About Gretchen
Gretchen Dison is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana with five years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, sleep problems, low self-esteem, and depression. Gretchen emphasizes practical steps and steady support rather than quick fixes.
She starts by treating each person as the expert on their own life. She listens first, then helps clients build on strengths they already have. Sessions aim to be straightforward and goal-oriented so real changes can show up between meetings.
How Gretchen works
Gretchen draws on client-centered methods to create a warm, respectful space. She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice patterns of thinking that feed anxiety or low mood and try new behaviors in daily life. These approaches are used for issues like panic attacks, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and trouble sleeping.
She also works with problems such as communication difficulties, control issues, guilt and shame, forgiveness, isolation, and finding life purpose. Conversations are practical and paced to each person's needs. The focus is on clearer thinking, healthier routines, and small steps that build confidence.
Gretchen supports people through compassion fatigue and the drain that comes from caring roles. Her style is calm and encouraging, aiming to help clients feel steadier and more able to handle everyday demands. She helps clients set realistic goals and track progress week to week.
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What Gretchen works with
The areas below are the ones Gretchen selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Sleeping disorders
- Self esteem
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Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 5 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Louisiana |
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Online support options
How client-centered and CBT methods work online
Gretchen uses client-centered therapy to follow what matters most to the person in the room. That approach focuses on listening, reflecting, and helping clients use their own strengths to face stress, isolation, or low mood. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and swaps them for actions that reduce anxiety and improve sleep.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Gretchen will talk with clients about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before, then shape sessions around that feedback. Plans are adjusted over time so the methods match real-life needs.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make therapy more flexible. Video lets people use visual cues and deeper conversation. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat and text messaging work well for quick check-ins, practicing skills between sessions, or when writing feels easier. These options aim to make consistent care easier to fit into busy lives.
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