I consider myself an easy going, caring and compassionate person that desires the best for everyone. I understand that life can place obstacles in your way, but it takes having people in your corner to help you get through it. With a PhD in Marriage and Family Counseling and a Licensed Professional Counselor - Supervisor, I strive to see the best in people and want to be a light for those living in darkness. I work with clients dealing with depression, anxiety, anger, loss of identity, relationship issues, abandonment, sexual, emotional and physical abuse. I promise to help all those in need, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or gender. I believe there are no clear-cut ways or short cuts for therapy, and will tailor my approaches for therapy to the needs of the individual, couples or groups. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, blended families and adolescents willing to give their all to the therapeutic process.
Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy
- Population Focus
· Teens (16+)
· Adults
· Couples
·Families
- Autism
- ADD/ADHD
· Foster Care
· Trauma
· Stress Relative Issues
- Couples/Mariage
- Divorce
- Blended Families
Speciality Area
Working with Adults with ASD
Caregiver Burnout
One of our deepest longings is to be heard. Let me listen.
Throughout life, we develop experiences and beliefs that measure how much value we place on family, friends, marriage, education, and our careers. We forget to take inventory of our needs and lose sight of what is important to us. When we forget how to love ourselves or our loved ones, things like misunderstandings, negative emotions, isolation, and feelings of helplessness pressure us to hide in our shells.
My goal is to meet you where you are. To understand your environment and help navigate your struggles and improve your living. I want to empower you with tools that will assist you in your life and encourage you to live a life filled with purpose and understanding. I would like to offer you a safe space to share your innermost thoughts, and I invite you to join me on this road to healing and growth.
One step at a time, that’s all I ask of you. One step towards the journey to break free of the stressors, mental illness, and addictions that can plague our lives.
Solution Focus, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Person-Centered
Population Focus
- Children (6+)
- Teens
- Adults
- Couples
- Families
- Anxiety
- ADD/ADHD
- Autisim
- Trauma
- Life Transitions
Coping skills
- Couples
- Divorce
- Blended Families
- Women's Issues
Life is not always easy. Navigating and building healthy relationships, finding balance and peace, letting go, regaining strength and motivation, being accountable and making better choices all require you to be dedicated and consistent. I am a considerate, caring, non-judgmental person who believes that while you are on your journey, you deserve someone that can help you discover and implement tools and perspectives.
I hold my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and am in the process of my LPC-Associate. My education prepares me to work with individuals, families, couples, and groups
counseling. My approach to counseling will focus on person-centered, cognitive behavior, reality, and solution-focused therapy.
Person-centered therapy helps the client learn how to facilitate change in their lives, while providing empathy and positivity.
Cognitive therapy helps the client evaluate how their thinking influences their behavior, and helps them identify new behaviors to
emulate. Reality therapy helps the client learn realistic and responsible action. Solution-focused therapy helps the client learn ways
to not just talk about their problems, but also to give them solutions.
Solution Focus, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Person-Centered
Population Focus
- Children (6+)
- Adolescents
- Adults
- Couples
- Families
Anxiety
Adjustment Issues
Depression
Grief
Abandonment
Relationships issues
Behavior Issues
Self-esteem
Parent/child relationships
PTSD
Specialty Areas
ADHD
Autism Spectrum Advocate
Foster Care
Homelessness
Together… we can do this!!! Just be patient. We all make mistakes….it’s how we recover from them and bounce back!!! I borrow from various counseling techniques. Among these techniques is Solution-Focused Therapy and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. I also use other person-centered approaches. As we begin the counseling process, I realize that each person is unique and individual. Each will need something individualized to determine the path to their journey towards healing. Clients may need to complete assessments, and possibly some take home assignments. Some clients may be with me longer. All of this is determined individually. I will maintain awareness of cultural meaning, confidentiality and privacy. I am a warm and patient listener that brings integrity with a dash of empathy and hope. Effective counseling only occurs when mutual trust is earned and maintained. All I ask is that you trust the process, be patient, and do what is asked. There is a reason behind each task, assignment and question.
As an associate, I will work with my supervisor as a team. We will work together to ensure that clients’ have individualized care to meet their unique needs.
