Dr. Wallace "Dent" Gitchel , LPC

Dr. Wallace "Dent" Gitchel is an Arkansas-based licensed professional counselor (LPC) who emphasizes compassion, presence, and practical skills in therapy. He combines a mindfulness foundation with clinical approaches to support people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, trauma, addiction, and a wide range of emotional concerns. With deep experience in meditation practice, he is a certified teacher of mindfulness and compassion meditation and the author of Pursuing Purpose: A Guide to Finding Meaning Through Meditation.

His work is guided by warmth, acceptance, and a commitment to client autonomy. He values the therapeutic relationship as a sacred element of healing and strives to engage with honesty, integrity, and authenticity. In sessions he aims to help clients cultivate self-compassion, clarify life purpose, and develop practical tools that can be integrated into daily life. He draws on acceptance-based and mindfulness strategies alongside evidence-informed techniques to address issues such as shame, hopelessness, attachment concerns, and histories of trauma and abuse.

Dr. Gitchel supports growth through a balance of empathy and action, helping people move toward meaningful change while honoring their pace and values. He acknowledges the courage involved in seeking help and stands ready to assist those pursuing greater meaning and resilience.

Therapeutic Approaches Online: ACT, Attachment, and Mindfulness

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites clients to notice painful thoughts and feelings without letting them dictate action, and to commit to behaviors that reflect personal values. It is often used for stress, anxiety, and life transitions and helps people take meaningful steps even when emotions are difficult.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape emotional patterns and current bonds, offering pathways to improve intimacy, resolve family of origin issues, and address relationship-related concerns. This approach supports building safety and connection in present relationships.

Mindfulness Therapy draws on meditation and present-moment awareness to reduce reactivity, cultivate self-compassion, and improve emotional regulation. It can be helpful for depression, chronic stress, grief, and coping with ongoing life challenges.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time as progress unfolds.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for scheduling and make it possible to receive therapy from different locations. These options support continuity of care and allow clients to choose the format that fits their lifestyle and comfort while working with licensed professionals.