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- CBT methods
- Gottman work
- Parenting support
About Dennis
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 20 years of experience, Dennis Hounshell helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief and loss, depression, and addictions. He also focuses on parenting, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and issues many men face. He communicates directly and uses practical methods to help clients address their immediate concerns.
Dennis keeps sessions straightforward. He listens to what is happening now and helps people sort out thoughts and behaviors that make situations harder. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and the Gottman Method to guide work on thinking patterns and relationship skills. Sessions are conversational and solution-oriented rather than technical.
People who come for relationship or family concerns can expect concrete communication tools and steps to reduce repeated conflict. For anxiety and mood problems the focus is on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing small changes in daily life. For grief and addiction the work balances practical coping strategies with space to talk through emotions.
Dennis frames therapy as a collaborative process. He asks about goals, tries small interventions, and checks in about what helps. Progress is tracked by changes in day-to-day functioning and improved interactions rather than jargon or paperwork.
He offers direct guidance on parenting challenges and fatherhood issues, including family of origin questions and forgiveness work. If you want clear feedback, specific skills to practice, and measured steps forward, his approach is aimed at that kind of practical work.
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How his approaches translate to online work
CBT focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online sessions using CBT tend to include short skill practice, monitoring thoughts between sessions, and setting small behavioral experiments to test new responses. This is useful for anxiety, panic, mood problems, and managing daily stress.The Gottman Method concentrates on communication and interaction patterns in relationships. In remote sessions it can involve role plays, structured exercises, and specific skills for reducing conflict and improving connection. It is commonly used for couples and for people working on relationship behaviors and communication problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what the client reports and prefers. Sessions are collaborative and aim to fit the client’s needs and pace.
The biography does not specify exact session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter or more focused check-ins, and remove the need to travel to an office. Licensed professionals can adapt interventions so skills practice and communication exercises translate to remote appointments.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, depression, addictions, parenting, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue, plus related issues such as communication problems and fatherhood concerns.
What approach does he use in sessions?
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and the Gottman Method as primary approaches and focuses on practical strategies and communication skills during sessions.
How long has he practiced?
Dennis has 20 years of professional work experience in counseling and related clinical settings.
What credentials and location apply?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Missouri and practices from that state.
Which languages does he offer services in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing the short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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