Solution Focus Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing
Population Focus
Specialty Areas
I am passionate about working with adults who:
With specialized training in behavior patterns, I help adults with learning disabilities, such as ADHD and Dyslexia, who are having difficulties performing and processing in occupational or school settings.
My passions and interests were formed from her education and training. She holds a master’s degree in Psychology with a concentration in Industrial-Organizational Psychology. She is currently pursuing a Post-Master’s Certificate in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, as well as Applied Behavior Analysis.
I am happy to work with people in different stages of life and help them through their healing journey.
Solution Focus Therapy, and Cognitive Behavior Therapy,
Population Focus
Specialty Areas
I am Brian A. Hicks, Licensed Professional Counselor – Associate (LPC-Associate). I am passionate about working with individuals to navigate their personal and professional goals, and the challenges that come with those initiatives. Life is not a straight line; it is filled with ups and downs, lefts and rights. I want to help all individuals build a roadmap to success, no matter where that is at in their journey of life, and what that success is for them. I value and vow to help all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or gender. I want to be a positive change agent in people’s lives and believe in individualized success plans tailored to meet individual needs.
My direct educational and professional experiences have provided insight into the challenges, problems, and issues that individuals face during an ever-evolving society with various generational and societal influences. Working with individuals from many cultures and backgrounds has impacted my ability to adapt to individual needs, while tailoring individualized success plans to those needs. My background includes personal and career counseling, with a focus on multicultural counseling competency.
I have a strong dedication to being a life-long learner. I hold a Ph.D. in Counselor Education & Supervision from Texas Tech University and a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Tarleton State University. I am a faculty member at Western Governors University. I also serve as an officer on the Executive Committee for the Piney Woods Counseling Association, the East TX Chapter of the Texas Counseling Association. My passions and interests stem from my lived experiences, education, and training. My research interests include, but are not limited to: colorblindness, racial identity development, bias, privilege, multicultural knowledge and awareness, and cultural humility.
Associated Identities
Gender: Male
Pronouns: he/him/his
Race/ethnicity: White/Caucasia
Treatment Approach
Person-Centered Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Population Focus
Adults 18+
Focus Areas
Counseling is an opportunity to manage and work through specific issues. I support clients using Person-Centered Therapy and Humanistic techniques to heal them from their past, engage with the present, and work toward a consistently healthy future. Focusing on providing nonjudgmental, empathetic services, I use traditional and nontraditional therapeutic approaches to help my clients gain a deeper understanding of who they are, what they desire or need, and where they are going in life. When we have greater awareness of ourselves and relationships, we can gain greater belonging and significance that will lead to personal growth. Through our therapeutic relationship, we can collaborate to create realistic steps to achieve life goals.
I am in the final year of my program at Southwestern Assemblies of God University, where I am pursuing my Clinical Mental Health Counseling Master of Science degree. My education has prepared me to work with individuals dealing with various issues, such as depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and other life transitions and difficulties.
Associated Identities
Gender: Female
Pronouns: she/her
Race/ethnicity: African American
Person-Centered Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Population Focus
Teens 16+
Adults 18+
Couples
Focus Areas
· Adjustment Issues
· Anxiety
· Depression
· Emotional Abuse
· End of Life Issues
· Family Issues
· Grief
· LGBTQIA+
· Relationship
Hi, I’m Dawn R. Dillon, Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate. From as far back as I can remember, I have always been passionate about helping people. So I made the decision to obtain a degree in counseling, but many obstacles occurred throughout the process! One thing that l have learned on this journey called life is, NO one is exempt from different challenges, some big and some small! As your clinician, l will aim to do my best to help you along your journey! Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy are the modalities that l utilize most! These therapeutic techniques, approaches, or processes will help treat and improve patients' psychological, emotional, and social well-being. With these therapies l will tailor them individually depending on what problems exist. I’m a very hard working, self motivated, ethical, and empathetic counselor who will work diligently to assist clients with their mental health struggles! As l work together with a team of therapists , and my supervisor, we will work together to help clients have the care needed for success.
Associated Identities
Gender: Female
Pronouns: she/her
Race/ethnicity: African American
Person-Centered Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Population Focus
Teens 16+
Adults 18+
Couples
Focus Areas
· Adjustment Issues
· Anxiety
· Depression
· Emotional Abuse
· End of Life Issues
· Family Issues
· Grief
· LGBTQIA+
· Relationship
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