Ja’Kesha Davis
Associate Licensed Therapist
View Profile
Sauna Therapy · Dallas, Texas
Welcome to Sauna Therapy
Integrative Boutique Psychotherapy
that helps you feel good.
It’s exhausting finding our own way between different drugs, therapists and doctors who don’t always listen, asking yourself, ‘will it ever get better?’ At Sauna Therapy, we are here to celebrate you and remind you that whatever may come your way you will rise above it.
Why Choose Sauna Therapy
Sauna Therapy is a Boutique Mental Health Studio That Specializes in PTSD, Trauma and Anxiety
At Sauna Therapy, it is important to remember that healing is not an end point but a path to freedom. Therapy is a way to embrace well-being as a way of life. The path ahead may look arduous, tedious and hard but through integrating the mind, body and spirit life will feel a lot more passionate.
Sauna Therapy integrates psychological insight with attention to the body, nervous system, relationships and environment. Depending on your needs, therapy may include conversation, EMDR, grounding, movement, mindfulness, creative expression or other experiential approaches.
You Make Me Feel Good.
Mind. Body. Connection.
We Help You, Help Yourself
Quality trauma therapy and healing should not be anchored to one place or modality. Our commitment is to stay anchored to you and walk with you on your healing journey.
Online Therapy & In-person Therapy
Sauna Therapy offers both online and in-person therapy for ease of access throughout the Texas area.
Diverse and Affirming
Inclusive psychotherapy for all ethnicities, cultures, and LGBTQ+ with sex-positive practice.
Trauma and PTSD Therapy
Choose from an array of trauma-informed therapies including EMDR, somatic and ketamine therapy for trauma and ptsd.
Couples Therapy
Couples therapy teaches you better communication and compassion with homework between sessions.
Somatic Based
Sauna improves stress coping through movement, massage and meditation.
Client Centered
Sauna Therapy prioritizes the expertise of the client and works from the lens that the client knows best
YOUR NEXT CHAPTER STARTS HERE
Let’s find your therapist.
Connect with a Sauna Therapy clinician and take the first step toward feeling better.
Lydia Jones
Associate Licensed Therapist
View Profile
Working with Alex Lippas
View Profile
Working with Gracie Williams
Associate Licensed Therapist
Schedule a Call
Working with Kaitlynn Rooney
Masters Level Intern Supervised by Paige Swanson
View Profile
Working with Kierra Cheathem
Asssociate Licensed Therapistn
View Profile
Working with Paige Swanson
View Profile
Meet Our Therapists Booking links open Calendly when configured
The Sauna Therapy Promise
What We Do Best
At Sauna Therapy, we understand that anxiety and trauma can make everything feel as if it is out of your comfort zone and your control. We want to help you feel empowered and in control of your own life, regardless of the anxiety, panic and fear and PTSD you may feel.
Our therapists specialize in treating anxiety and trauma symptoms at the root cause. We take a holistic approach to your anxiety treatment understanding the biological, psychological and physiological causes of an anxiety disorder. We then work to stabilize the nervous system through somatic therapy, and cultivating a sense of meaning, understanding and self-control through cognitive therapies.
Our Specialities
SAUNA THERAPY · DALLAS, TEXAS
Explore Our Specializations
Explore the concerns we address and the therapeutic approaches available at Sauna Therapy.
Concerns We Treat
SAUNA THERAPYTrauma & PTSDTrauma-informed support for distressing experiences, complex trauma, and post-traumatic stress.EXPLORE SPECIALIZATION
SAUNA THERAPYAnxiety & StressTherapy for persistent worry, overwhelm, panic, and stress-related difficulties.EXPLORE SPECIALIZATION
SAUNA THERAPYDissociationSupport for dissociative experiences, disconnection, and trauma-related coping patterns.EXPLORE SPECIALIZATION 
SAUNA THERAPYEmotional DysregulationCollaborative support for intense emotions, coping patterns, and emotional awareness. 
SAUNA THERAPYOCD & Intrusive ThoughtsTherapy addressing obsessive thoughts, compulsions, and related anxiety. 
SAUNA THERAPYDepressionSupport for low mood, loss of interest, and difficulty reconnecting with daily life. 
SAUNA THERAPYAddiction & RecoveryCompassionate counseling for substance use, recovery, and co-occurring concerns. 
SAUNA THERAPYChildhood Trauma & AttachmentExplore the impact of early experiences and patterns in close relationships. 
SAUNA THERAPYRelationship DifficultiesSupport for communication, boundaries, and relational patterns.EXPLORE SPECIALIZATION 
SAUNA THERAPYLife TransitionsNavigate changes in identity, relationships, work, and life direction. SAUNA THERAPYADHD & Executive FunctionSupport for attention, organization, self-understanding, and emotional regulation. 
