Lance Dixon, Ph.D. is a nationally registered health service psychologist with a passion for helping people make significant positive changes in their lives.
Dr. Dixon established his private practice in Denton, Texas in Fall 2019. From 2014 to 2019, Lance worked as a staff psychologist with an outpatient PTSD clinical team to assist clients overcome a variety of types of trauma who are often seeking assistance with co-morbid conditions, along with their trauma related problems.
He has provided therapy and assessment services in other settings such as a student counseling center, a community mental health clinic, a probation and parole office, a substance abuse treatment facility, a residential treatment facility, and a medical center. As a chaplain resident he provided spiritual support to clients and their families as they addressed illness, substance abuse, grief/loss, and spiritual and religious struggles.
Prior to pursuing his degree in psychology, Lance completed his masters degree in theological studies from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas and was subsequently trained as a chaplain resident at the North Texas Veterans Healthcare System in Dallas, Texas. His training and experience as a chaplain stimulated his passion for addressing issues with grief and forgiveness, as well as supporting people who hope to integrate spirituality into therapy.
His passion for a mindfulness-based approach to therapy stems from his own recovery and mindfulness practice. He engages regularly in mindful meditation, silence, yoga, and spirituality retreats.
Outside of the office, Lance enjoys spending time with his wife and two children as they engage in a variety of activities such as hiking, kayaking, fishing, and camping. Watching his children play sports and engaging in meaningful activities with them are the highlights of his weekends.
• Texas (License # 37974) – Conferred 2018
• National Register of Health Service Psychologists (Certification #56091) – Conferred 2018
PhD Counseling Psychology – Texas Tech University (Lubbock, Texas) – 2014
MA Psychology – Texas Tech University (Lubbock, Texas) – 2011
MA Theological Studies – Southern Methodist University (Dallas, Texas) – 2006
BS Mathematics Education – Northeastern State University (Tahlequah, Oklahoma) – 1997
Dr. Dixon received his doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas and completed his internship at the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System in Little Rock, Arkansas. Upon completion of internship he was employed as a VA staff psychologist and specialized in Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and trauma-related treatments for individuals, couples, and groups who had survived a variety of trauma experiences such as sexual assault, rape, combat trauma, intimate partner violence, childhood trauma, motor vehicle trauma, and first responder work related trauma.
Dr. Dixon developed expertise in evidence-based trauma therapies such as Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD. He also provides Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Seeking Safety, and relaxation and mindfulness treatments to address trauma-related problems. During his time at the VA, Dr. Dixon also developed and implemented an innovative new treatment for moral injury.
Dixon Psychological Services offers a full range of psychological services, including therapy and assessment, that help people address the problems that interfere with achieving their goals and living their most meaningful lives. Dr. Dixon employs a collaborative and recovery oriented approach in order to access the strength and wisdom of clients to help them meet their goals for therapy.
Dr. Dixon has developed competency in many evidence-based therapies for a wide variety of problems that people hope to address in therapy such as anxiety/panic, depression, stress, substance abuse, LGBTQ issues, and life transitions/stressors. He employs an integrative approach to treatment based on his client’s unique circumstances and assets combined with his expertise to tailor an individualized and targeted treatment specifically to address their goals in the most effective manner. His compassion and commitment to his clients provides a safe and supportive environment that helps to facilitate the changes clients hope to achieve.
Dr. Dixon offers confidential individual and couples therapy for adults ages 18 and older. His collaborative and compassionate approach to treatment provides a safe space for people to reach their goals for therapy. Guided by research and sound scientific theory, Dr. Dixon individually tailors treatment to support people as they move forward in their recovery from a variety of problems or circumstances. He has specialized training in evidence-based treatments for PTSD, trauma, anxiety, and depression (see link below for more information). In addition, he has developed expertise in treating moral injury and integrating spiritual and religious issues into therapy. People may also engage in therapy to address a specific goal or receive help with self-esteem, relationship problems, life stress, feeling stuck or overwhelmed, or to simply focus on personal growth and development.
Assessment and evaluation provides meaningful information that can be utilized for personal growth, understanding, and to supplement psychotherapy or other mental health services. Adult personality assessment is often helpful to clarify diagnoses, guide treatment decisions, and inform people of their strengths and liabilities which can then be used to help them achieve their personal, professional or relationship goals. Dr. Dixon engages in a collaborative assessment model in which people set their goals for the assessment process so he can utilize the most helpful objective assessment tools to help them achieve those goals. This process can provide people insights that then allows them to overcome obstacles that have been interfering with their goals. For more information, contact Dr. Dixon to discuss how you might benefit from collaborative assessment to meet your needs.
PTSD and Trauma
• Prolonged Exposure Therapy
• Cognitive Processing Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy – Skills
Moral Injury
Spirituality Issues
Religious Concerns
Mindfulness Based Interventions
Substance Abuse
Grief and Forgiveness
Depression and mood problems
Anxiety and Stress
Trauma and PTSD
Grief, Loss and Bereavement
Relationship, Marital and Pre-marital Concerns
Survivors of Abuse or Assault
LGBTQ+ Issues
Men’s Issues
Testing and Evaluation
Life and Motivation Coaching
Anger Management
Codependency
Please contact Dr. Dixon directly via phone or email to initiate services. He will return your call as soon as possible for a brief conversation to determine if your needs seem to be a good fit for services he provides. Then an intake appointment will be scheduled in which you can share your concerns in greater detail, Dr. Dixon can gather information about your history, and an initial plan for therapy can be formulated. Decisions about the type and length of treatment will be collaboratively determined based on your particular needs and goals for therapy.
Dr. Dixon is an in-network provider for Blue Cross Blue Shield. He is an out-of-network provider for all other insurance companies. If you would like to file an out-of-network provider claim Dr. Dixon will discuss this with you and provide the necessary paperwork for the process. All fees are due at the time services are provided. Cash, check, or credit cards are accepted for your convenience.
Cancellation Policy:
Please contact Dr. Dixon if you need to cancel or reschedule appointments more than 24 hours prior to the appointment. Any cancellations within 24 hours without prior notification will be charged half of the full session fee. No shows for appointments are charged the full session fee.
Dixon Psychological Services | 416 South Elm Street, Suite 101 | Denton, Texas 76201
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