- Warm collaborative style
- Focus on anxiety
- Holistic perspective
About Dennis
Dennis Newlin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 35 years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping adults who are dealing with anxiety, stress, trauma, grief, anger, and depression. He describes a warm, collaborative approach that centers on respect and empathy for each person.
He blends traditional psychotherapy with ideas from integrative and functional medicine to look at how lifestyle, stress, and physical health interact with emotions. That perspective informs conversations about chronic pain and long-term health concerns as they relate to mood and stress. Sessions are tailored to each person’s needs and goals rather than using a single fixed method.
Dennis uses a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address problems like panic, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and mood disorders. He may draw on approaches such as cognitive behavioral methods and mindfulness to help people manage symptoms and develop practical coping skills. His work also includes helping those affected by substance use, domestic violence, and issues of guilt and shame.
Therapy with him emphasizes building a trusting relationship and practical steps toward greater balance. He aims to help clients gain insight, increase resilience, and apply new skills in daily life. All sessions are provided in English and are based in California.
To begin, a person would use the site's Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
How evidence-based approaches can work online
Many of the techniques Dennis uses come from evidence-based therapies. Cognitive behavioral methods focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small behavioral experiments to reduce anxiety and panic symptoms. Mindfulness practices teach simple attention skills and breathing or grounding exercises that can help manage stress and emotional reactivity. Trauma-informed methods work gently with memories and reactions so people can feel safer and build tolerance for difficult feelings.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client will talk about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then try techniques together and adjust as needed. Progress is tracked in session and through practical exercises you can use between meetings.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins around work breaks, or sessions without commuting. It also lets people practice skills in their everyday setting and carry strategies straight into daily routines. Licensed professionals can adapt tools like mindfulness, cognitive exercises, and grounding techniques to work well in remote sessions when that format is available.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
35+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
Dennis works with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and depression. He also focuses on chronic pain, substance use challenges, mood disorders, and panic disorder and panic attacks.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is warm, collaborative, and compassionate. He tailors therapy to each person and uses practical skills and thoughtful conversation to address problems.
What is his background and experience?
He has 35 years of clinical experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. His career includes work with trauma, chronic stress, and long-term health concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a LMFT, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and practices in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to start therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.