- Ten years experience
- English and Spanish
- Texas based LPC
About Dakota
Dakota Seale is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with ten years of clinical experience. He has spent a decade helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. Dakota aims to create a calm, encouraging space where people can talk about what matters and take small steps forward.
He sees each person as the expert on their life and works alongside them rather than directing the process. Sessions focus on practical skills and honest conversation. Dakota describes the relationship as a partnership where the client stays in control and he helps with navigation when needed.
His approach draws on several therapy methods to match what each person needs. That can mean learning new ways to manage strong emotions, noticing patterns that cause stress, or practicing actions that fit important values. The work often balances skill building with understanding how past attachments or experiences shape current reactions.
Dakota also pays attention to life transitions and practical strains like caregiving, work pressure, and health challenges. He supports people dealing with grief, addiction concerns, parenting stress, and struggles with self-esteem. Spanish-speaking clients can work with him in Spanish when needed.
Starting therapy is framed as a stepwise process. Dakota helps set clear, realistic goals and checks in regularly so sessions stay useful and relevant to everyday life.
He sees each person as the expert on their life and works alongside them rather than directing the process. Sessions focus on practical skills and honest conversation. Dakota describes the relationship as a partnership where the client stays in control and he helps with navigation when needed.
His approach draws on several therapy methods to match what each person needs. That can mean learning new ways to manage strong emotions, noticing patterns that cause stress, or practicing actions that fit important values. The work often balances skill building with understanding how past attachments or experiences shape current reactions.
Dakota also pays attention to life transitions and practical strains like caregiving, work pressure, and health challenges. He supports people dealing with grief, addiction concerns, parenting stress, and struggles with self-esteem. Spanish-speaking clients can work with him in Spanish when needed.
Starting therapy is framed as a stepwise process. Dakota helps set clear, realistic goals and checks in regularly so sessions stay useful and relevant to everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodHypnotherapyImago Relationship TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish
Therapeutic approaches for online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take action toward them despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It focuses on small, practical steps that align with what matters most and is useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. It teaches specific skills to challenge unhelpful thinking and build behaviors that reduce anxiety and low mood.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers tools for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It can help when strong reactions or relationship conflicts make daily life harder.
Choosing an approach is part of the work. Dakota collaborates with each person to try methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. He checks in and adjusts strategies as progress is made so the plan stays useful and realistic.
Confirm current session options before booking to see how this therapist runs online work. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into busy schedules, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Discuss scheduling and format preferences when you begin so sessions can align with everyday life and responsibilities.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Dakota commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and grief among other concerns. He also supports people facing relationship, parenting, addiction, and career stress.
What is his general therapy style?
Sessions are collaborative and practical. He emphasizes skill building, values-driven choices, and understanding patterns that keep problems going.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Dakota has ten years of experience as a counselor. That experience includes work with a range of mood, stress, and relational concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for him?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed or priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.