- Years in practice
- 25
- Credentials
- LCPC
- Licensed in
- Illinois
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Anger management
About Dennis
Dennis Dwyer is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with 25 years of experience who focuses on helping people navigate stressful life moments. He works with adults facing anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, low self-esteem, sleep problems, career stress, and parenting concerns. He emphasizes practical steps and steady support rather than quick fixes.
Dennis believes each person knows their life best. He treats the client as the expert in their own story and looks for strengths that can be used to make change.
Background and approach
Sessions tend to be straightforward and solution-minded, with room for exploring what feels meaningful to the client. Therapeutic conversations may include strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy to spot unhelpful thinking patterns. He also draws on acceptance and commitment therapy to help people stay focused on what matters while tolerating hard emotions.
Elements of client-centered work shape how he listens and responds in sessions. For people dealing with relationship strain, work stress, parenting challenges, or big life transitions, Dennis offers a calm, steady presence and clear tools to try between sessions. He also addresses related areas like communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation, and life purpose.
Dennis works with individuals in Illinois and with international clients in English. His approach balances practical skill-building with attention to personal values, so clients can take steps that fit their own goals.
What Dennis works with
Everything Dennis lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Dennis helps people with.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Stress, Anxiety
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Post-traumatic stress
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Dennis lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approach and online care that fit your life
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values even when feelings are difficult. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions where motivation and direction feel unclear. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going and testing new ways of thinking and acting. It is often applied to anxiety, mood concerns, sleep issues, and stress-related problems. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and respect so the client can lead the pace of change; it supports people who need a steady, understanding therapeutic relationship.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Dennis collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and everyday life. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions so strategies feel usable and aligned with what the client wants to achieve.
Online formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets the therapist and client see each other's expressions for deeper conversation. Phone sessions can be easier to fit into a work break or when bandwidth is low. Live chat and text messaging offer shorter check-ins and flexible ways to touch base between longer visits. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while balancing parenting, work, and other responsibilities.
Questions people ask about Dennis
What kinds of concerns does Dennis help with?
Dennis helps people cope with addictions, anxiety, depression, anger, low self-esteem, sleep problems, career stress, parenting issues, and major life changes. He also addresses related concerns like communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation, and workplace issues.
What is his style in therapy?
He uses a practical, collaborative style that emphasizes clients' strengths and goals. Sessions combine listening with concrete strategies to try between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 25 years of professional work experience supporting adults through a wide range of concerns and life transitions.
Where is he licensed and based?
Dennis holds an IL LCPC, which is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor credential in Illinois. He practices from Illinois and also works with international clients.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How does billing and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.
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