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Dallas Dralle

Meet Our Team

Dallas Dralle Shetler

Counselor

Dallas Dralle

Meet Our Team

Dallas Dralle Shetler

Counselor

Dallas Dralle Shetler, M.S., MFT, PMH-C is a licensed counselor with Infinite Mindcare and has been practicing in the Cayman Islands since 2015. Dallas is a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), a Certified Perinatal Mental Health practitioner (PMH-C), and is also a certified “Becoming Us” Facilitator and “Parenthood Tour Guide”, a training which focuses on the relationship between partners as they transition through parenthood together.

Dallas has completed advanced training in Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), trauma therapy, Gottman couples counselling, Satir Transformational Systemic Therapy (Levels I & II); she’s a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), a certified Prepare/Enrich facilitator, and has additional trainings in Cognitive-Behavioural therapies, Motivational Interviewing, and Mental Health First Aid. Dallas has a Master of Science in Child Development and Family Studies with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy from Purdue University, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the Honors College at Michigan State University. Before moving to Cayman in 2015, Dallas practiced in Michigan and Indiana in the United States, where she is originally from. Her graduate thesis research focused on the significance of the therapeutic relationship in treatment, and this knowledge and experience forms the foundation for Dallas’ clinical practice and focus on her personal, therapeutic relationship with each client. During her three years studying at Purdue, she was also an instructor and taught undergraduate psychology and child development courses.

As a therapist, Dallas provides outpatient counseling to adults, couples, teens and families with a wide variety of concerns and personal goals. Dallas specialises in working with mothers dealing with perinatal mood disorders, pregnant and postpartum parents and couples, while focusing on the attachment between partners during the postpartum period and helping clients navigate the challenges that early parenthood and the postpartum period brings. Dallas also specializes in working with couples and families, including pre-marital couples, couples facing infidelity, domestic violence, and those interested in marital/relational enrichment and growth throughout the various stages of their relationship.

Working from a holistic, collaborative, strengths-based approach in therapy, she draws from multiple disciplines to match her clients’ individual needs. She does not believe in a “one size fits all” approach to therapy and believes that each individual is the expert in his or her own life. She will work with you collaboratively, alongside you to develop your personal goals and create a plan for therapy that fits your unique needs. Dallas is passionate about helping her clients find and harness their inner strengths and resources to live happier lives and improve their general sense of wellbeing. Dallas believes that we all have the ability to heal from our past wounds and traumas when we are supported and given a safe space to do so.

Outside of her clinical work, Dallas has been an active member of the Business and Professional Women’s Club of Grand Cayman (BPW) and the Young Business and Professional Women’s Club (YBPW) since September 2015. She is passionate about empowering women in their careers through networking, fundraising, providing workshops, and in giving back to her community through service. As a wellness advocate, Dallas strongly believes in the importance of actively engaging in our community, taking care of our environment, and empowering and helping others. Dallas regularly facilitates the monthly Infinite Mindcare Talk Series & AfterDark Talk Series events and also enjoys being a recurring guest on Mental Health Matters Radio Show on Radio Cayman.

Real stories. Real results.

My experience with neurofeedback therapy (NFT) at Infinite Mindcare was exceptional. NFT is completely painless and noninvasive. I noticed better focus, memory retention, decreased anxiety, and decreased impulsivity. My sleep significantly improved, as I could fall asleep quicker, stay asleep longer, and wake up rested. I benefited most from NFT as I no longer had an overly aroused brain: no excessive and racing thoughts
"Overall, I was very satisfied with the program. Ms. Dallas clearly has a great masterly of the subject matter and we held very interesting, eye-opening conversations throughout the program. Ms. Dallas also showed great flexibility in terms of appointment times which enabled us to complete the four sessions in less than four weeks. I will not hesitate to recommend Infinite Mindcare to my friends in future."
Dallas was absolutely wonderful. I can not recommend her more, we were very compatible and she seems to know exactly what I needed to hear (or didn't need!) at different sessions. The room was very comfortable and homely, love the weighted blanket!! She breaks all the stereotypes of therapists, she does not ask the classic "And how does that make you feel?", rather talks things out WITH you which I prefer! Thanks Dallas!
Dallas was very sympathetic and helpful. She built rapport and gave wise counsel. I would recommend Dallas as a couples therapist.
Dallas was wonderful. She helped me a lot during a really difficult time. I am grateful for her knowledge and professionalism that helped lead me out of a time of loneliness, fear, darkness and obsessiveness. She gave me things to work on and fortunately I was able to take direction and with the support provided by the daily sessions (and my own leg work) my thinking started to clear a bit, and life gradually became more manageable. My issues didn't go away completely however, but the sessions with Dallas gave me a better understanding of myself and I was able to identify recurring patterns of unhelpful behaviour and thoughts, and I learned new coping strategies. I am now feeling a lot more contentment and peace of mind. Really I actually feel grateful and happy most days - my problems haven't gone away - that is just how life is but I can handle the bumps in the road so much better. I also made the decision to stop using alcohol and weed and that has been a great decision - I thought getting wasted was a solution, freedom and release from boredom and stress - for me it turned out it was the opposite. Mind altering substances made me depressed, tired and fearful especially in the morning...I had to let those go and embrace and new and unfamiliar way of life where I was no longer running away from reality and numbing my feelings. That was not easy, especially not in the beginning and I took a few attempts before I really let those things go, but it turned out to be the best decision. I am also grateful that there is amazing AA fellowship and recovery in Cayman. And thanks Dallas for the work that you put in - It helped me during the confusing and sad times when my life felt pretty empty. I am six months sober now and feel like things are going in the right direction. Best of all - I feel like I belong inside my own skin. Somedays I even like myself :-)
My experience with neurofeedback therapy (NFT) at Infinite Mindcare was exceptional. NFT is completely painless and noninvasive. I noticed better focus, memory retention, decreased anxiety, and decreased impulsivity. My sleep significantly improved, as I could fall asleep quicker, stay asleep longer, and wake up rested. I benefited most from NFT as I no longer had an overly aroused brain: no excessive and racing thoughts
"Life is difficult at best but especially these days. Life is full of difficult, emotionally contaging people at work and in our families and always-on work needs produces stress and depression in us.The modern style of counselling is to help recognise these and many other situations, to suggest tools to help and ways of thinking that help in these situations and to practice them when they arise. Once you start to use these 'tools' they defend you against the worst of how life can affect you.This way of counselling has been proven effective scientifically, and may be preferable to medications especially for the younger person for mild or moderate problems.
It was nice to be understood and reassured by a professional who never imposed their beliefs or opinions but offered guidance.
My experience with neurofeedback therapy (NFT) at Infinite Mindcare was exceptional. NFT is completely painless and noninvasive. I noticed better focus, memory retention, decreased anxiety, and decreased impulsivity. My sleep significantly improved, as I could fall asleep quicker, stay asleep longer, and wake up rested. I benefited most from NFT as I no longer had an overly aroused brain: no excessive and racing thoughts
"Overall, I was very satisfied with the program. Ms. Dallas clearly has a great masterly of the subject matter and we held very interesting, eye-opening conversations throughout the program. Ms. Dallas also showed great flexibility in terms of appointment times which enabled us to complete the four sessions in less than four weeks. I will not hesitate to recommend Infinite Mindcare to my friends in future."

