Therapist profile
Dinesh Shrestha, LPC
Texas
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Stress
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Texas / 85331
- NPI1952021966
- Experience5 years
- LanguagesEnglish, Hindi, Nepali
- LocationTexas
About
- CBT and DBT methods
- Client-centered work
- Speaks English Hindi Nepali
About Dinesh
Dinesh Shrestha is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with five years of clinical experience. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, and anger. Sessions are offered in English, Hindi, and Nepali.
His approach is practical and conversational. He uses client-centered methods to listen first and follow the client's concerns. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools to help people notice patterns of thought and behavior that feed frustration and resentment.
In sessions he helps people sort immediate problems and long-standing patterns. That can include exploring how stress shows up at work or home, learning skills to calm intense moments, and trying small behavioral changes that reduce conflict. He also addresses issues like sleep problems, impulsivity, and relationship boundaries when they relate to anger and irritability.
Dinesh draws on mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing when motivation or avoidance get in the way of change. He aims for short, understandable exercises you can use between sessions, such as grounding techniques, thought records, or behavior experiments.
People can expect a steady, problem-focused style that balances listening with concrete strategies. He has experience helping with adjustment issues like immigration stress and career concerns alongside emotional symptoms like guilt, shame, and feelings of emptiness.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening carefully and following what matters most to the client. In practice this means sessions start with the client's immediate concerns and build goals from there. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. CBT offers simple exercises like thought records and behavior experiments that people can use between sessions to reduce angry reactions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) introduces practical skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, such as distress tolerance and emotion regulation techniques.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to choose methods that match the client's needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean trying a CBT skill for a few weeks and then adding DBT tools if intense emotions persist.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking since the profile does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - shorter check-ins during a break, not having to commute, or choosing a session type that uses less bandwidth. Therapists and licensed professionals often adapt exercises so they are practical for remote sessions, including guided breathing, brief skills practice, and worksheets you can use between meetings.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English, Hindi, Nepali
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does he address?
He supports people coping with snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, building resentment, and reactions linked to trauma or stress.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a practical, conversational approach that pairs listening with concrete skills and techniques to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He holds five years of professional experience as a counselor working with mood, stress, trauma, and relationship concerns.
What credential does he hold and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
Which languages can sessions be conducted in?
Sessions are offered in English, Hindi, and Nepali.
Does he work with international clients?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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