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Gretchen Dison

Compassionate counselor blending practical and person-centered care

LPC Louisiana

Experience
5 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Sleeping, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Gretchen

Gretchen Dison is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana with five years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, sleep difficulties, low self-esteem, depression, and compassion fatigue, offering steady support as clients work toward greater well-being.

Background and approach

Gretchen emphasizes that each person knows their own story best and brings strengths to the therapeutic process that can be used to address current challenges. Her style centers on collaboration and respect, combining client-centered principles with practical techniques drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

This blend helps clients explore their values and goals while learning skills to manage symptoms, improve sleep, and build confidence. Gretchen encourages courageous first steps and stays alongside clients as they practice new ways of thinking and coping to create a more fulfilling life.

How CBT and Client-Centered Therapy Work Online



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and learning practical strategies to change them; it is often used to address anxiety, panic symptoms, sleep issues, and low mood. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and supporting clients in exploring their own values and strengths, which can help with self-esteem, life purpose, and processing emotions such as guilt or shame.

Finding the right approach is often a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to understand their needs, goals, and preferences and will tailor techniques from CBT and client-centered work to fit each person's situation. This partnership helps determine which methods feel most useful and which skills to practice between sessions.

Online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support without commuting, allow for varied ways to communicate and process material, and help maintain continuity of care when life circumstances change.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Gretchen works with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, low self-esteem, depression, and compassion fatigue, and also focuses on issues such as communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, and isolation.
How would you describe the therapeutic approach and style?
Her practice combines Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques, emphasizing collaboration and practical skills while honoring each client's perspective.
What is her professional background and experience level?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with five years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is the therapist licensed and what credentials are held?
She holds the LPC credential with license number LA LPC 3781 and practices in Louisiana.
Does she offer services in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
In what session formats can someone meet with her?
Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to availability.
How is pricing handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with this therapist?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietySleeping disordersSelf esteemDepressionCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsControl issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Louisiana

Languages

English