Dr. Wallace "Dent" Gitchel, LPC

Dr. Wallace "Dent" Gitchel welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, or major life changes. He aims to make the first steps toward help simple and clear so people can decide whether therapy feels like a good fit for them.

Dr. Gitchel uses practical methods drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy, along with attachment-focused and mindfulness-based work. Sessions focus on skills people can use between meetings, gentle reflection on patterns that cause pain, and building goals that matter to each person.

He holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential - LPC - and practices in Arkansas. His background includes years working in clinical and teaching roles, and he brings a calm, straightforward style to sessions.

Dr. Gitchel often helps people manage grief, trauma and abuse, addiction concerns, and struggles with self-esteem or intimacy. He also addresses issues like chronic pain, family of origin struggles, guilt and shame, and life purpose questions.

Therapy with him usually blends short-term skills training and deeper, attachment-focused conversations. People can expect a respectful, warm approach that emphasizes autonomy and practical tools to use in daily life. He supports LGBT concerns, multicultural issues, and a broad range of emotional and behavioral challenges.

To begin, people choose the Start Therapy button, fill out a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to availability. Sessions are offered through a range of online formats to fit different needs.

How these approaches translate to online therapy

The therapist uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT sessions often include clear exercises and homework to practice between meetings, which works well over video or text when tracking progress matters.

He also uses acceptance and commitment therapy to help people clarify values and take committed steps toward them despite uncomfortable feelings. ACT techniques can be taught in short phone or chat sessions and practiced through brief daily exercises that fit into a busy schedule.

Attachment-informed work helps people notice relationship patterns that repeat across situations. This approach involves gentle exploration of early patterns and how they show up now, which can be done effectively in longer video sessions that allow for deeper conversation.

Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then adjust the plan as needed. That conversation itself is part of therapy and helps shape the pace and focus of sessions.

Online formats offer practical flexibility. Video calls support richer conversation and nonverbal cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier during a short break. Live chat and text-based messaging let people check in between sessions or use brief coaching-style prompts when time is limited. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent with daily life.