Dean Dvorak
(They/Them/Theirs)
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
I work with LGBTQ+ people, neurodivergent adults, and people recovering from trauma with a intersectional feminist and neurodiversity affirming lens.
I work with adults and couples who are looking for ease in depression and anxiety symptoms, recovery from short term traumatic events and developmental trauma, and identity exploration. I am passionate about supporting self- and professionally-diagnosed Autistic and broadly-defined neurodivergent adults with a neurodiversity affirming lens. Some books that inform my approach: Pleasure Activism by adrienne marie brown, Unmasking Autism by Devon Price, Neuroqueer Heresies by Nick Walker, and more! Finding a therapist that is the right fit for you can be difficult! I do my best to create a space that is accepting and uplifting of all parts of you and your experiences. I believe a neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed approach is helpful regardless of whether you identify as neurodivergent or not. I would love to have a phone consultation and answer all of your questions, please reach out! I have current openings for clients with Quartz Medicaid, Medicaid without HMO, The Alliance, and self-pay clients with a sliding scale from $125-225 for ongoing individual, couples, group counseling, and letters for gender affirming care. I can offer EMDR starting in December 2024.
Practice hours (CST)
Accepts new patients after hospitalization for
- Severe depression
- Self-harming behavior
- Suicidal intent or a plan
- Escalating reckless or impulsive behavior
- Suicide attempt
- Substance use
- Severe emotional stress or trauma
Adjusts scheduling to accommodate new clients after their hospitalization.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Abuse
- Academic Concerns
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism
- Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder
- Body Image
- Borderline Personality
- Burnout
- Career
- Childhood Abuse
- Chronic Illness/Pain
- Depression
- Disability
- Gender Identity
- Grief and Loss
- Intimacy Concerns
- Learning Disorder
- Life Transitions
- Loneliness/Isolation
- Peer Difficulties
- Perfectionism
- Personal Growth
- Physical Assault
- Polyamorous relationship
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Relationship Violence/Stalking/Harassment
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- School Concerns
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Assault
- Sexual Concerns
- Sexual Identity
- Social Anxiety
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma
- Women's Issues
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Special groups
- Body positivity
- Neurodivergent people
- People who are bisexual
- People who identify as gay
- People who identify as lesbian
- People who identify as non-binary
- People who identify as queer
- People with disabilities
- Transgender
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Couples Therapy
- Group Therapy
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Coaching
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Eclectic Approaches
- Feminist Therapy
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Somatic Psychotherapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Location
Accommodations
Entering the practice
- Step-free entry
- Flat path to the front door
- Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)
Getting around
- Wide hallways (36” or 90cm)
- Elevators
Remote options
- Voice
- Video
Payment options
$125 — $225per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Alliance Wisconsin – Wisconsin
- BadgerCare – Wisconsin
- Quartz – Wisconsin
- Out-of-pocket
- Documentation provided for patient filling
- Sliding scale
- In-network insurance
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Online
Credentials
Licenses
Licensed Professional Counselor In Training (LPC-IT)
8034-226, Wisconsin
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
5517-125, Wisconsin
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison
MS (Master of Science in Counseling), 2024