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- Anxiety and panic
- Trauma informed care
- Chronic pain support
About Dennis
Dennis Newlin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California with 35 years of clinical experience. He focuses on anxiety, trauma and abuse, stress, grief, anger, and depression. Sessions are conducted in English and his work includes attention to chronic pain and illness where relevant.
Dennis draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and integrates ideas from integrative and functional medicine to consider how lifestyle, stress, and physical health interact with emotions. He uses practical methods such as cognitive behavioral ideas and mindfulness alongside trauma-informed practices when appropriate. He aims to help people reduce symptoms and build useful skills for day-to-day life.
In sessions he works collaboratively and plainly. He listens to what matters most, identifies manageable goals, and teaches tools people can use between meetings. He also addresses related concerns like substance use, domestic violence effects, guilt and shame, panic attacks, mood disorders, and social anxiety when these are part of the picture.
Dennis has long experience supporting adults through major life transitions and grief. He offers focused work for people coping with post-traumatic stress and ongoing pain conditions. He emphasizes practical strategies and learning to recognize patterns that keep problems active.
To begin, clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. International clients are not accepted.
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How evidence-based approaches are used in online sessions
Many of his methods come from evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Cognitive behavioral approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. Mindfulness-based practices teach present-moment awareness and breathing or grounding skills that can lower stress and help manage panic symptoms.He also integrates trauma-informed methods that focus on stabilizing symptoms, building coping skills, and addressing distressing memories at a pace that fits the person. These approaches are used to help with post-traumatic stress, complex grief, and the emotional effects of chronic illness or pain.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review current needs, past experiences, and treatment goals, then try methods that feel relevant. Adjustments are made over time based on what works and what does not.
Please confirm which session formats are offered before booking since the biography does not specify formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and making it possible to schedule appointments during a workday break or from another convenient location.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
35+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He addresses stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and depression. He also works with related issues such as chronic pain, substance use, domestic violence effects, and social anxiety.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a collaborative, straightforward style focused on practical skills. Sessions aim to set clear goals and teach tools people can use between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 35 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of emotional and trauma-related concerns.
What credential and region are associated with his practice?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.