Dwayne Kilgore

Dwayne Kilgore is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) who offers a practical, interactive style of therapy. He focuses on trauma and post-traumatic stress while also addressing common concerns like anxiety, depression, stress, grief, anger, and self-esteem. He writes plainly and works alongside people to help them regain control over parts of life that feel stuck.

He brings six years of experience as an LPC and more than 15 years as a Christian lay counselor in the Dallas area. That background shaped his collaborative and supportive manner. Sessions tend to be warm, conversational, and goal-oriented rather than highly technical.

His work frequently centers on trauma and PTSD, including support for veterans navigating trauma-related challenges and the relationship issues that can follow. He uses Cognitive Processing Therapy for trauma along with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other approaches when helpful. These methods are applied in straightforward ways to reduce symptoms and build coping skills.

Clients can expect an interactive process where the therapist helps set clear recovery goals and practices new skills during sessions. He emphasizes partnership - doing together what may be hard to do alone - and encourages steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Outside trauma work, he addresses life concerns such as communication problems, codependency, fatherhood issues, men’s concerns, and financial stress. He aims to help people find practical steps toward improved mood, better relationships, and a clearer sense of purpose.

Approaches that guide online trauma and mood work

Dwayne commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused approaches in his work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and mood symptoms. Trauma-Focused Therapy, including Cognitive Processing Therapy, helps people process traumatic memories and learn new ways to understand and respond to trauma-related thoughts and feelings.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to set goals, test methods, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. Clients are invited to share their preferences so sessions match their needs and pace.

Confirm current online session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. In general, remote therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. Online work also lets people practice skills in the context of day-to-day routines while keeping the emphasis on clear goals and practical steps.