< Back Jessica is dedicated to ensuring a smooth experience for all our patients, from scheduling appointments to managing the intake process. She is happy to assist with any challenges that arise. Jessica has over a decade of experience in the social services sector, specializing in administrative roles supporting both clients and teams. Outside of work, Jessica enjoys time spent outdoors with her husband, daughter, and dogs, staying active in her community through volunteering, and exploring new coffee shops! Patient Care Coordinator Jessica Brewer Previous Next

Dr. Amanda Stanley, Ph.D, L.P. and her staff of clinicians provide in-person and remote diagnostic evaluation & therapy in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and beyond with an office located in Mansfield, Texas. Stanley Psychology treats a variety of conditions for patients of all ages, both individually and in group settings. PROUD SUPPORTER OF THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS AND EFFORTS ANIMAL SHELTERS & RESCUES MENTAL HEALTH MILITARY VETERANS AT-RISK CHILDREN STUDENT SUPERVISEES Stanley Psychology is an advocate for several charities and community efforts, and is honored to provide thousands of dollars in donations and time each year. Scroll below to view some of the causes closest to our hearts. DFW MOM SOCIETY Stanley Psychology is proud to partner with DFW Mom Society, a local community dedicated to supporting mothers through connection, encouragement, and shared experiences. What began as a simple walk has grown into a welcoming space where moms can meet, build friendships, and find the support system many women need during the journey of motherhood. Through regular walks, playdates, and community gatherings, DFW Mom Society creates opportunities for mothers and their children to connect in a relaxed, low-pressure environment. Many of these events are free and designed to help moms form real friendships, share life experiences, and feel less alone during the early years of parenting. In partnership with Stanley Psychology, the organization also helps support maternal mental health by raising awareness and helping fund counseling for mothers facing financial hardship, particularly those experiencing postpartum mental health challenges. Together, we are working to ensure that no mom has to navigate motherhood or mental health struggles without a supportive community behind her. DFW Mom Society Website Join Our Group Therapy for Moms! ANIMAL SHELTERS & RESCUES It only takes a minute of browsing the Stanley Psychology website to see that Dr. Stanley is massive dog lover. Although she loves all dogs, she is particularly fond of the dogs who have been rejected and need a second chance for love. Two of her dogs were discarded puppies, abandoned in the road (Riddle) and a shelter (Roux) days after Christmas. Roxy was another shelter animal, who was brought in as a stray and was days away from being euthanized. Raider may have the most dramatic story of all: he and his littermates were abandoned outside during the February 2021 Texas freeze at a mere three months old, and a rescue organized a 13-hour drive each way to get the dogs to a safe place. All that to say, three of the charities we support regularly are the Texas Sporting Breed Rescue (TSBR), the Second Chance Dog Rescue in Mansfield, and our local Mansfield, Texas animal shelter. TSBR is the rescue group that saved the lives of Raider and his littermates, which we are forever grateful for, and the local Mansfield community animal shelter is where Roux briefly called home after she was surrendered. Stanley Psychology takes pride in supporting the needs of these animals who are waiting for their forever homes, and highly recommends supporting these groups in their missions. Texas Sporting Breed Rescue Website Mansfield Animal Shelter Website Second Chance Dog Rescue Website MENTAL HEALTH As a mental health clinic, Stanley Psychology has a passion for supporting mental health efforts. Although there are several nonprofit mental health organizations that Dr. Stanley has supported throughout the years, two of her current nonprofit passions are the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Texas (NAMI Texas) and the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA). NAMI is an organization that focuses on the improvement of those impacted by various mental health conditions through education, support, and advocacy. For over 40 years, NAMI has been a beacon of help and hope, fighting for more research, better education, bolder advocacy, and broader public awareness of mental health.DBSA is a national organization that assists those with mood disorders with advocacy and support, including a large network of in-person and online support groups. This specific nonprofit organization is very close to Dr. Stanley's heart, as she donates in honor of a dear family friend who was lost in 2022. She was a second mother to Dr. Stanley since she was a child, and kindly provided additional support to her after the loss of her own mother in 2018. As a bonus, she is one of the few people Dr. Stanley has met that matched her love of dogs! Stanley Psychology is proud to support DBSA in her honor. If you would like to support the continued awareness of mental health, please consider visiting the below websites. NAMI Texas Website DBSA Website MILITARY VETERANS Stanley Psychology is a proud supporter of military veterans. After transitioning from military service, many veterans face challenges adjusting to civilian life, and therapy often plays a key role in helping them to reclaim their mental and emotional freedom. Despite industry attempts to increase access to appropriate mental health care, many military veterans continue to face barriers to receiving treatment. In an effort to address this significant issue, Stanley Psychology offers reduced costs and pro bono services through the office for evaluation services and treatment. We network with local veterans groups to ensure individuals are aware of these services and are given the opportunity to receive help. Dr. Stanley is particularly passionate about providing psychological evaluations to those going through the VA evaluation process for service-related benefits. We have had several cases where veterans who were previously denied benefits through the VA process were able to gain favorable decisions for compensation benefits through our evaluations and treatment. Please reach out to the office if you or someone you know could benefit from these services. Click Here to Contact Us! AT-RISK CHILDREN The Texas Pythian Home for Children is a nonprofit organization that provides safe and stable environments for children. These children are typically from families suffering from homelessness, unemployment, drug/alcohol addictions, and incarceration, and as a result are unable to care for the child. This group home is licensed by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services and is located in Weatherford, Texas. This home is of particular interest for Dr. Stanley for two reasons. First, Dr. Stanley's mother had a passion for assisting this home, and after her death the family requested donations for this home in her honor in lieu of flowers. Second, after working in prison environments and treating countless individuals with drug and alcohol addiction, Dr. Stanley has seen firsthand the impact these issues can have on a family, and support for innocent children in these circumstances is of the utmost importance. Texas Pythian Home for Children Website STUDENT SUPERVISEES Dr. Stanley donates countless hours of her time to assist in the training of Stanley Psychology’s student clinicians. Clinical supervision gives students firsthand experience with a trained professional and prepares them for their own professional career as they work alongside their supervisor to identify their strengths and opportunities. This process enables students to improve their own clinical performance, treatment effectiveness, and patient care. Because these pre-licensed clinicians require supervised experience as a requirement of licensure, many licensed supervisors charge their hourly rate for the time training the students. However, Dr. Stanley is passionate about training our future clinicians, and offers these services as part of her pro bono work, saving students in training thousands of dollars. Due to this policy, Dr. Stanley is able to engage in an application and interview process with potential trainees, and be selective in choosing student clinicians for a training year. Dr. Stanley believes we only accept the highest quality students, and, as a result, can offer top-tier services to our patients through their work. Click Here to Contact Us!

