for additional support. Reference National Alliance on Mental Health. (2026, August 14). Compassion Fatigue and Burnout. nami.org https://www.nami.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/BTS-Compassion-Fatigue-and-Burnout.pdf

Jane Long, LPC — Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in CBT and ACT at Stanley Psychology Hi, I'm Jane Long, the newest CBT therapist at Stanley Psychology in Mansfield, TX, and I'm so glad you're here. I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself. I was born and raised in Texas, down the road in Waxahachie, actually. Growing up, I was always curious about other people's thoughts and behaviors. Becoming a therapist became an ambition of mine when I saw how many friends of mine suffered from various mental health concerns during my middle school and high school years. So I decided to get my bachelor's in psychology from UNT and my master's in counseling from SFA. Since becoming licensed, I have worked with people from all walks of life in a variety of settings including hospitals, non-profits, universities, and private practice. These experiences have truly shown me the tenacity of the human spirit. I've had the privilege of walking alongside people going through the hardest times of their lives and seen them find an inner strength to keep going even when it feels impossible. This is what keeps me passionate about this work. I believe that every person is capable of developing this inner strength. This belief is what informs my approach to therapy. As a CBT therapist, I love helping people create meaningful change by addressing how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence each other. I also love utilizing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which incorporates a person's personal values and emphasizes engaging in actions that align with those values. It also uses mindfulness-based practices to help you learn how to respond rather than react to your emotions. I'm experienced in working with teens and young adults but I welcome older adults as well. Some of the issues that I enjoy helping people navigate include codependency, life transitions, self-esteem, anger management, burnout, and recovering from dysfunctional relationships. If this resonates with you, I would love to work with you. Reach out to book a session with me at our Mansfield, TX office today.

When summer rolls around, many people assume stress levels automatically decrease. School is out, schedules feel more flexible, and there are more opportunities for family fun. While that can be true in some ways, many moms find that their mental health struggles don't simply disappear when summer begins. In fact, for some, summer can feel even more overwhelming. We're often sold the idea that summer is the golden season: longer days, slower mornings, kids laughing in the backyard, family vacations, and popsicles on the porch. Those moments are real and meaningful, but they're only part of the picture. There's also the version nobody really talks about. The one where mom is running on fumes, the kids have been home for two weeks straight, the house is a disaster, and you're standing in the pantry eating chips just to get five seconds of quiet. That version of summer is also very real. It's the exhausted mom juggling constant childcare, managing everyone's schedules, carrying the mental load of planning activities, and wondering why she isn't feeling the joy everyone else seems to be experiencing. The reality is that summer mental health for moms is one of the most overlooked conversations in mental health. The loss of school routines, increased caregiving responsibilities, financial pressures from activities and vacations, and the expectation that summer should be fun all the time can create significant stress. Yet it's also a season when many women are less likely to reach out for support. If you're struggling this summer, you're not alone, and your mental health deserves attention in every season. Why Summer Mental Health for Moms Is So Hard When the Routine Disappears For many moms, the school year provides an invisible structure that quietly supports mental wellness. There's a rhythm to daily life: getting the kids ready in the morning, school drop-off, work, pick up, sports practice, dinner, bedtime. Even when days feel busy, there is a predictable flow that helps everything function. When summer arrives, that structure can disappear almost overnight. The loss of routine is more than an inconvenience. It can feel genuinely destabilizing. Our brains thrive on predictability, and routines reduce the mental effort required to get through the day. Without that structure, moms are suddenly making constant decisions from morning to night. What should we do today? Should we stay home or go out? How do I fill the next few hours? These small choices quickly add up. By midday, many moms feel like they've already run a marathon, even though the day is still unfolding. This decision fatigue can lead to irritability, exhaustion, and a sense of being mentally drained before the afternoon even begins. For moms managing anxiety, depression, ADHD, or burnout, the lack of structure can make symptoms feel more intense. Financial Stress Summer costs money... oftentimes a lot of it. Activities, camps, vacations, eating out more, increased utility bills, and constant small extras add up quickly. For many families, summer becomes a season of financial strain disguised as fun. On the surface it can look relaxed and spontaneous, but behind the scenes it often requires constant budgeting and trade-offs. Moms frequently carry the invisible weight of managing family finances while also trying to create meaningful experiences for their kids. The pressure to "give them a good summer" while watching every dollar creates a difficult emotional tension. Many moms feel guilt when they spend and guilt when they don't. Social comparison can make this even harder. Seeing other families traveling or filling their summers with activities can amplify feelings of inadequacy, even when those glimpses don't show the full financial picture. Over time, this ongoing balancing act can lead to stress, anxiety, and burnout. Less Alone Time, More Overstimulation Introverted moms, and even extroverted moms, need time to decompress. Summer often takes that away. Kids are home, the house is louder, routines are looser, and personal space starts to disappear. The constant noise, interruptions, and physical presence of children who need something from you all day can push any mom right to her limit. There is rarely a moment where your nervous system actually gets to settle. Even basic things like drinking coffee while it's still warm, taking a shower, or finishing a thought can be interrupted over and over again. Over time, that constant interruption adds up and leaves you feeling overstimulated, irritable, and mentally drained. Being "touched out," "talked out," and "thought out" is not dramatic. It is your body signaling that it is overloaded and needs rest. When there is no real space to reset during the day, stress doesn't get a chance to come down... it just builds. And without those small pockets of alone time, overstimulation turns into burnout faster than most people realize. Signs You May Need Extra Support This Summer Just because the weather is warmer doesn't mean anxiety, depression, burnout, or stress go away. Some signs that your mental health may be struggling include: Feeling overwhelmed most days Increased irritability or snapping at loved ones Difficulty sleeping Constant worry or racing thoughts Feeling emotionally exhausted Loss of motivation Feeling guilty for needing time to yourself A lot of moms tell themselves, "I just need to make it through summer." But constantly pushing through can lead to even more burnout. One thing I hear from moms all the time is, "Everyone else comes first." Your children matter. Your spouse matters. Your job matters. But you matter too. Taking care of your mental health is not selfish. It's necessary. When you're running on empty, it's hard to show up as the parent, partner, friend, or employee you want to be. Seeking support doesn't mean something is wrong with you. It means you're recognizing that carrying everything by yourself isn't sustainable. You Don't Have to Wait Therapy isn't just for when things are falling apart. It can be a place to process stress, build coping skills, work on boundaries, manage anxiety, and have one hour where someone is fully focused on you and what you're carrying. If you've been feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, anxious, or like you're carrying the weight of everyone else's needs, those feelings don't have to reach a breaking point before you respond to them. A lot of moms wait until they are completely depleted before they consider therapy, but it can also be preventative. It can be a space to slow down enough to notice what you need, not just what everyone else needs from you. Summer mental health for moms matters just as much as any other season. You don't have to wait until fall to start feeling more like yourself again. This is your invitation to stop pushing through it alone. Reach out and schedule a session so you can have consistent support this summer, not just survival.