Profile / United States
Tyerell Dotson, LCSW
Virginia
LCSW - Stress and Trauma focus
See online therapy options- CBT and ACT methods
- Military and veteran issues
- Practical skill building
About Tyerell
Tyerell Dotson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Virginia with five years of clinical experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. He also addresses issues such as addiction, grief, sleeping problems, anger, and relationship and family concerns.
Dotson uses straightforward, collaborative sessions. He frames therapy as practical work: noticing thoughts and habits, testing new responses, and tracking what helps. He describes his role as a guide who helps clients set goals and try concrete steps between meetings.
His background includes work with military service members and veterans, though he has supported people from a range of backgrounds. That experience informs his approach to stress, trauma, and first responder issues. He brings five years of practice to cases involving post-traumatic stress and mood disorders.
Clinically, he draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered methods, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. In sessions he may use CBT-style exercises to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and ACT-based strategies to clarify values and committed action.
Sessions are organized around clear goals and practical skills. He often focuses on communication problems, commitment issues, and problem areas like money worries or caregiving stress. People can expect a mix of talking, skill practice, and steps to try between sessions.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Payment uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and costs vary by location.
How his approaches translate to online work
Therapists who use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focus on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing practical changes. CBT sessions often include short exercises, worksheets, and homework to practice new ways of thinking and behaving, which can fit well into weekly online meetings.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes clarifying what matters to a person and taking small, value-driven actions. In ACT-based sessions someone might notice avoidance patterns and try brief experiments to act differently in everyday life.
Client-centered methods emphasize listening and responding to each person's concerns without imposing a fixed plan. That approach helps shape goals and pace based on what the client brings to the session.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate to choose methods that match a client's needs, goals, and preferences. That might mean combining CBT exercises with ACT values work and motivational interviewing prompts to build momentum.
Confirm the specific online session formats before booking since they are not listed in the profile. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. These practical benefits help clients try focused, structured work without changing other daily commitments.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. He also addresses addictions, grief, sleep problems, anger, and relationship or family concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a collaborative, practical approach that focuses on clear goals and skills practice. Sessions often include exercises to notice thoughts and try different responses.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He has five years of clinical experience and has worked with a range of clients, including military service members and veterans. That background informs his work with trauma and first responder issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia. His practice is based in Virginia.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the profile. The matching process will indicate the formats offered.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions are paid through a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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