Dennis Patrick Smith, LPC
Compassionate counselor for life transitions
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- Focus on midlife change
- Practical coping skills
- Values-based guidance
About Dennis
He draws on a mix of therapeutic ideas to match what a person needs. Sessions focus on learning skills to manage overwhelming feelings, clarifying values and goals, and improving communication patterns. He uses talk-based methods that encourage reflection and action rather than jargon or one-size-fits-all prescriptions.
Over seven years in practice has included work with grief, depression, intimacy struggles, anger, and challenges like caregiver stress or chronic illness. Dennis also addresses issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, and first responder stress with attention to how these shape behavior and relationships.
Expect a collaborative tone in sessions. Dennis listens first, then helps set manageable steps you can try between meetings. He emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while supporting people to make lasting changes.
If you’re thinking about starting therapy, he asks straightforward questions about what you want to change. From there he helps build a plan that fits your life and goals.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Dennis uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify what matters most and take small steps toward those values. ACT often helps with anxiety, stress, and midlife questions by focusing on action that matters rather than getting stuck on unhelpful thoughts.He also practices Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the conversation on the person's experience. This approach emphasizes listening, empathy, and helping people find their own direction when facing relationship trouble or life transitions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Dennis will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then try methods that seem likely to fit. That choice is collaborative and can change as needs evolve.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit regular appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand. It can also help people keep consistent progress when work, caregiving, or health issues make in-person visits difficult. Licensed professionals tailor how they use these approaches to suit each person's situation.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
Dennis works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship trouble, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, and midlife issues. He also supports people facing caregiver stress, chronic illness, anger, and self-esteem struggles.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He keeps sessions straightforward and practical, listening first and then offering steps to try between meetings. The tone is collaborative, respectful, and aimed at real-life change.
What sort of background does he bring?
Dennis has seven years of professional experience and has worked with a range of concerns including addiction recovery, trauma response, and career or life transitions.
What credential does he hold and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Texas and practices within that state.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to start a session?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.