Therapist profile
Dinesh Shrestha, LPC
LPC in Texas - family and relationship focus
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- Stress and anxiety
- Family problems
- CBT and mindfulness
About Dinesh
Dinesh Shrestha is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with five years of clinical experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, and related issues such as parenting strain and sleep problems. Sessions are conducted in English, Hindi, and Nepali.
Dinesh focuses on practical conversation and clear steps. He listens to what is happening at home and helps people name what feels most urgent. He uses familiar language and short-term goals so the work feels doable between sessions.
His approach draws on client-centered practice and cognitive behavioral techniques. That means the talk is built around the person's concerns and looks at thoughts and behaviors that maintain distress. Mindfulness and dialectical skills are used when calm, grounding, or emotional regulation are the priority.
He also uses motivational interviewing to support change when habits or addictions get in the way of daily life. In therapy, this often looks like weighing options, setting small experiments, and tracking what helps. The goal is steady progress rather than quick fixes.
People who come because of family problems or parenting pressures will find focused discussion on communication and coping. He works with grief, identity concerns including LGBT issues, mood instability, and problems linked to migration and multicultural stressors. Practical tools and brief homework are common parts of the work.
How sessions work
How his approaches are used in online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses the session on the person's concerns and preferences. In practice this means the therapist listens first, reflects what he hears, and then works with the person to set priorities for the next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) addresses patterns of thoughts and behaviors that keep stress and mood problems going. Online sessions often include short exercises and simple homework to try between meetings. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships, useful when anger, impulsivity, or distress feel overwhelming.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. He will collaborate with the person to decide which approaches fit best for current goals and life circumstances. That choice can shift as progress is made or circumstances change.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier and help fit therapy into busy routines. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or quiet skills practice without needing travel. The emphasis is on making therapy fit everyday life while using CBT, DBT, and client-centered strategies in ways that help with family, relationship, stress, and mood concerns.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English, Hindi, Nepali
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What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, parenting strain, and related issues listed in his profile.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, conversational style that combines client-centered listening with skill-based techniques like CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
How much experience does he have?
He holds five years of professional experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas.
Where is he licensed and what are his credentials?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor with licensure in Texas, listed as TX LPC.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English, Hindi, and Nepali.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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