FAQs

How can I make an appointment?

To schedule an appointment, we first ask that you complete our intake form and provide us with your insurance and payment information. Once we receive this information, we will confirm your insurance benefits and contact you to schedule the earliest available appointment.

What insurance do you accept?

We accept several Cayman insurances including: Aetna, BAF, Britcay, Cayman First, Cinico, Fidelity/Vanguard, PanAm. If you have overseas insurance such as Cigna, you will need to pay for your sessions out of pocket, however, we can provide you with an invoice with all relevant information to give to your insurance provider for direct reimbursement. In order to use your medical insurance, you must have an outpatient mental health benefit for use on the island. While we verify your insurance benefits and provide you with an estimated breakdown of co-pays, you are ultimately responsible for understanding your own benefits.

Does seeking advice mean something is wrong with me?

No. Many people seek counselling to understand themselves or others, to develop personally, or simply to manage life. As humans, we all experience stressors and difficult emotions. Therapy is a means to learn to develop our functioning skills and build greater resilience, regardless of the circumstances.

What is counseling?

Counseling/therapy involves meeting with a therapist (such as a counselor or psychologist) to address emotional, social, or behavioral concerns. Trained and licensed clinicians work with you to consider a variety of treatments according to your treatment goals. The benefits of therapy are numerous and may include improved mood, personal growth, and interpersonal relationships. Disclaimer: Just because you come to therapy does not mean you will change or improve. The willingness to make changes is ultimately up to the individual. Please remember that we typically only have 1 hour per week in our offices and most of the change happens outside of the therapy room.

Counseling is not about coming to vent for an hour. While we have couches and you can lay down, we do not perform psychoanalysis. Counseling is an active process where the client shares and receives feedback, develops skills, and practices interventions to help in their real life outside of the office. Yes, there are times when people just need to “vent” and feel heard. And we have a space for that, to be sure. We will also encourage change.

How many sessions will I need to achieve my goals?

There is no definitive answer to this until you see your therapist. The average counseling treatment usually lasts 3-6 months, however, each person is unique. Some people come to us and feel like they got what they were looking for in 1-3 sessions. The first few sessions are assessment and getting acquainted. It is important that you feel comfortable with your therapist and the process, and sometimes it takes some people longer than others to feel comfortable.

Counseling is not about coming in to vent for an hour. While we have couches and you can lay back, we do not do psychoanalysis. Counseling is an active process where the client shares and receives feedback, develops skills, and practices interventions to help in their real life outside of the office. Yes, there are times when people just need to “vent” and feel heard. And we have a space for that, to be sure. We will also encourage change.

What is Mindcare?

How we empower our clients and ourselves to create optimal mental health, i.e. healthy mental health habits

The Flower of Life is a sacred geometry believed to hold information about the secrets of all life and is, in essence, a blueprint for all life. Its design symbolizes the interconnectedness of life on Earth from a scientific and ecological standpoint, as the symbol has been found throughout the world since ancient civilizations, as well as in the biology of plant and human life.

At Infinite Mindcare we believe that you hold all the answers and tools within yourself; that you are the expert of your own life. Our job is to help you see that in yourself and to help you actively live it through everything you do in and out of the therapy office.