- Trauma and PTSD
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Veteran issues
About Dwayne
Dwayne Kilgore is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with six years of clinical experience and more than 15 years serving as a Christian lay counselor in the Dallas area. He focuses on trauma and PTSD while also supporting people with depression, anxiety, grief, anger, and mood disorders. He also helps with life purpose questions and issues related to intimacy and self-esteem.
He has worked with veterans and others affected by traumatic events, including natural and human-caused disasters. In sessions he uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and trauma-focused methods to help people understand how thoughts and reactions affect mood and behavior. He also draws on solution-focused techniques and motivational interviewing to set achievable steps forward.
In practice he combines structured skill teaching with conversational check-ins. That can mean identifying patterns that keep a problem going, trying small experiments between sessions, and reviewing what helped or didn’t help. He uses cognitive processing methods for trauma-related concerns and works with people to reduce avoidance and manage symptoms.
Sessions tend to emphasize practical strategies and clear goals. He supports work on communication problems, codependency, fatherhood issues, money worries, and the effects of military service on relationships. He also helps people handle panic attacks, social anxiety, and bipolar mood challenges.
People can expect a straightforward, interactive style aimed at helping them reconnect with daily life. For those needing an initial match, the next step is completing the short questionnaire and scheduling a first session to discuss aims and preferences.
Therapeutic approaches for online work
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying and changing thought and behavior patterns that feed anxiety and depression. It uses practical exercises and experiments to test new ways of responding. Trauma-focused therapy focuses on processing traumatic memories and reducing avoidance so daily life is less disrupted; it can include cognitive processing techniques for PTSD.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review goals and preferences with each person and choose methods together. That collaborative process helps match techniques to concerns like panic attacks, relationship strain, or life purpose questions.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm available session types before booking. Online work can make sessions easier to fit into a week and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also reduce travel time and help people keep continuity of care while managing work and family commitments.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, anger, and mood disorders. Additional focus areas include life purpose, communication problems, fatherhood issues, and veteran concerns.
How does he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused methods to identify unhelpful patterns and set small, practical steps forward. Motivational interviewing techniques help clarify goals and increase readiness for change.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years as a Licensed Professional Counselor and more than 15 years serving as a Christian lay counselor in the Dallas area.
What are his professional credentials and where is he located?
He holds the LPC credential and practices in Texas.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to discuss goals and expectations.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.