- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Trauma-focused work
- Motivational interviewing
About Dwayne
Dwayne Kilgore is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Texas with six years of clinical experience and more than 15 years as a Christian lay counselor in the Dallas area. He works with adults who are coping with trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief, anger, and related mood concerns. He also supports people facing issues with intimacy, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and stress.
Dwayne often works with veterans and others whose relationships have been strained by traumatic experiences. He combines talk-based methods and structured techniques to help people understand how past events affect current behavior. Sessions focus on practical steps and skills that can reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning.
His main approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused techniques. He uses Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD and trauma-related work, and he draws on Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy when helpful. That means sessions may include writing down thoughts, testing unhelpful beliefs, setting small goals, and practicing new ways of relating to others.
People can expect an interactive and positive style in sessions. Dwayne describes his role as working alongside clients to identify manageable changes. He pays attention to both immediate concerns and longer-term recovery goals.
He has experience running individual and group work in community settings. That background informs his focus on clear communication skills, coping strategies after disasters or crises, and practical supports for fatherhood and men’s issues. If someone wants to address anger, trauma, or relationship strain, he brings specific trauma-focused tools to that work.
How his approaches translate to online work
Dwayne uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change thoughts and behaviors that keep problems like anxiety, anger, and depression active. CBT sessions often include identifying unhelpful thinking, testing those thoughts, and practicing new responses to everyday situations.He also uses Trauma-Focused techniques such as Cognitive Processing Therapy for people with PTSD. This approach helps people process traumatic memories and reduce the ways those memories shape current reactions and relationships. It focuses on specific steps and skills rather than general discussion.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, symptoms, and preferences and recommend a mix of methods that fits those needs. Clients and the therapist check progress and adjust the plan over time.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking because the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also allow phone-only visits if video is difficult, which can lower bandwidth needs and make scheduling simpler.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with trauma and PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief, anger, and mood disorders, plus related issues like intimacy and self-esteem.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is interactive and positive. He uses talk therapy alongside structured exercises and goal setting.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years as an LPC and more than 15 years as a Christian lay counselor in Dallas community settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Texas.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with clients outside the United States?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.