Dion Smith, LPC

Dion Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who helps people work through stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, and depression. He also supports those coping with sleep difficulties, grief, relationship and intimacy challenges, parenting strain, and career or life transitions. Dion lists aging and geriatric issues among his additional focus areas and brings ten years of counseling experience to his practice.

He uses straightforward, person-centered care that starts with listening to what matters most to each person. Sessions are shaped around individual goals and practical steps. Dion blends cognitive behavioral tools with mindfulness and other hands-on methods to help reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

His background includes a start in school psychology and later work as a civilian contractor supporting service members navigating military life and the return to civilian routines. That combination informs his approach to trauma, addiction, and coping with major life changes.

Dion often integrates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) when addressing traumatic memories, alongside techniques from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Existential Therapy when appropriate. He also provides assessment and referral guidance to connect people with additional services when needed.

People who choose Dion can expect pragmatic talk, skills practice, and collaborative planning. He aims to make the process of seeking help clearer and more manageable. To start, he asks people to share what they want to change and then builds a personalized plan to get there.

How these approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's priorities, then shaping sessions around those goals. Online this means the therapist centers the conversation on what the client brings and adjusts pace and tools to fit their needs.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, such as sleep routines or managing anxiety. In virtual sessions, CBT often uses short between-session assignments and practical exercises that can be reviewed together during appointments.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) addresses distressing memories through structured processing. When EMDR is part of the plan, the therapist explains the steps and works collaboratively to move at a comfortable pace.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and responses to different methods and then recommend an approach or combination that fits each person. Clients and the therapist adjust the plan as progress is made.

Session logistics and formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they fit into busy schedules, cut travel time, and make it easier to keep regular appointments. Some formats also make brief check-ins simpler or reduce technology demands, which can help maintain consistent care.