Dion Smith , LPC

Dion Smith focuses on trauma resolution and treatment for alcohol and drug use, drawing on both lived experience and professional training to guide his clinical work. He also regularly supports people coping with depression, anxiety, and a wide range of other mental health concerns, tailoring care to each individual’s needs and goals.

Earlier in his career he worked as a master’s-level specialist in school psychology, and he later became a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - a state credential to provide mental health counseling. He has provided services as a civilian contractor for Department of Defense programs, helping service members and their families navigate military life stressors and transitions back to civilian life.

Assessment and informed referral are part of his practice to ensure clients access appropriate interventions when needed. Treatment plans are developed around the person rather than a one-size-fits-all model, combining trauma-informed cognitive-behavioral strategies with mindfulness, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), experiential techniques, and other interventions as appropriate.

Smith acknowledges that reaching out for help can feel difficult and anxiety provoking, and he encourages people not to delay pursuing changes that matter to them. His services are offered with attention to each client’s history, values, and goals, and are designed to support practical, achievable progress.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Trauma and Addiction Care

Dion Smith integrates several evidence-based approaches into online care to address trauma, addiction, mood concerns, and relationship issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns - it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is a trauma-focused method that helps people process distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity, making it useful for those recovering from abuse, accidents, or other trauma. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and collaboration so the client’s values and goals drive the pace and focus of work, supporting growth, self-esteem, and relational concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. That joint decision-making helps shape a personalized plan that can adapt over time.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options make it easier to schedule care around work, family, or mobility limitations and allow therapists and licensed professionals to maintain continuity of support even when in-person visits are not practical.