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Rated 4.9 stars out of 5, 31 ratings

John Dyson

LCMHC, 8 years of experience

Empowering
Authentic
Warm
Virtual
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About me

Welcome — I’m John Dyson, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC), based in the foothills of North Carolina. Take a moment to acknowledge that you’ve already taken the first step toward bettering your mental health. Let’s be honest — starting therapy can feel empowering, confusing, or even scary — sometimes all at once. My goal is to create a safe, welcoming space where you can explore concerns related to anxiety, depression, and self-care. I focus on helping clients build assertive communication skills and healthy boundaries, both with themselves and with others, in ways that support a more balanced, fulfilling life. Therapy is an opportunity for personal growth in whatever way you're seeking — whether that means navigating specific challenges or building the life you deeply deserve. If that’s what you’re looking for, I’m here when you’re ready. Together, we’ll clarify the challenges you’re facing and identify where you want to be — a month, six months, or a year from now. Then, we’ll explore actionable strategies to help you move forward. You'll leave each session with a clearer understanding of your situation and a set of “next steps” you can begin right away. There will always be space for feedback and collaboration in our work — including holding each other accountable as we walk this path together.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

I enjoy working with teens, young adults, and older adults and helping them gain insights to improve their life no matter what stage of life they are in at the time. My clients are motivated and ready for change, but need some tools and strategies to make the change they seek a reality.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I have life experience that I bring to our sessions and am able to help my clients see their situation from a different prospective. During my counseling career, I have developed proven strategies to address triggers and/or causes so as to get to the root of the issues.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I enjoy working with teens, young adults, and older adults and helping them gain insights to improve their life no matter what stage of life they are in at the time. My clients are motivated and ready for change, but need some tools and strategies to make the change they seek a reality.

Specialties

Top specialties

Anxiety
Career Counseling
Depression

Other specialties

First Responders/Healthcare Workers
Grief
Men's Issues
Military/Veterans
Older Adults
School Issues
Spirituality

I identify as

Christian
Man

Serves ages

Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Teenagers (13 to 17)

My treatment methods

Christian Counseling

I combine evidence based counseling skills and interventions with biblical teachings. During the storms of life, integrating and strengthening ones faith may help you navigate and move through and reach a fulfilled life.

Faith based therapy

I use my client’s faith to help them find their inner strength to help overcome, navigate, repurpose and reframe their trauma to bring healing in their life.

Eclectic

I use other evidence based counseling practices to fit what the client may need and adjust their treatment plan accordingly.

Psychoeducation

I teach my clients, and/or their family, about the nature of their mental health, the etiology, progression, treatments and alternatives so as to produce a better mental health outcome.

Solution Focused Brief Treatment

I use positive psychology principals and practices to help my clients change by constructing goals and solutions rather than focusing on the problems. I want to give my clients the skills for formulating, motivating, achieving, and sustaining desired behavioral change.

Location

Virtual

Licensed in

North Carolina

Accepts

Aetna
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - WebTPA
All Savers
Anthem
Blue Cross Blue Shield
AvMed
Cash - $120 per session
Cigna
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
NC State Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
Rated 4.9 stars out of 5, 31 ratings

1 rating with written reviews

April 10, 2025

talking through my issues was a BIG help.

Verified client, age 65+

Review shared after session 1 with John