SAUNA THERAPYSelf-Esteem & IdentityExplore confidence, self-worth, and the ways you relate to yourself. Therapeutic Approaches
SAUNA THERAPYEMDR TherapyA structured approach for processing distressing experiences and memories.EXPLORE SPECIALIZATION
SAUNA THERAPYSomatic TherapyBody-aware psychotherapy exploring the relationship between physical sensations and emotion.EXPLORE SPECIALIZATION
SAUNA THERAPYKetamine-Assisted PsychotherapyPsychotherapeutic preparation and integration alongside medically supported ketamine treatment.EXPLORE SPECIALIZATION 
SAUNA THERAPYCBTCognitive behavioral strategies for understanding thoughts, emotions, and behavior. 
SAUNA THERAPYDBT SkillsSkills for mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and relationships. 
SAUNA THERAPYPsychodynamic TherapyExplore unconscious patterns, relationships, and earlier experiences. 
SAUNA THERAPYArt & Expressive TherapyCreative approaches to emotional exploration and expression.EXPLORE SPECIALIZATION SAUNA THERAPYMindfulness & Therapeutic YogaMindfulness and movement-informed practices that complement psychotherapy. SAUNA THERAPYPlay TherapyDevelopmentally responsive, play-based support for children. 
SAUNA THERAPYSpiritual CounselingExplore values, meaning, belief, and identity within a therapeutic setting. Somatic Therapy
Somatic therapy explores how stress and trauma can affect both the mind and body. Our Dallas trauma therapists combine psychotherapy with nervous-system awareness, grounding and body-based techniques to help you feel more present, connected and supported.
What’s Included:
WHAT SOMATIC THERAPY MAY INCLUDE:
Identifying physical patterns connected to stress and emotion
Practicing grounding, mindfulness and nervous-system regulation
Building greater safety, awareness and connection with your body
Trauma Therapy
Trauma can affect your emotions, relationships, physical responses and sense of safety—even long after an experience has ended. Our Dallas trauma therapists provide personalized, trauma-informed care to help you process difficult experiences, understand recurring patterns and build greater stability and choice.
What’s Included:
- EMDR, somatic therapy and trauma-focused psychotherapy
- Skills for grounding and nervous-system regulation
- Support for PTSD, complex trauma and dissociation
What is Sauna Therapy?
Sauna Therapy is a boutique psychotherapy practice in Dallas, Texas specializing in trauma, PTSD and anxiety. Our therapists provide EMDR therapy, somatic therapy, trauma-focused psychotherapy, experiential approaches and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy support, with in-person care in Dallas and virtual therapy throughout Texas.
Who is Paige Swanson, LPC, MA, NCC | Clinically Grounded Care
Led by Paige Swanson, MA, LPC, NCC, Sauna Therapy is a Dallas psychotherapy practice with clinicians trained in evidence-informed trauma treatment, EMDR, somatic approaches and integrative psychotherapy.
Sauna Therapy FAQ's
What Does Sauna Therapy Specialize In?
Sauna Therapy is a Dallas mental health practice specializing in trauma therapy, PTSD therapy, anxiety treatment and somatic psychotherapy. Depending on your needs and therapist, treatment may incorporate EMDR, somatic therapy, mindfulness, experiential approaches, creative therapies and other trauma-informed methods.
How do I find a trauma therapist in Dallas?
Look for a therapist whose training and clinical experience match the symptoms or experiences you want to address. For trauma and PTSD, this may include therapists trained in approaches such as EMDR, somatic therapy and trauma-focused psychotherapy.
Sauna Therapy offers trauma-informed therapy in Dallas and helps prospective clients identify a therapist whose specialty, personality and therapeutic approach fit their needs.
What types of trauma therapy does Sauna Therapy offer in Dallas?
Sauna Therapy offers several approaches to trauma therapy, including EMDR therapy, somatic therapy, trauma-focused psychotherapy and experiential therapies. Some clients may also explore ketamine-assisted psychotherapy when clinically appropriate.
Treatment is individualized because trauma can affect people differently. Therapy may focus on processing difficult experiences, reducing trauma-related symptoms, improving emotional regulation, strengthening relationships and developing a greater sense of safety and choice.
What is your philosophy?
Psychoneuroimmunology is the science of well-being centered around the stress response. Our holistic philosophy is tailored to educating and informing individuals about life long battles with chronic stress starting with adverse childhood events.
What is EMDR therapy?
EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a psychotherapy approach used to address distress associated with traumatic and emotionally difficult experiences.
During EMDR therapy, a trained therapist uses a structured treatment process that includes bilateral stimulation while helping the client work with memories, emotions, thoughts and physical responses connected to distressing experiences.
Sauna Therapy offers EMDR therapy in Dallas as one of several approaches to trauma treatment.
