Dewayne Smith

Qualifications & Experience

I hold a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management from the University of North Texas and a Master of Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington. I am Certified in Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and have also completed training in couples therapy.

My Call to Christian Counseling

I was called to a career in counseling by the Holy Spirit. I often spend time in reflection and felt led to “help the children.” I took some time to determine what the Lord meant by this (what field and what role), then determined I was meant to help children and their families via their mental well-being. This has since expanded to all ages, individuals as well as couples.

More About Me/On a Personal Note

I enjoy traveling (both Stateside and abroad). I also enjoy the outdoors (fishing and hunting) and just about every sport (yard games included) with few exceptions. Being active is important to me. I also enjoy history, TV and movies, and new experiences with family and friends.

Areas of Expertise/Specialties

• Abandonment and Neglect
• ADHD
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Autism
• Bipolar Disorder
• Chemical Dependency
• Coaching
• Counseling for Children (Ages 9 and older)
• Counseling for Teens
• Couples Counseling
• Codependency
• Depression
• Eating Disorders
• Family Counseling
• Grief and Loss
• Group Counseling
• Individual Counseling
• Infidelity and Affairs
• Lifespan Integration
• Marriage Counseling
• Men’s Issues
• OCD
• Online Counseling
• Personal Development
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Premarital Counseling
• Professional Development
• Relationship Issues
• Sex and Porn Addiction
• Sexual Abuse
• Spiritual Development
• Trauma
• Weight Loss

ADHD

In working with clients who have been diagnosed with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), I will begin by understanding where the client is starting from. What do they know about the diagnosis? What are the symptoms they are aware of? What have they tried up to this point? From there, I can gain context to educate the client on areas in which they may have knowledge gaps as well as provide compassion in those more difficult areas to accept. Using a compassionate approach, my aim is for you to become empowered so you can use the lessons, techniques, and strategies learned in counseling to improve your life outside the counseling office.

Couples Counseling

In working with couples, I will start by seeking to gain an understanding of where they are regarding presenting struggles, awareness, strengths, and goals. Using my training and proven therapeutic techniques, we will work together to establish a realistic path to healing, relying on the Lord for grace and strength.

Men’s Issues

As your counselor, I will listen to your story, including your background and current struggles and issues. We will work together to establish an individual treatment plan catered to your situation and circumstances, and take practical steps to help you achieve your desired goals.

Sex and Porn Addiction | Chemical Dependency

I use techniques, tools, and strategies including Smart Recovery, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to help clients with their journey toward overcoming addiction.

Trauma

If you have experienced hardships from trauma, I will work with you to normalize your experiences, educate you about the nature of trauma and what to expect, and help you recover and heal through proven therapeutic models, taking steps forward at your pace and with God’s enabling.

Sessions: I offer 53-minute sessions. Sessions can be held more than once per week, weekly, or every other week. Scheduling options are discussed in greater detail during your Risk-Free Initial Session.

Availability (by office location):

• Carrollton – Mondays and Thursdays
• McKinney – Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays
• Online Counseling – Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays

Fees: I offer a Risk-Free Initial Session for individuals, couples, and groups looking to pursue counseling with me. Please note that there is a fee for the Risk-Free Initial Session as it is a clinical hour and reimbursable to most insurance companies, but if you choose not to reschedule and continue therapy after the initial session, the entire fee for the session will be waived. For ongoing treatment, the full fee per session is required at the time of service.

Insurance: As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), most insurance companies will reimburse for a portion of my services (as an Out-of-Network Provider). Please consult with your insurance provider as to whether they specifically cover adolescents, individuals, and couples.

Receipts/Statements: In the event you require a printed or digital receipt, I will provide receipts for personal use, insurance reimbursement, Flex Spending Accounts (FSA), and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).

Payment options: Cash, Check, or Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, & American Express). A fee of up to 4% per transaction may be added for credit card payments.