- Practical coping skills
- Values-focused work
- Trauma-informed care
About Dennis
Dennis Patrick Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who focuses on men's wellbeing and common life stresses. He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction concerns, and relationship or intimacy questions. He aims to meet people where they are and offer straightforward support without jargon.
He uses clear, practical talk in sessions and shapes the work to each person's needs. That can include looking at thoughts and behaviors, identifying values and meaningful goals, and talking through painful events and attachment patterns. He emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in conversations.
With seven years of professional experience, he has worked with people facing trauma and abuse, anger and self-esteem struggles, career shifts, and caregiver strain. His background includes work around chronic illness, first responder stress, and substance use concerns, among other issues. He often draws on a mix of approaches to suit what a person wants to focus on.
Dennis explains options in plain language and partners with people on a plan they can try between sessions. He encourages small, concrete steps toward goals and checks in about what’s working. The goal is to build skills and clarity that fit daily life.
People who choose him can expect a collaborative, down-to-earth style. Before starting, he asks about immediate needs and what matters most to the client so decisions are guided by their priorities.
Approaches that translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small steps toward a meaningful life. It helps when anxiety, low motivation, or avoidance make it hard to move forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical strategies for managing anxiety, depression, and unhelpful habits. Attachment-Based Therapy examines early relationship patterns and how they affect current connections, which can help with intimacy, trust, and recurring relationship conflicts.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then try methods that fit the client's needs. That collaborative process means approaches can change over time based on what helps most.
The biography does not list specific session formats here, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. It can also let people use a session while on a break from work or when dealing with mobility or caregiving demands. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and attachment-focused work to online settings to focus on skills, values-driven action, and relationship patterns without promising a particular format.
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Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
Dennis works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, ADHD, and related life challenges.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses direct, plain talk and adapts the pace to each person. Sessions focus on practical skills, values, and understanding patterns that get in the way of goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has seven years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including addiction, trauma, caregiver stress, and chronic illness.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session formats handled?
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking to know which formats are available.
How do I begin working with him and what about cost?
To start, use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule per therapist availability. Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.