What is somatic therapy?
What is somatic therapy?
Somatic therapy is a body-aware approach to psychotherapy that explores the relationship between emotions, stress, trauma and physical sensations.
At Sauna Therapy, somatic therapy may incorporate nervous-system awareness, grounding, mindfulness, movement and other body-based techniques alongside psychotherapy. The goal is to help clients become more aware of how stress appears in the body and develop new ways of responding to it.
Does Sauna Therapy offer ketamine-assisted psychotherapy in Dallas?
Yes. Sauna Therapy offers ketamine-assisted psychotherapy in Dallas for appropriate clients as part of its trauma-informed and integrative approach to mental health care.
Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy combines psychotherapy with the therapeutic use of ketamine under an appropriate medical and clinical care structure. It is not appropriate for everyone, so screening and coordination of care are important parts of determining whether this approach is suitable.
Where are you located?
Where is Sauna Therapy located?
Sauna Therapy is located in the Bishop Arts District of Dallas, Texas, at 729 North Bishop Avenue.
The practice provides in-person psychotherapy in Dallas as well as virtual therapy options for clients throughout Texas when appropriate.
[Explore Our Dallas Therapy Space]
Meet Lydia Jones, LPC-Associate 🦋
“You don’t have to have everything figured out to begin.”
Lydia believes meaningful growth starts with feeling seen, heard, and understood. Her approach is warm, collaborative, and compassionate—creating space for you to show up as yourself and move at your own pace.
She integrates CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care to support adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, burnout, relationships, self-esteem, and life transitions. She also has a passion for supporting first responders and veterans.
Outside the therapy room, you’ll find her exploring hiking trails, traveling, tending to her plants, and spending time with loved ones and her dog. 🌿
Whether you’re moving through a difficult season or hoping to understand yourself better, Lydia is here to help you recognize your strengths and build practical tools for everyday life.
Now welcoming clients at Sauna Therapy. Visit the link in our bio to connect. 💙
Supervised by Angela S. Taylor, MA, LPC-S.
#SaunaTherapy #DallasTherapist #DallasTherapy #TraumaInformedCare #MentalHealthSupport
1 day ago
A New Chapter for Sauna Therapy | We're Moving to Uptown Dallas
It is with a bittersweet heart that we announce Sauna Therapy will be moving to a new home at The Crescent Court in Uptown Dallas, beginning November 1st.
While saying goodbye to our current space comes with a sense of sadness, we are equally excited to embrace this next chapter of growth and transformation.
Our new location will offer a more intimate, thoughtfully designed office in the heart of one of Dallas's most vibrant business districts. This move reflects our continued evolution, allowing us to further specialize in executive mental health, executive presence, trauma recovery, and psychotherapy for professionals navigating the complexities of demanding careers and personal lives, while also serving the wonderful community of individuals who call Uptown home.
We are so happy to be returning to Uptown.
And because we believe that healing extends far beyond the therapy room, we wanted to share a little something special to celebrate our new neighborhood.
Introducing The Sauna Therapy Uptown Guide — a curated collection of our favorite places around The Crescent to enjoy after your session. From intimate art galleries and charming coffee shops to beautiful walking paths and leisurely lunches, we've gathered a few ways to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and give the work you've done in therapy a little room to settle.
Because sometimes, the most meaningful part of healing happens in the moments when we allow ourselves to simply experience life.
A new space. A familiar neighborhood. The same commitment to helping you feel good.
With love,
The Sauna Therapy Team
You Make Me Feel Good. 🦋
2 days ago
What if the reality we know is only a shadow of the truth?
How do we define the realities that we ultimately create for ourselves?
In Plato’s Allegory of the Cave, prisoners are born into darkness, bound by chains, and forced to watch shadows dance upon a stone wall.
Having never known anything beyond these shadows, they mistake illusion for reality.
But what happens when the world we’ve come to believe in is the very thing keeping us from seeing the truth?
2 days ago
Why go to the clubs when you can go to the mountains #sobriety #addictionawareness #dallastherapist
1 week ago
Another amazing hike on Mt. Rainier🤍🩵🫶🏻 will be back in the office soon.
1 week ago
Meet Jakesha Davis 🤍 Our associate licensed therapist at Sauna Therapy believes meaningful growth starts with feeling understood.
Her warm, collaborative approach blends CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and somatic practices to support adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, self-esteem, and life transitions. She creates space for honest conversations, practical tools, and a little laughter along the way.
Off the clock, you’ll find her enjoying Pilates, spending time with family and friends, or reading Anxious People by Fredrik Backman.
Her reminder for you: “Small steps still move you forward.”
Join us in welcoming Jakesha. 🦋
#SaunaTherapy #DallasTherapist #DallasTherapy #MentalHealth #TherapistIntroduction
2 weeks ago