Gretchen Dison, LPC

Gretchen Dison is a licensed counselor in Louisiana with more than five years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, sleep difficulties, motivation challenges, self-esteem concerns, confidence building, and depression. As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), she combines clinical training with a compassionate, strengths-based approach to help clients identify and build on their existing resources.

She approaches therapy with the belief that each person is the expert on their own story and that recognizing personal strengths is central to overcoming life’s obstacles. Gretchen prioritizes a collaborative relationship in which clients and therapist work together to set goals, explore patterns, and develop practical strategies that fit daily life.

Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life often requires courage, and Gretchen is committed to supporting clients through that transition. Her practice aims to create a supportive space where people can increase motivation, improve sleep, manage symptoms of anxiety and depression, and strengthen self-worth and confidence over time.

Client-Centered and CBT Support Online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and collaboration. In this approach the therapist creates a respectful space where the client’s experiences and goals guide the work, which can be especially helpful for building self-esteem, exploring life purpose, and recovering a sense of confidence.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT is often used to address anxiety, panic, sleep problems, and depressive symptoms by teaching practical skills for managing thoughts, emotions, and daily routines.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Gretchen works collaboratively with each person to determine what methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors the plan together with clients and adjusts strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, maintain continuity during life transitions, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while working with licensed professionals and therapists.