I am a therapist in Arkansas with over 25 years experience in mental health as a clinician and educator. I also have thirty years of meditation experience and am a certified teacher of mindfulness and compassion meditation, as well as the author of Pursuing Purpose: A Guide to Finding Meaning Through Meditation. I have worked with clients on a wide variety of issues, including stress management, depression anxiety, emotional and psychotic disorders, relationships, sexuality, shame, hopelessness and histories of trauma and abuse.
My therapy approach is compassion-oriented, and I strive to help my clients find more purpose, self-compassion and meaning in their lives. I approach my clients with warmth and acceptance. The therapeutic bond is very sacred to me and I strive to show up with honesty, integrity and authenticity. I believe very much in autonomy and the capacity to heal and will do everything in my power to assist you with your goals, and to provide you with tools to integrate into your life.
I applaud you in your courage to take this important step toward a more meaningful life and look very forward to assisting you on this important journey.
Professional experience
3yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyRelationshipsSelf esteem, MotivationDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Attachment issues, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Multicultural concerns, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Internal Family Systems
Services offered
Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging
License information
AR LPC P2112011
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Wallace "Dent" Gitchel. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Dr. Gitchel is very thoughtful and asks good questions. His use of the ACT model has been very helpful for me, and he has listened to my ideas of using it in my life. I look forward to my weekly session.
Written on Jan 18, 2025 after therapy with Wallace "Dent" for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
Listens, knows how to respond, highly skilled therapist, compassionate and understanding, I've been in therapy for many years and I have ran into few therapists of Dr Gitchel's caliber. One of my biggest issues with therapists has always been trust. Dr Glitchel established that trust on the first session.
Written on Jan 16, 2025 after therapy with Wallace "Dent" for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue
Dent is a fantastic therapist overall. Highly recommend him!
Written on Sep 01, 2024 after therapy with Wallace "Dent" for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and career difficulties
Compassionate and chill while getting right to the heart of therapy. Dent provided interventions in the very first session that brought emotional relief and a vision for what was next. He provided helpful feedback often to keep me focus on the new skills I was integrating.
Written on Aug 25, 2024 after therapy with Wallace "Dent" for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and coping with life changes
Excellent
Written on Aug 23, 2024 after therapy with Wallace "Dent" for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Two thumbs up for Dr. Gitchel! His calm demeanor and thoughtful responses were very helpful. I really appreciated how he framed our conversations within both Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness practices. He regularly referenced other professionals and shared resources for me to check out in between sessions. An element of working with Dent that especially stood out is his follow up. A day or two after each session, he sent a message summarizing what we'd discussed along with gentle suggestions for the week to come. I have no hesitation in recommending Dent to others who want support navigating life's challenges with more awareness and self-compassion.
Written on Aug 14, 2024 after therapy with Wallace "Dent" for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Dent is a great man, with amazing expertise and good, usable ideas and strategies. He does not just listen but also guides you towards improvement with real world applicable strategies.
Written on Sep 25, 2023 after therapy with Wallace "Dent" for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Dent does the following:
- listens extraordinarily well
- gives prompt and detailed feedback
- effectively guides me to thinking about things from a healthier perspective
Written on Feb 28, 2023 after therapy with Wallace "Dent" for 4 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and adhd
When I started therapy I was nervous to have the cliche therapist that just listens and asks “how does that make you feel” without giving feedback. This couldn’t be further from the truth with Dr Dent. He listened, cared and provided practical tools in helping me tackle my life’s challenges. 10/10 recommend and will be continuing our sessions later on
Written on Dec 26, 2022 after therapy with Wallace "Dent" for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coaching
Dr Gitchel has been very helpful in my first experience with therapy. He listens and offers worksheets to help me, at my convenience. He encourages me to do what's best for me. I would recommend him to a friend.
Written on Oct 31, 2022 after therapy with Wallace "Dent" for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
I am so grateful that instead of giving up entirely on therapy based on my experience with my initial provider, that I made the decision in that last minute to try someone new. Thankful for the very professional communication and therapy sessions with Dr. G. Thankful that instead of validating my concerns, he offers me other perspectives and also easily recognizes my thought patterns etc and effectively teaches me ways to improve on my mental health. He also uses the full time allotted, which I appreciate. Very thankful and happy with my experience with Dr. G so far.
Written on Oct 31, 2022 after therapy with Wallace "Dent" for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Dr. Gitchel seems to be a very caring, fantastic therapist; I recommend him to my friends any day of the week!
Written on Oct 23, 2022 after therapy with Wallace "Dent" for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
My docs amazing!
Written on Aug 15, 2022 after therapy with Wallace "Dent" for 6 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and intimacy-related issues
Helped me get my life back on track, very caring and understanding. Good at providing research based exercises and explanations.
Written on Jun 19, 2022 after therapy with Wallace "Dent" for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
He listens well, is attentive and offers advice regarding my situations either in that moment or in a message afterwards. Highly recommend
Written on Jun 08, 2022 after therapy with Wallace "Dent" for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and adhd
Dr. Gitchel provides a multitude of ways I can tackle my problems. He is very quick to respond to my journal notes. It's working.
Written on Apr 19, 2022 after therapy with Wallace "Dent" for 1 month
Dr. “Dent” Gitchel has been amazing to work with. He understands my situation and the areas that need to be addressed. After each session, he provides feedback or worksheets to help move through the obstacles I’m facing.
Written on Apr 11, 2022 after therapy with Wallace "Dent" for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
I am truly enjoying and feeling positive about the process Dr. G is walking me through with his specific therapy expertise. It’s been engaging and thought provoking and he is always kind and supportive no matter the problem or my doubts. I have good feelings about my journey this year to better self care and self kindness.
Written on Mar 15, 2022 after therapy with Wallace "Dent" for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and compassion fatigue
I worked with Dr. Dent for a few short weeks and I went from completely distressed to more balanced, calm and energized. I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Dent and work through my mental and emotional turmoil. I now feel equipped to face the world and reframe my negative thoughts and experiences with the tools he has equipped me with.
Thank you Dr. Dent!
Written on Feb 24, 2022 after therapy with Wallace "Dent" for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and compassion fatigue
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