Transformative Transitions was created to help support the LGBTQIA+ population by providing safe, positive, affirming, non-judgmental counseling services for all ages. Whether you are needing a safe place to come out and assistance with support to come out to your family and friends, experiencing difficulties transitioning to a new school, job, or living situation, or perhaps you are needing support through a gender transition, know that at Transformative Transitions we are here to support you through it all.
About our therapist
Transformative Transitions was created to help support the LGBTQIA+ population by providing safe, positive, affirming, non-judgmental counseling services for all ages. Whether you are needing a safe place to come out and assistance with support to come out to your family and friends, experiencing difficulties transitioning to a new school, job, or living situation, or perhaps you are needing support through a gender transition, know that at Transformative Transitions we are here to support you through it all.
About the therapist
Chanley Dollgener is a Licensed Professional Counselor who identifies with and is part of the LGBTQIA+ community. She received her bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Texas at Dallas focusing on Brain & Behavioral Science, Education, and Math & Science. She has also obtained her master’s degree from Texas A&M University at Commerce in Mental Health and School Counseling. Chanley has over a decade of experience in the field of education, and an additional eight years in the field of counseling. She has most recently been employed as a high school counselor, and has taught middle school special education reading. She is a board certified Texas counselor and teacher, as well as nationally certified counselor. Chanley is also a member of the Texas Counseling Association. Using primarily Cognitive Behavioral Therapeutic strategies, Chanley is the proprietor of Transformative Transitions, a private practice which provides individual, family, group counseling, and consulting. Her areas of research include the impact of trauma on children and adolescents, and issues surrounding working with diverse populations. Chanley attends workshops and training in areas of the LGBTQIA+ community, the abuse of children and adolescents, self esteem building, sensitivity to diversity in the workplace, building leadership skills, relationships, and professional ethics in counseling.
Professional Development
Academic Training:
Bachelor's Degree
Interdisciplinary Studies
-Brain & Behavioral Science
-Math & Science
-Education
Master's Degree
Counseling
-Mental Health Counseling
-School Counseling
Recent Trainings:
Eating Disorders, Trauma, and Clinical Considerations
Supporting Clients Through Post-Election Challenges: Ethical Considerations for Clinicians
Child Maltreatment Training
Integrative Trauma Treatment Training
Ethical Approaches to Empowering Clients: Enhancing Autonomy While Motivating Change
School-Based Grief Support Program Training
Recognizing and Managing Manipulation and other Dysfunctional Behaviors in Clients with Complex Trauma
2023 Female Survivors of Violence Conference
EMDR and Sand Tray Therapy
Components for Enhancing Clinician Experience and Reducing Trauma (CE-CERT)
Becoming a Culturally Competent Provider Confirmation
Clinical Experience:
Private Practice Owner since 6/2023
10 months with the
Resource Center of Dallas
as a contract therapist
3 1/2 years with Dallas ISD as a school counselor
8 months with Family Support Center of Mesquite ISD as an intern therapist
7 1/2 years with Garland ISD as a special education teacher
