Hi there, I'm Dillon!

I am a proud Christian, husband, and father who values every moment with my family. We share our home with two wild dogs that add joy and humor to our daily lives. Whether we’re outdoors or just relaxing together, I strive to find a balance that supports both my personal and professional growth.

My focus

I'm dedicated to supporting public servants. In addition to therapy, I work with first responders, service members, educators, clergy, healthcare professionals, and their families to create effective integrated collaborations of other healthcare providers, dietitians, and support services, such as financial professionals.

My approach

I draw on a variety of evidence-based cognitive, behavioral, and humanistic approaches, as well as faith-based approaches. I provide Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and have a keen interest in horticultural therapy. I believe in a holistic, client-centered approach.

My communication style

I strive to create a supportive team atmosphere with my clients, offering compassionate feedback and thought-provoking questions to empower them toward solutions. I use humor to ease challenging conversations and emphasize direct communication for clarity, helping clients articulate their feelings and fostering stronger therapeutic relationships.

My journey to mental healthcare

With a lifelong commitment to service, I bring a unique and empathetic outlook to my work as a psychotherapist. My journey began in the military, continued through law enforcement and firefighting, and has led me to over three years of dedicated practice in the mental health and substance abuse field.

Our first session

Your first session is a chance for us to get to know each other and discuss what brings you to therapy. Your decision to schedule a first session is often the greatest —therapy is a process we’ll build together over time. We’ll move at your pace, one step at a time, and I’ll be here to guide you throughout.

I identify as...

Male
Caucasian or White
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Behavioral Activation

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Interpersonal

Motivational Interviewing

Play Therapy

Reality Therapy

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Somatic

+ 13 more

Focus populations

Educators

Military/Veterans

Police/Fire/First Responders

Body Positivity

Single Mother

+ 5 more

Therapy types

Couples Therapy
Individual Therapy

Ages served

Minors
Preteens
Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Ambetter
Anthem

+ 28 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) in Mental Health from University of Southern California.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

In-person sessions

128 S Sterling St B, Morganton, NC 28655

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Dillon Smith