Dennis Patrick Smith, LPC
Practical, story-focused counseling for life challenges
Details
| Name | Dennis Patrick Smith |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Texas |
| Licensed in | Texas |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 7 |
About Dennis
Dennis Patrick Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas who helps people handle stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship trouble, trauma, depression, and grief. He writes in a direct, respectful way and focuses on clear, practical steps. He greets people with warmth and aims to make the first conversation straightforward and manageable.
Dennis adapts his approach to each person's situation. He draws on Narrative ideas to help people reframe their life stories and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and change unhelpful thinking.
Background and approach
He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and build committed action. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. He listens for patterns that cause pain and works with clients to try different strategies.
Together they set small, achievable goals that can fit into a busy life. Over seven years of work in Texas shaped his focus on real-world concerns like caregiver stress, living with chronic illness, first responder strain, and problems tied to addiction. He also addresses issues such as intimacy, anger, self-esteem, career changes, and coping after loss.
Dennis explains therapy in plain language and adjusts pacing to match each person's needs. He offers a mix of talk-based work and practical exercises you can use between sessions. His style is steady, direct, and geared toward helping people find ways forward.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship issues among the things Dennis works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Dennis among the ways he works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Dennis among the ways he works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Dennis among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Dennis among the ways he works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Dennis among the ways he works.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Listed by Dennis among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Dennis among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Dennis among the ways he works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Dennis among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Dennis among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Dennis among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Dennis directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Dennis directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Approaches that fit your online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people get clearer about what matters to them and take small steps toward those values, even when hard emotions come up. Narrative therapy focuses on how your life story shapes feelings and behavior and helps people re-author limiting stories into more useful ones. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past relationships affect current connections and helps people build more stable patterns of relating.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with you about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. He will suggest approaches and adjust them as you learn what fits best, so the process stays collaborative and practical.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging make brief check-ins, homework review, or flexible scheduling simpler. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and reach a therapist from anywhere in Texas.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does Dennis help with?
He supports people coping with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, intimacy issues, anger, low self-esteem, career changes, and ADHD among other concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His sessions are conversational and practical. He listens, helps reframe difficult stories, and works with clients to try small changes that fit daily life.
What is his professional background?
He has seven years of professional experience working with people in Texas and focuses on both emotional and practical problems tied to health, caregiving, and addiction.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, and practices in Texas.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.
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