About Dennis
Dennis Curcio is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 15 years of clinical experience. He helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, or grief. He also supports those coping with anger, ADHD, addiction, self-esteem struggles, bipolar symptoms, relationship and family concerns, parenting stress, trauma and abuse, and major life changes.
Dennis has worked in residential treatment facilities, independent practice settings, and non-profit organizations including crisis shelters.
How Dennis works
That range of settings shaped a practical, down-to-earth style focused on everyday improvements. Early sessions concentrate on building trust and understanding what matters most to the client. His approach draws on person-centered principles, trauma-informed themes, cognitive behavioral ideas, and mindfulness.
In plain terms, Dennis listens without judgment, helps people notice unhelpful thinking patterns, and teaches simple mindfulness tools to manage difficult moments. He aims to help clients discover their own strengths and solutions. After the initial meetings he and the client agree on clear, achievable goals.
Sessions work toward skills for better self-management and stronger self-awareness. Progress is measured in practical steps that make daily life easier to handle. Dennis describes his role as one of support and encouragement while people move through change.
He invites those who are ready to take a first step to begin the process of healing and growth.
What Dennis works with
The areas below are the ones Dennis selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 15 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Pennsylvania |
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Online support options
Evidence-informed approaches for online care
Person-centered work centers on listening and building rapport. It helps people feel heard and safe enough to talk about hard things and to set personal goals. Trauma-informed themes focus on recognizing the impact of trauma and creating steady routines and coping strategies that reduce reactivity and support recovery.Cognitive behavioral ideas look at thinking patterns and how they affect feelings and behavior. Together a therapist and client identify unhelpful thoughts and practice skills to change reactions, which can help with anxiety, depression, anger, and addiction challenges.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Dennis will help figure out which methods fit best based on a client's goals, preferences, and what emerges in early sessions. Plans are adjusted over time so therapy stays useful and aligned with progress.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions work well for face-to-face conversations and skill practice. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Chat and messaging let clients share updates between sessions and fit therapy around a busy day. These formats make it easier to access regular support and to keep momentum while working toward change.
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