About Dion
Dion Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with ten years of experience. He works with adults on problems such as trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, sleep problems, and stress. He also lists support for LGBT concerns, ADHD, parenting challenges, career questions, and coping with life changes.
Dion began his career in 1994 as a master's level specialist in school psychology. He later pursued the LPC credential to broaden clinical work with trauma and substance use. In recent years he has worked as a civilian contractor on Department of Defense programs, focusing on military life stress and transition back to civilian roles.
His approach mixes practical cognitive techniques with client-centered methods. He often uses cognitive behavioral methods alongside mindfulness and experiential work. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is one of the options he integrates for people working through traumatic memories.
Sessions typically include assessment and, when useful, referral to other services. Dion says he draws on his personal and professional experience when guiding alcohol and drug use treatment and trauma resolution. He aims to match interventions to what each person needs to reach their goals.
People who come for help can expect straightforward, goal-focused sessions. The focus is on solving current problems and planning next steps. He encourages taking the first step toward change and offers follow-up support and coordination when other services are needed.
How his clinical approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. Online sessions using this approach tend to emphasize reflective conversation, personal values, and goal setting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress. EMDR is a trauma-focused method that works with distressing memories through guided processing; it can be offered remotely with adaptations to guide the memory work and emotional regulation.Finding the best approach is something the therapist does together with each client. He will discuss needs, past experiences, and what feels workable, then recommend methods to try. That collaborative decision can change over time as goals shift and progress is reviewed.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a student or work week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people find remote sessions help maintain continuity during life transitions and support consistent follow-up while balancing study, jobs, or parenting.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he help with?
He supports adults with trauma, alcohol and drug use, depression, anxiety, stress, sleep problems, relationship issues, grief, ADHD and related concerns.
What is his therapeutic style?
He combines client-centered work with cognitive behavioral methods, mindfulness, experiential techniques, and EMDR as appropriate.
How long has he been practicing?
He has ten years of experience as an LPC, and earlier work dates back to 1994 in school psychology.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas and works with clients from that location.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not specify formats, so confirm current session options with the therapist before booking.
How is payment handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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