- Trauma informed approach
- CBT and EMDR methods
- Work on shame
About Dion
Dion Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 10 years of experience. He works with adults carrying issues such as trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, grief, relationship and family concerns, and problems tied to guilt and shame.
He began his helping career in 1994 as a master's level specialist in school psychology and later became an LPC. He has provided services to service members through a Department of Defense contracting program, focusing on military life stresses and transition back to civilian life.
In session he treats each person as an individual. He uses a trauma-informed cognitive-behavioral approach and draws from several methods to fit a person's needs. Mindfulness exercises, EMDR, experiential techniques and practical skill work are among the tools he may use.
He also offers assessment and referral services when additional or different interventions are needed. His background includes work with alcohol and drug use treatment alongside other mental health concerns. The work often blends practical strategies for coping with stress, sleep, and mood with deeper work on attachment, abandonment, and family of origin issues.
Clients can expect straightforward planning toward their goals and an emphasis on what helps in daily life. Sessions aim to address both immediate struggles and longer-standing patterns related to intimacy, communication, codependency, and forgiveness.
How his therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting to help people clarify what matters to them. It supports work on shame, relationship concerns, and self-esteem by prioritizing the client's perspective and goals.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. CBT often helps with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and coping skills that can be practiced between sessions.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a method used to process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional charge. When appropriate, it can be integrated into a plan for trauma resolution and related shame or guilt issues.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and he will adjust the plan as progress and feedback guide the process.
The therapist's biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and letting people use modes that suit their energy and bandwidth. Licensed professionals often combine therapeutic conversation with worksheets, mindfulness practice, and EMDR-related exercises adapted for remote sessions.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with trauma, alcohol and drug use, depression, anxiety, stress, grief, relationship and family issues, and concerns around guilt and shame among other topics.
How does he approach guilt and shame in sessions?
He uses a trauma-informed cognitive-behavioral approach and may integrate mindfulness, EMDR, and experiential exercises to explore beliefs and actions tied to guilt or shame.
What is his professional background and experience?
He has 10 years as an LPC and began working in 1994 as a master's level specialist in school psychology, later moving into counseling and addiction work.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas and holds the credential shown as TX LPC.
Do sessions take place in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.