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Overall rating
5.00
About Dorian Exum
Focus areas
Adolescent / Teen Issues
Counselling For First Responders
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling
Anxiety
Depression
Psychological Trauma
Boundary Issues
Family Therapy/ Marriage Therapy
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Teenagers (13-17)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals
Children (<13)
Families
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Play Therapy
Dialectical (DBT)
Somatic
Motivational Interviewing
Strength-Based
Identity
Gender
FemaleFaith
ChristianEthnicity
Black or African American
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Dorian Exum
Welcome—I’m truly glad you’re here. I bring a warm, grounded, and collaborative approach to this work, shaped by graduating with honors in my Master’s program and earning my Bachelor’s in Social Work with a Minor in Human Services. With 17 years of experience supporting at‑risk youth and families across Illinois, Kansas, and Missouri—and roughly five years in a direct therapeutic role—I’ve learned that healing is most powerful when mind, body, and spirit are invited into the process.
My background includes specialized training in DBT, ASIST, trauma‑responsive care, and emerging work with elders through grief support and medical assessments. My practice continues to expand as I deepen my understanding of military culture and the unique stressors faced by Service Members, Veterans, and their families. I integrate training in reintegration support, deployment‑related stress, and identity transitions to help military‑connected clients navigate life with clarity and strength. I am honored to now offer supportive therapeutic services to clients in the state of Virginia.
As a Licensed Massage Therapist, Somatic Therapy remains one of my first passions and is available for in‑person sessions. This body‑based approach helps clients release stored tension, regulate the nervous system, and reconnect with the wisdom of their physical and emotional selves. When the body softens, the mind opens—and healing becomes more accessible, more intuitive, and more aligned.
My work is guided by a simple belief:
~When people feel safe, seen, and supported, they naturally move toward wholeness.~
It’s an honor to walk alongside you as you reconnect with yourself and step into a life that feels grounded, authentic, and spiritually aligned.
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- University of North Alabama, Master's in Social Work
NPI number
1235988643
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What practice does Dorian Exum work with?
Dorian Exum works with Grow Therapy.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dorian Exum?
Dorian Exum frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dorian Exum on their profile.
What languages does Dorian Exum speak?
Dorian Exum speaks English.