- Focus on daily habits
- Values-based strategies
- Warm direct support
About Dennis
Dennis Patrick Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas. He focuses on everyday concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, and relationship or intimacy-related issues. He also addresses workplace strain, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and life transitions with straightforward support.
Clients can expect a respectful and down-to-earth approach. Dennis adapts conversations and the plan to match each person's needs. Sessions emphasize practical skills for changing thoughts and habits and making daily life feel more manageable.
He draws on approaches like cognitive behavioral ideas and acceptance and commitment strategies to help people notice unhelpful thinking and build habits that fit their values. Attachment-informed perspectives and client-centered listening shape how he talks about relationships and emotional wounds.
Dennis brings seven years of professional experience as an LPC in Texas. He describes the work as collaborative - asking questions, setting small goals, and checking in on what matters most to the client. That makes the work feel concrete and doable rather than vague.
People come to him for help with anger, self-esteem, career strain, caregiving stress, chronic health challenges, and trauma recovery. He is direct but compassionate, aiming to help people make steady changes in thoughts and everyday habits that improve functioning and well-being.
To begin, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling to match their needs before booking.
Clients can expect a respectful and down-to-earth approach. Dennis adapts conversations and the plan to match each person's needs. Sessions emphasize practical skills for changing thoughts and habits and making daily life feel more manageable.
He draws on approaches like cognitive behavioral ideas and acceptance and commitment strategies to help people notice unhelpful thinking and build habits that fit their values. Attachment-informed perspectives and client-centered listening shape how he talks about relationships and emotional wounds.
Dennis brings seven years of professional experience as an LPC in Texas. He describes the work as collaborative - asking questions, setting small goals, and checking in on what matters most to the client. That makes the work feel concrete and doable rather than vague.
People come to him for help with anger, self-esteem, career strain, caregiving stress, chronic health challenges, and trauma recovery. He is direct but compassionate, aiming to help people make steady changes in thoughts and everyday habits that improve functioning and well-being.
To begin, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling to match their needs before booking.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
GriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Approaches that guide online work and habit change
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to you and building small daily actions that match those values. It helps when worries or unhelpful thoughts get in the way of living a meaningful life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior; it teaches concrete skills to notice unhelpful thinking and replace it with more effective habits. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how relationships shape emotional patterns and helps people understand and change those interaction cycles.Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking to know which online formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow short check-ins on hectic days. It also lets people practice new thought and habit strategies in their everyday routines so changes are more likely to stick.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Dennis help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and related life changes and caregiver or first responder stress.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a respectful, down-to-earth style that tailors conversation and goals to each person. The emphasis is on practical skills and changing thoughts and everyday habits.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He has seven years of professional experience working as a counselor in Texas.
What credentials and region are listed?
He holds LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices in Texas.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist scheduling; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with Dennis?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.