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Demetrica Dement

Compassionate counselor blending insight and skills

LPC Texas

Experience
14 years in practice
Focus areas
Addictions, LGBT, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Demetrica

Demetrica Dement is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 14 years of clinical experience supporting people through a wide range of concerns including addictions, LGBT-related issues, anger, depression, anxiety, stress, trauma and abuse, relationship and family challenges, grief, intimacy-related difficulties, eating concerns, parenting, self-esteem, and career matters.

Background and approach

She also attends to issues such as abandonment, aging and geriatric questions, communication problems, forgiveness, life purpose, men's issues, midlife crisis, mood disorders, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and young adult concerns. Demetrica frames her work around each person's strengths and lived experience, approaching change as a collaborative effort in which the client’s perspective guides the work.

Her therapeutic style blends client-centered principles with structured techniques, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help people identify patterns, build coping skills, and develop practical strategies for daily life. She encourages clients to name goals, explore values, and practice new ways of responding to stressors.

Demetrica presents a supportive presence while offering concrete tools aimed at measurable progress, and she welcomes those ready to take the step toward a more satisfying and balanced life.

Clinical Approaches and Online Care

Demetrica integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Client-Centered Therapy to offer both structured symptom-focused work and a supportive, empathetic environment. CBT helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns through practical exercises and goal-oriented strategies, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and mood-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes understanding each person’s perspective and building on their strengths to foster self-directed growth and emotional processing.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. She works with clients to explore which techniques align with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the mix of skill-building and reflective work as progress unfolds. This joint exploration helps tailor sessions to what feels most helpful for each individual.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, or other commitments, and they allow licensed professionals to deliver focused interventions and coping strategies in ways that fit everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She supports people with a broad range of issues including addictions, depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship and family challenges, grief, self-esteem, career questions, and other listed specialties.
What is the overall approach to therapy?
The practice combines client-centered care with structured methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to balance empathic listening with practical skills and behavioral strategies.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
This counselor has 14 years of professional work experience supporting clients across a variety of mental health and life concerns.
Where is the therapist licensed and practicing?
The therapist holds an LPC credential and is licensed in Texas under TX LPC 71629.
Can clients who speak other languages work with this therapist?
Sessions are offered in English only, and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available for online work?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different communication preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are offered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps should I take to begin therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsLGBTAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficulties

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesCommunication problemsForgivenessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English