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Dion Smith, LPC

  • Experience10 years
  • LocationTexas
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Dion

Dion Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with ten years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, ADHD, and related life challenges.

Background and approach

He draws on a background that began in school psychology and later shifted into counseling work, combining personal insight and professional training to support recovery from substance use and trauma while also addressing concerns such as grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting, career questions, and compassion fatigue.

His practice style emphasizes treating each person as an individual and tailoring interventions to fit specific needs and goals. Dion uses a trauma-informed, client-centered stance and blends cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness and EMDR among other methods.

He also offers assessment and referral services to help clients connect with appropriate resources when additional supports are needed. Located in Texas, Dion works with adults seeking pragmatic, evidence-informed approaches to coping and change.

He frames the first steps toward treatment as collaborative and acknowledges that beginning therapy can feel daunting, focusing on building a working plan that aligns with a person’s priorities and circumstances.

How Dion’s Methods Translate to Online Care

Dion commonly blends client-centered work with cognitive-behavioral therapy and EMDR to address trauma, addiction, anxiety, and mood concerns. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, collaborative relationship where the therapist listens and shapes treatment around the client's priorities. Cognitive-behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and building practical skills to manage symptoms and make changes. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an approach used to process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional impact, often paired with preparation and grounding techniques.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dion works collaboratively to determine which methods fit a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. He adapts interventions over time, combining talk-based skill-building with experiential or trauma-processing techniques when appropriate to the client's readiness.

Online sessions are available by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can make attending appointments more flexible for people balancing work, family, and other commitments. These formats allow ongoing skill practice, check-ins between sessions, and easier access to care for those in Texas who prefer remote options.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dion commonly address?
Dion works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, sleeping problems, depression, ADHD, and many related issues such as grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting challenges, and career stress.
How would you describe his therapeutic approach and style?
He uses a client-centered, trauma-informed approach that tailors interventions to each person. Techniques include cognitive-behavioral strategies, mindfulness practices, EMDR, and other experiential methods chosen to match client goals.
What is his professional background and experience?
He has ten years of counseling experience and began his career as a master's level school psychology specialist before moving into professional counseling focused on trauma and addiction services.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
Dion holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Texas as TX LPC 77559. He provides services from a practice based in Texas.
Does he work with non-English speakers or clients outside the country?
He provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for online work?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should someone do to begin working with him?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Sex addictionSexual dysfunctionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English

What Dion can help with

Dion Smith works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, and depression.

Dion works with trauma resolution.

Dion works with depression.

Dion works with service members.

How Dion approaches therapy

Dion's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy.

Experience and training

Dion is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Texas, with 10 years of clinical experience.