- Stress and anxiety
- Family of origin issues
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
About Dennis
Dennis Hounshell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with 20 years of experience. He works with adults who are facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, grief, depression, addictions, parenting challenges, and self-esteem concerns.
He helps people talk through everyday pressures and the patterns that come from the family they grew up in. He also focuses on communication problems, fatherhood issues, guilt and shame, and feelings of emptiness or isolation. Sessions can address panic attacks and mood concerns in practical terms.
In sessions he uses straightforward conversation and goal-focused methods to identify what is keeping someone stuck. He listens for repeated roles and expectations that started in childhood and looks at how they affect current relationships and choices. The work often involves noticing thoughts and behaviors and then practicing different responses.
Clients can expect a calm, direct approach that balances problem-solving with time to reflect. He includes the Gottman Method for relationship work and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques for anxiety and mood concerns. Those methods are used to build clearer communication and to change unhelpful thinking patterns.
To begin, people follow the site's intake steps to match with him and schedule a first appointment. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time.
How his approaches are used in online sessions
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It involves identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing different responses to reduce anxiety and improve mood. The Gottman Method focuses on communication and interaction patterns in relationships. It provides concrete tools to manage conflict and strengthen how partners talk and solve problems.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide whether CBT techniques, Gottman tools, or a blend will best fit their goals and current concerns. This is decided together based on what the client wants to change and how they prefer to work.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing appointments during breaks or from different locations. They also allow for shorter check-ins when needed or full sessions focused on skills practice and communication exercises.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address related to old family patterns?
He works with family of origin issues, communication problems, fatherhood issues, and how early roles shape current relationships.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses direct, conversational sessions with goal-focused methods and practical steps to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Dennis has 20 years of professional work experience as noted in his profile.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LPC, licensed in Missouri.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to start therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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