Mental Health and Consulting Intensives Contact Us Are you ready to take a FOCUSED, EMPOWERING STEP FORWARD in your healing or professional journey? Dr. Stanley, psychologist and practice owner, is now offering focused intensive sessions designed to provide high-impact, individualized support in an extended format. These intensives are intended to accelerate insight, skill development, and meaningful progress -whether you are seeking treatment for anxiety or trauma-related concerns, consultation for private practice start-up or transition, or coaching related to doctoral-level training and applications. Intensives offer dedicated time to go deeper without the constraints of traditional session limits. Contact us to learn more or to be added to the waitlist. Why Choose an Intensive? A brief 15-minute consultation is available prior to your session to ensure clinical fit and focus. One-time, extended session for focused progress Weekend availability for busy schedules Individualized, evidence-based care Ideal for kick-starting therapy or addressing a specific concern All sessions available via telehealth AVAILABLE MENTAL HEALTH INTENSIVES 1 OCD Intensive $850 (4 hours, Sat or Sun) A comprehensive session that includes diagnostic assessment, personalized treatment planning, and targeted ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) and I-CBT (Inference-Based CBT) interventions. *If OCD isn’t indicated, the time may be redirected toward trauma or anxiety-based work. More Info 2 Anxiety Intensive $650 (3 hours, Sat or Sun) Focused on general anxiety symptoms, this session includes symptom mapping, nervous system education, relaxation skills training, and a tailored wellness roadmap for moving forward. More Info 3 Social Anxiety Intensive (4 hours, Sat or Sun) Explore the roots of your social anxiety and receive active interventions like ERP and social skills training. Leave with a structured Plan of Action to reduce avoidance and increase connection. More Info 4 Trauma Intensive (4 hours, Sat or Sun) Through structured assessment, education, and somatic skill-building, this intensive helps you reconnect with your body, understand trauma’s effects, and learn tools to regulate and heal. More Info Ready to Begin? To schedule or learn more, contact our front office and request to be connected with Veronica Guerrero-Quan for details. These sessions are self-pay only (insurance does not cover this format) and are designed to deliver maximum clinical value in a short amount of time. If you wish to continue care after your intensive, we’re happy to discuss whether ongoing therapy may be covered by your insurance. Contact Us

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.