About Dennis
Dennis Hounshell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with 20 years of experience. He focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and addictions. He also supports clients dealing with relationship and family concerns and the strain of parenting.
Dennis aims to make the first steps into therapy less daunting. He builds a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can share their thoughts and feelings. Conversations are straightforward and paced to each person’s comfort.
How Dennis works
In sessions he uses clear, goal-focused methods to help people identify unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to break down problems into manageable parts and to practice different ways of responding. When relationship patterns matter, he uses the Gottman Method to look at interaction habits and to teach practical communication tools.
That approach helps people improve how they talk and solve recurring conflicts. Dennis pays attention to family of origin issues, fatherhood concerns, and feelings like guilt, shame, emptiness, or isolation. He also addresses panic attacks and mood disorders with targeted strategies and steady support.
Clients can expect a collaborative process where goals are clear and progress is tracked. He invites people to move at a comfortable pace while practicing skills between sessions. If you’re ready to take a step, he will guide you through organizing the next steps.
Dennis lists 2 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.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
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Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 20 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Missouri |
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Online support options
How CBT and the Gottman Method Work Online
Online sessions can support the same practical work Dennis uses in person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, panic attacks, mood difficulties, and stress management through structured exercises and homework.The Gottman Method focuses on interaction habits and teaching clear communication tools. It aims to reduce recurring conflict and improve how people express needs and solve problems together. Skills are practiced in sessions and then used in real life between meetings.
Choosing the right approach is a team process. Dennis will discuss goals and preferences, then suggest methods that fit those aims. He encourages trying an approach for a few sessions and adapting plans based on what helps most.
Online therapy offers flexibility and easier scheduling. Video calls let people work face-to-face when travel is difficult. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be a good shorter check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging support brief updates, ongoing skill practice, and times when typing is more convenient. These options make it simpler to connect consistently while balancing work, parenting, or other commitments.
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A practical next step
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