- 20 years experience
- Missouri LPC
- Focused on men's issues
About Dennis
Dennis Hounshell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with 20 years of experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and addiction concerns. He also focuses on men’s issues and supports people facing problems with self-esteem and compassion fatigue.
Dennis works to build an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk about their thoughts and feelings. He guides conversations so people feel heard and can begin to sort through painful or confusing experiences. He encourages small steps and practical changes rather than quick fixes.
He uses approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice how thoughts influence feelings and behavior. He also draws on the Gottman Method for relationship-focused work when communication and connection are at issue. These methods provide concrete tools for managing mood, panic, and patterns that keep problems stuck.
Dennis pays attention to family of origin issues, fatherhood questions, and the strain that comes from isolation or loneliness. He helps with forgiveness, guilt and shame, and improving communication skills in strained relationships. Clients often focus on specific goals, such as reducing panic attacks or improving day-to-day functioning.
If someone is ready to begin, Dennis recommends starting with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a time to meet. He works with each person to set goals and revisit them as progress is made.
How CBT and the Gottman Method are used online
Many clients work with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT provides simple tools for managing anxiety, panic attacks, and low mood by breaking problems into smaller, trackable steps. The Gottman Method focuses on communication patterns and practical exercises to improve connection and reduce harmful cycles in relationships.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide whether to emphasize thought-focused CBT work, relationship exercises from the Gottman Method, or a blend of both based on progress and needs.
Confirm the available session formats before booking to learn how Dennis currently meets with clients. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people use tools and worksheets during the session and practice skills between meetings to track real-world changes.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Dennis commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and family conflicts, and men’s issues among other concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He creates an open, nonjudgmental space and uses practical conversation to help people name problems and try manageable changes.
How much experience does he have?
Dennis has 20 years of professional work experience supporting people through a range of emotional and relational challenges.
What are his credentials and practice location?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - practicing in Missouri.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking to learn which formats are offered for meetings with Dennis.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.