- Trauma resolution
- Addiction services
- CBT and EMDR
About Dion
Dion Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with ten years of clinical experience. He focuses on trauma resolution and alcohol and drug use treatment informed by both personal experience and professional training. He also helps people with depression, anxiety, anger, sleep problems, and relationship or parenting concerns.
He began his career in 1994 as a master’s-level specialist in school psychology and later moved into counseling to better support people facing trauma, addiction, and other mental health struggles. He has spent recent years contracting with the Department of Defense, working with service members and their transition into civilian life.
Dion uses a mix of approaches rather than a single method. He builds sessions around what the person needs and wants to accomplish. Typical tools include client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practice, dialectical behavior strategies, existential reflection, and EMDR when appropriate.
Sessions combine practical skills and processing work. People learn ways to manage strong emotions, reduce unhelpful thoughts, and practice grounding exercises. When substance use or trauma assessment is needed, he provides evaluation and, when appropriate, referrals to other services.
He asks straightforward questions at intake to clarify goals and priorities. That helps shape an individualized plan that focuses on concrete steps and coping strategies. People looking to reduce anger, rebuild relationships, or address addiction often find this hands-on approach useful in day-to-day life.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Dion often uses cognitive behavioral therapy and EMDR as part of his work. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and practicing new ways of responding to stress, anger, or anxiety. It is practical and skill-based and often helps with mood, sleep, and coping with daily triggers. EMDR involves bilateral stimulation combined with guided recall to address memories tied to trauma and can be used when past events are driving current distress.He approaches finding the right method as a collaborative process. The therapist and client look at goals, symptoms, and what the client prefers. Together they try techniques, track what helps, and adjust the plan based on what feels most useful in real life.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow brief check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible to practice skills between appointments and to use real-life situations as material for sessions without promising a particular format.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does he help with related to anger?
He supports people dealing with anger alongside stress, anxiety, trauma, addiction, relationship strain, parenting pressures, and sleep problems.
What style and methods does he use?
He combines client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, mindfulness, existential discussion, and EMDR when needed.
How long has he been practicing?
He has ten years of experience as an LPC, with a prior start in school psychology beginning in 1994.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas and practices from that state.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he accept international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.