University Park Counseling & Testing Center

Specialties

University Park Counseling & Testing Center PLLC’s provides treatment of the following challenges:

ADHD

Adoption

Alcohol Abuse

Anger Management

Anxiety

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Behavioral Issues

Bipolar Disorder

Career Counseling

Child or Adolescent

Codependency

Coping Skills

Divorce

Dual Diagnosis

Emotional Disturbance

Grief

Obsessive-​Compulsive (OCD)

Oppositional Defiance

Parenting

Peer Relationships

Self Esteem

Self-​Harming

Sexual Abuse

Sex Therapy

Social Anxiety

Spirituality

Substance Abuse

Trauma and PTSD

University Park Counseling & Testing Center PLLC works with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues providing services that span from therapy for depression and grief counseling to parenting support, couples counseling and beyond. In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each of my clients individual needs to help attain the personal growth they’re striving for.

History

Established in 2015.

Twila Farrar earned her Master of Education in Counseling from the University of North Texas (UNT) where she received specialized training working with children, adolescents, and their families.

Twila was instrumental in implementing the first-​ever counseling program at the UNT Kristin Farmer Autism Center where she provided play therapy, child-​parent relationship training, and adolescent therapy to clients diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and members of their families.

Twila became one of the first therapist in the State of Texas to become a Certified AutPlay® Therapy Provider Level II — which is a play therapy and behavioral therapy-​based approach for treating autism, neurodevelopmental disorders, and developmental disabilities.

As an LPC-​Intern Twila was honored to be nominated and named a 2014 – 2015 Mom’s Choice Play Therapist in the DFW​Child​.Com Magazine.

Twila has presented on topics of parenting, bullying, and self esteem throughout North Texas.

Meet the Business Owner

Twila F.

Business Owner

Twila’s therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. She integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion and understanding, she works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.



Education:

Master of Education in Counseling — University of North Texas

Bachelors of Science in Development and Family Studies — University of North Texas

Bachelors of Arts in Sociology — University of North Texas

License, Certifications & Awards:

Licensed Professional Counselor

Registered Play Therapist

Certified Autism Specialist

Certified Level II AutPlay Therapy Provider — First in State of Texas

Named a 2014 – 2015 Mom’s Choice Play Therapist in the DFW​Child​.Com Magazine