About Dennis
Dennis Dwyer is a licensed clinical professional counselor with 25 years of experience. He focuses on helping people who are dealing with addictions, depression, anxiety, anger, and low self-esteem. He works with practical, real-world concerns like sleep problems, workplace stress, money issues, and parenting strain.
Dennis believes clients are the experts in their own lives. He looks for strengths that can be used to move past setbacks. Sessions aim to be straightforward and respectful, with an emphasis on small, doable steps toward change.
How Dennis works
He draws on a mix of evidence-based approaches to match each person’s needs. That can mean focusing on thoughts and behaviors, building emotional skills, or exploring deeper personal meaning. The method is chosen together, based on what feels most useful.
Over his career Dennis has helped people navigate relationship difficulties, divorce and separation, communication problems, and the fallout from trauma. He also addresses issues such as guilt, shame, isolation, and struggles around sexuality and body image. The work often combines short-term skills with longer-term personal growth.
Sessions are offered in English and Dennis accepts international clients. He practices in Illinois as an IL LCPC and brings a calm, steady approach to problem solving. He aims to make therapy a practical part of daily life.
Dennis lists 9 ways of working on the entry:
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.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
Also listed
- Body image
- Career difficulties
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Parenting issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self esteem
- Sexuality
- Sleeping disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Stress, Anxiety
- Workplace issues
Training and background
| Register | LCPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 25 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Illinois |
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Online support options
Therapeutic approaches and online options
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters most and take small actions toward those values even when emotions are difficult. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and problems with motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It works well for mood disorders, anxiety, and sleep problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, focuses on emotional regulation and coping skills for intense emotions and interpersonal conflict.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose techniques that match their goals and preferences. That may mean combining methods and adjusting the plan as progress is made.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit into a lunch break or be used when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text-based messaging suit brief check-ins, mood tracking, or people who prefer writing their thoughts. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent and to fit it into a busy life.
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