Family Studies Center - UT Southwestern

The Family Studies Center at UT Southwestern, located at 8194 Walnut Hill Lane in Dallas, Texas, is a health institution that offers therapy services to individuals, couples, and families. They specialize in treating child and adolescent problems, marital/partner issues, blended family troubles, multigenerational concerns, depression, anxiety, grief, stress, and medical illnesses. The center focuses on couple and family therapy, emphasizing strength, hope, and resiliency in their approach.

A sub-specialty of the Family Studies Center is medical family therapy, which specifically addresses the challenges faced by patients and family members dealing with chronic illnesses or disabilities. The center charges a flat fee of $20 per session and does not accept insurance. Evening hours are available for appointments.

The Family Studies Center also serves as a training facility for mental health professionals in the field of couples and family therapy. Graduate and post-degree interns provide therapy services under the supervision of Connie S. Cornwell, a highly experienced clinician and trainer in the field. Ms. Cornwell is a Fellow in the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and an Approved Supervisor for AAMFT.