Dr. Wallace "Dent" Gitchel , LPC

Dr. Wallace "Dent" Gitchel is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Arkansas with three years of clinical experience. He offers a compassion-oriented, client-centered approach and works with a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, LGBT matters, family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, anger, career challenges, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue.

He also addresses additional focus areas such as attachment issues, chronic pain and illness, codependency, feelings of emptiness, family of origin problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, hospice and end-of-life counseling, life purpose, men's issues, midlife transitions, multicultural concerns, paranoia, personality disorders, and post-traumatic stress. His practice draws on several clinical approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness Therapy, which are selected to match each person's needs.

Dr. Wallace "Dent" Gitchel values the therapeutic relationship and approaches clients with warmth and acceptance. He emphasizes autonomy and collaboration, aiming to provide practical tools that clients can integrate into daily life while supporting growth toward greater purpose and self-compassion.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, clarify what matters most, and take actions aligned with personal values. ACT is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and navigating life transitions.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns in relationships and how early attachment experiences influence current connections and emotional responses. This approach can support work on intimacy issues, family of origin concerns, and codependency.

Client-Centered Therapy centers the individual's experience by offering empathetic, nonjudgmental support that fosters self-compassion and autonomy; it can be especially useful for self-esteem, grief, and coping with change. Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and the therapist will collaborate with each person to determine the best fit based on needs, goals, and preferences.

Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging provides flexibility for scheduling and access from many settings. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver ACT, attachment work, or client-centered support in ways that fit a client's routine, making consistent, ongoing care more attainable.