About Dennis
Dennis Steelman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, addiction, anger, and issues with self-esteem. He uses practical therapy to help clients make sense of difficult experiences and find ways to move forward. The first step may feel hard, and he aims to make the process direct and understandable.
Dennis draws from evidence-based techniques such as cognitive behavioral work and trauma-focused methods to address painful memories and unhelpful thinking.
Background and approach
He spends time identifying what causes distress and what keeps it going, then helps clients try different strategies in-session. Sessions are tailored to the individual's needs rather than following a single formula. His style is collaborative and goal-oriented.
He helps people set small, achievable steps and checks in on progress. He also provides space to talk through feelings like guilt, shame, or the aftermath of sexual assault and abuse. Over eight years of practice in Texas have shaped his practical approach.
He believes meaningful change usually takes time and steady effort. That means working through the past where needed, practicing new skills in the present, and planning for healthier patterns going forward. People who choose Dennis can expect clear explanations, concrete tools, and a focus on what improves day-to-day life.
He guides the process while encouraging active participation from the person in therapy.
How CBT and EMDR can be used online
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practicing new ways of responding. It often includes short exercises, thought records, and behavior experiments that translate easily to video or messaging sessions and can help with anxiety, depression, and stress.EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, works with disturbing memories and the emotions tied to them. In sessions a therapist guides attention while the client recalls moments that cause pain, with the aim of reducing emotional intensity and changing the way memories feel. It is used for trauma-related concerns and can be delivered in online sessions with clear structure and pacing.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they choose or combine methods and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.
Online therapy offers flexibility for different schedules and needs. Video lets people work face-to-face without travel. Phone sessions and live chat reduce the need for a strong internet connection. Text-based messaging can be useful for quick check-ins, reminders, or short-skilled practice between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives while keeping a steady course of treatment.
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What this counselor works with
Also listed
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Depression
- Guilt and shame
- Sexual assault and abuse
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 8 years
- Licensed
- Texas
- Languages
- English