- 20 years experience
- Missouri LPC
- Practical communication focus
About Dennis
Dennis Hounshell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with 20 years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, or relationship strain. Dennis aims to make the first step easier by offering a calm, nonjudgmental space to talk about what matters most.
He uses straightforward methods to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. He also draws on communication approaches aimed at improving how partners talk and solve problems together. Sessions tend to be practical and goal oriented, with clear steps to try between visits.
Dennis pays attention to common sources of emotional pain such as family of origin issues, fatherhood concerns, isolation, and shame. He also works with mood problems, addictions, and compassion fatigue. Panic disorder and panic attacks are included among his focus areas for people seeking relief from sudden anxiety symptoms.
People who come to Dennis can expect a conversational style that focuses on what they want to change. He helps identify small, manageable shifts that make everyday life easier. Progress is tracked by the changes clients report in their daily routines and relationships.
To begin, Dennis asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a session. That initial step helps him understand immediate priorities and plan practical next steps for therapy.
How Dennis Uses CBT and the Gottman Method Online
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments. It is often used for anxiety, panic attacks, mood concerns, and stress by helping people change patterns that keep problems going.The Gottman Method centers on improving communication and problem solving between partners. It breaks down how couples talk, teaches practical skills for conflict, and helps rebuild connection where it has worn thin.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dennis will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then adapt techniques collaboratively. Sessions are a team effort aimed at practical change and clearer steps between meetings.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins during a workday break. It can also let someone choose a quieter setting or avoid being on camera for a shorter check-in. Ask about current scheduling and format choices when you sign up so sessions match your needs and routine.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Dennis commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflict, grief, depression, addictions, parenting strain, self esteem, and compassion fatigue. Additional focuses include communication problems, emptiness, fatherhood issues, guilt and shame, isolation, and panic disorder and panic attacks.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a calm, conversational approach and aims to create a nonjudgmental space. Sessions tend to be practical and goal oriented with steps to try between meetings.
What is his clinical background?
Dennis has 20 years of professional experience working in counseling roles. His history includes helping people cope with grief, relationship strain, and anxiety-related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Missouri.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.