- Thoughts and habits
- Trauma informed care
- Goal focused work
About Dustie
She draws on client-centered methods to make sessions rooted in the client's goals and perspective. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to notice and shift thought and behavior patterns that cause distress. She also uses EMDR-informed approaches when trauma-focused work is appropriate.
Dustie describes her style as warm but direct. She treats each person with respect and avoids relying solely on labels. Together with the client she builds a plan that matches their life, values, and needs.
Her background includes many years in social service settings supporting people and children who experienced severe trauma. That experience informs how she approaches safety, pacing, and practical coping skills in therapy. Dustie also works with concerns such as grief, addictions, career stress, relationship difficulties, and ADHD.
Sessions focus on small, usable steps people can try between meetings. The emphasis is on clear goals, real-life strategies, and steady progress at a pace the client can handle. She encourages people to bring their whole story and practical goals into the work.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Approaches that guide online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building the session around what matters most to the person. It helps people clarify goals and feel heard while they make changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and everyday habits, and then tries practical steps to shift unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used when trauma-focused processing is helpful and aims to reduce the emotional intensity of traumatic memories.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match their goals, history, and preferences. That may mean trying CBT techniques for current habits, adding client-centered work for decision-making, or introducing trauma-focused strategies when the timing feels right.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how meetings are held. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule and reduce travel time. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when a brief conversation will help, or for longer sessions when deeper work is needed. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to work well in an online setting, and the therapist will discuss what format suits each person's life and goals.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Dustie works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, grief, addictions, ADHD, and career or life-change struggles.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and direct. She centers the client's perspective and focuses on practical steps and clear goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of counseling experience and more than fifteen years working in social services supporting people and children affected by severe trauma.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Oklahoma.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.