Dr. S. Dean Aslinia, PLLC
Counseling, Psychotherapy, and Life Coaching
Individuals, Couples, and Families
Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), National Certified Counselor (NCC), and a Board Certified Professional Counselor (BCPC) my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating.
While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life that have stemmed from those difficult past experiences. I find that once my clients expand their self-awareness, develop a deeper insight, and find the true meaning and purpose of the events in their lives, they often times create new tools and coping mechanisms that better enable them to cope with difficult situations.
By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, individual psychology, and family system models we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you, your family and your children back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
lease call or email me for an individual, couples or family therapy consultation today.
Doing nothing about what is bothering you, will not make it go away. Help is only a click or phone call away.
Education/Training
Ph.D. - Counseling - Texas A&M University-Commerce - 2010
M.S. - Counseling - Texas A&M University-Commerce - 2009
M.A. - Psychology - University of Houston-Clear Lake - 2007
B.S. - Psychology - University of Houston - 2004
Bio
Dr. S. Dean Aslinia is a National Certified Counselor (NCC), a Board Certified Professional Counselor (BCPC), and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed by the Texas Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors specializing in individual, couples and family therapy and maintains two private practice offices in Plano and Richardson, Texas.
Dr. Dean graduated from the University of Houston with the degrees of bachelors of science and a masters of science in psychology and continued his educational background at Texas A&M University-Commerce, where he earned a second masters in counseling and his doctorate in counseling. His doctoral dissertation research explored the relationship among perceived sex roles, marital beliefs and values, and marital satisfaction. He continues to conduct research and write empirical journal articles covering a broad range of relationship dynamics.
In addition to being a prominent relationship therapist and researcher, Dr. Aslinia is an Adjunct Professor at Texas A&M University-Commerce, and a Contributing Faculty member at Walden University and teaches students in the areas of psychology and counseling, He has further presented at several international, national, and state conferences in addition to speaking for general audiences on the topics of relationships, satisfaction and also grief. (for speaking engagements please email Dr. Dean).
Dr. Dean is an interactive, solution-focused therapist. His therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. He integrates complementary methodologies and techniques from cognitive-behavioral approaches, Adlerian (Individual Psychology), and existential models to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion, empathy, and understanding he works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.
Memberships
Member - International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors
Member - American Association of Sexuality Educators Counselors and Therapists
Member - American Psychotherapy Association (APA)
Member - American Counseling Association (ACA)
Member - Texas Counseling Association
Member - Texas Association of Marriage and Family Counselors
Other Languages
Persian
Payments Accepted
Cash, Check, Insurance, Credit Cards, Gift Certificates
Hours:Evenings and Weekends Available
License:Texas
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Practice Areas/Issues Treated
 Therapy
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Life and Wellness Coaching
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Anger Management
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Life Transitions
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Anxiety and Panic
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Loneliness
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Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
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Marriage & Family Therapy
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Body Image Issues
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Marriage Counseling
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Caregiver Issues
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Men's Issues
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Children's Counseling
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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Chronic Illness
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Online / Teletherapy
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Couples
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Pre and Postpartum Mental Health
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Depression
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Relationship Issues
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Divorce
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Self-Esteem Issues
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Domestic Violence
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Seniors and Elder Care Issues
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Eating Disorders
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Sexual Dysfunction
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Educational Therapy
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Stress Management
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Gay or Lesbian Issues
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Trauma and PTSD
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Gender Identity / Transgenderism
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Work and Career Issues
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Grief and Loss
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Licenses/Certifications
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Doctoral Degree (Ph.D.)
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Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
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National Certified Counselor (NCC)
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