At a glance
- Credentials
- LPC
- License
- LPC, Texas / 85331
- NPI
- 1952021966
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English, Hindi, Nepali
- Location
- Texas
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational approach
- Client-centered care
- Skill building
About Dinesh
Dinesh Shrestha is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, and addictive behaviors. He offers a calm, respectful approach and aims to meet people where they are. Dinesh works with concerns like grief, intimacy-related issues, sleep struggles, parenting stress, anger, self-esteem, and ADHD-related challenges.
He uses plain conversation to understand each person's goals and priorities. Sessions focus on practical steps and honest reflection rather than jargon. He adapts the plan to fit the person’s needs and pace, and emphasizes compassion and sensitivity in how he talks and listens.
In practice he draws on approaches such as Motivational Interviewing, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide the work. These methods are used to support change, build skills, and clarify values. He also integrates mindfulness and dialectical behavior ideas when helpful for emotional regulation and stress management.
Dinesh brings five years of counseling experience to his practice in Texas. He speaks English, Hindi, and Nepali. He describes starting therapy as a courageous step and positions himself as a supportive partner in the process.
People who reach out can expect straightforward conversation, agreed-upon steps, and a focus on what matters most to them. He aims to make progress feel clear and manageable without rushing the process.
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How his approaches work online and in therapy
Dinesh commonly uses Motivational Interviewing and Client-Centered Therapy alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide online work. Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons for change and build motivation one step at a time. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person’s experience, offering listening, reflection, and empathy to help clarity emerge. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors together and teaches concrete skills to manage mood, anxiety, and stress.
Choosing the right approach is part of therapy and happens together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods match their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring. That plan can change as progress is made or new needs appear.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten check-ins, or avoid travel time. It can also allow a person to try different ways of working and then shift the plan if something doesn’t fit. Licensed professionals can use these approaches to help people build coping skills, reduce symptoms, and pursue meaningful changes without imposing a single path. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHDAdditional focus areas
EmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSocial anxiety and phobiaTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyExperience
5+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English, Hindi, Nepali
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Dinesh help with?
He helps people address stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, addictions, grief, sleep issues, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and related mood or behavioral concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is plainspoken, respectful, and compassionate. He focuses on clear goals, practical steps, and adapting conversation to each person’s needs.
What is his professional background?
He has five years of counseling experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral issues, and uses multiple therapeutic approaches to tailor care.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Texas.
Which languages are sessions available in?
Sessions are offered in English, Hindi, and Nepali.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment arranged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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