Dashiel Geyen , LMFT, LPC

Dashiel Geyen is a behavioral scientist and clinical practitioner based in Texas who combines academic training with hands-on clinical work to support people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, relationship and family challenges, and related concerns such as ADHD and intellectual disability. He holds LMFT and LPC credentials - LMFT stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor - reflecting licensure to provide therapeutic services and counseling in clinical settings.

He has a strong academic foundation, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Lamar University and completing graduate studies at Texas Southern University and the University of Texas-Houston. His professional background includes service on hospital staff and teaching at the collegiate level, as well as authorship of articles in journals, books, and monographs. He was awarded executive education recognition and completed post-doctoral fellowships at the Harvard University T.H. Chan School of Public Health, the National Institute on Drug Abuse, and the National Institutes of Health.

In practice, he works collaboratively with people to create an open environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment. He recognizes that beginning therapy takes courage and is committed to supporting individuals through the intake process and ongoing work toward their personal goals.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Therapy Options

Dashiel Geyen applies evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the specific concerns people bring to therapy. For individuals coping with trauma and abuse, he uses trauma-informed techniques that focus on helping people make sense of painful experiences, regulate emotional responses, and rebuild daily functioning after distress. For addictions and substance-related concerns, he employs structured behavioral strategies that help identify triggers, strengthen motivation for change, and build practical coping skills to support recovery. He also works with skills-focused interventions for anxiety, stress, and ADHD that emphasize practical tools for managing attention, reducing worry, and improving daily routines.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and he approaches that decision collaboratively. He will work with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, and then adapt evidence-based techniques so they fit the client’s life and priorities.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - which can make scheduling easier and reduce travel time. These options allow licensed professionals to provide consistent, ongoing care in formats that suit different comfort levels and day-to-day schedules.