Dion Kirkland

APCC
Accepting Clients

Supporting you through anxiety, depression, trauma, & life’s challenges—with warmth, understanding, and tools to help you heal.

Associate Professional Clinical Counselor in California
Supervised by Mary Ann Fornes, LMFT

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

My clients feel overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, and self-doubt, often trapped in cycles of self-criticism and emotional exhaustion. They may be navigating the heartbreak of miscarriage or the weight of postpartum depression, feeling isolated and uncertain. Their emotions can be intense—waves of agitation, guilt, or sadness that seem impossible to escape. They long for clarity, relief, and a sense of balance. Deep down, they want to feel at peace within themselves and to regain control.

My Background and Approach

I specialize in helping individuals who are navigating the emotional challenges of anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, feeling overwhelmed, frequent agitation, and being self-critical. My primary focus is working with clients who have or are currently experiencing postpartum depression, and miscarriages, as these significant life events often carry profound emotional and psychological impacts. My therapeutic approach is rooted in Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), a highly effective cognitive-behavioral model designed to help individuals challenge and change irrational beliefs, foster emotional resilience, and develop healthier ways of thinking and coping. By addressing distorted thinking patterns, we can work to replace negative, self-critical thoughts with more rational, balanced perspectives. This process empowers clients to move beyond past emotional pain, heal from trauma, and reclaim a sense of control over their thoughts, feelings, and future.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Attachment Theory Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Other Techniques
  • Attachment Theory
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Couples Counseling
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Feminist Therapy
  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Attachment Pregnancy and Postpartum Self-Esteem
Other Issues
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Burnout
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief or Loss
  • Infertility
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Parenting
  • Pregnancy and Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Teen Issues
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Out of Network
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 3 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $85 - 125/session

Reach out to Dion