- CBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
- Narrative therapy elements
About Dieudonne
Dr. Dieudonne Asambang is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with nine years of clinical experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, low self-esteem, depression, and social anxiety and phobia among other concerns.
He draws on person-centered practice while integrating cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing. Sessions focus on practical skills and clear strategies. He also uses elements of narrative therapy and dialectical behavior therapy when they fit a client's needs.
Clients can expect straightforward conversations about the problems that brought them in. He talks through patterns of thinking and behavior and practices skills for managing distress. Psychoeducation and brief exercises appear in sessions to build usable tools for day-to-day life.
Dr. Asambang has trained in both clinical mental health and addiction counseling and holds a graduate certificate in school counseling. He is pursuing a PhD in guidance and counseling psychology and brings an interdisciplinary perspective to clinical work.
He works with people from varied cultural backgrounds and addresses issues such as trauma, grief, parenting strains, relationship concerns, career stress, and immigration-related challenges. People interested in working on social anxiety and phobia will find that these themes are part of his stated focus areas.
To begin, the site process asks prospective clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online options button.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building understanding from the client's point of view. Online sessions using this approach prioritize the client's goals and personal perspective and move at a comfortable pace.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. In online sessions CBT is used to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and to practice small behavioral experiments and coping skills between meetings.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, adds skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. It can help with managing intense feelings and improving interpersonal effectiveness during everyday life.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust plans based on what helps most. That collaborative process is part of finding what works for each person.
Please confirm the specific session formats available before booking, as the profile does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so appointments are simpler to attend.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Minnesota, Texas, Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem, depression, and social anxiety and phobia, plus related life challenges such as grief and career strain.
What is his therapy style like?
He practices person-centered care combined with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing to teach skills for daily life.
How much experience does he have?
He has nine years of clinical experience in mental health and addiction counseling.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed as LPCC and LCMHC with practice in Minnesota.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the country work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.