- CBT and DBT informed
- Strengths focused
- 14 years experience
About Demetrica
She helps with a wide range of issues including addictions, depression, relationship and family struggles, grief, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem. She also addresses concerns such as anger, eating issues, intimacy-related problems, career stress, and parenting strain. Additional focus areas include abandonment, men’s issues, midlife transitions, seasonal affective disorder, and young adult concerns.
Her style centers on listening first and building on each person's strengths. Sessions aim to be practical and collaborative. She uses Client-Centered methods to understand what matters most to the client and to create a respectful space for change.
Demetrica integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help identify unhelpful thinking and to try different behaviors. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to teach emotion regulation and coping tools. Together these approaches are used to make manageable steps toward daily improvement.
People who want a steady, experienced guide for life transitions or persistent anxiety may find her approach helpful. The emphasis is on working at a pace that fits each person and on building practical skills for everyday life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
How her approaches work online and in sessions
Demetrica often uses Client-Centered Therapy to begin work by listening closely and following the client's lead. This approach helps people feel heard and helps build therapy goals based on what matters most to them.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to spot patterns of thinking that fuel stress and anxiety. CBT breaks problems into smaller steps and tests new ways of thinking and acting to reduce symptoms over time.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, provides practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. Skills like grounding, distress tolerance, and emotion regulation are taught and practiced in sessions.
Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. This is an ongoing conversation rather than a fixed plan.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life and to keep regular momentum between appointments. It also lets people use shorter check-ins or different pacing when that fits their schedule and energy levels.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist help with?
She supports people with stress and anxiety along with addictions, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma, grief, self-esteem, and related areas.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, focusing on listening first, identifying strengths, and teaching tools that can be used between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has 14 years of professional experience working in mental health settings and related areas that include trauma and criminal justice contexts.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.