Meet The Team!

Therapy can be a place to finally tell that story in your own words, without judgment. Dakota strives to create a space that feels safe, open, and supportive, where clients are met with warmth, curiosity, and compassion as they explore whatever they are carrying.

Dakota primarily works with clients ages 10+. Younger children may be considered on a case-by-case basis depending on their presenting concerns, developmental needs, and ability to engage in virtual therapy. Her approach is trauma-informed and integrative, drawing from AEDP, DBT, CBT, Progressive Counting, parts work (IFS), and Motivational Interviewing. She adapts therapy to each person's needs and may also utilize creative approaches when helpful. 

Dakota believes that meaningful change happens through a collaborative process. You remain in control of where therapy is headed and how you get there, while she provides guidance, insight, and support along the way.

The Peacekeeper — always managing other people’s emotions and trying to keep things calm.

The Big Feelings Kid — emotions feel huge and come on fast, and it can be hard to know what to do with them.

The Kid Who Doesn't Quite Fit In — feeling different, misunderstood, or unsure where you belong at school, with friends, or even at home.

The Parentified Child — the one who grew up taking care of others and struggles to put their own needs first.

The Independent One — capable on the outside, but quietly exhausted from doing everything alone.

The Insightful but Stuck — you understand your patterns, but they still feel hard to change.

The Numb Navigator — using distraction, overworking, caretaking, or substances to avoid difficult emotions.

The Overthinker — replaying conversations, second-guessing yourself, and feeling stuck in your head.

Dakota Trejo, LMHC, is an independently licensed mental health counselor who maintains her own clinical practice while utilizing the administrative infrastructure and practice resources of Inner Light Mental Health Counseling, PLLC. 

Dakota independently determines her clinical services, fees, scheduling, and treatment decisions. Sessions are currently virtual only. 

At this time, fees are as followed:

- Intake Session: $125

- Ongoing Individual Therapy Sessions: $125

Please contact Dakota directly for current rates, availability, and scheduling information.

Call or text (315) 400-2549

Email: dakota@innerlightmhc.com

*Please note that Dakota maintains an independent practice. Information on this section of the page reflects Dakota's services and approach. Other areas of the website describe services offered by Liz Close, LMHC-D, and may not apply to Dakota's practice.*