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Dennis Hounshell, LPC
Missouri
Licensed Professional Counselor - relationships and anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Gottman Method
- 20 years experience
About Dennis
Dennis Hounshell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 20 years of clinical experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, grief, and loss. He also addresses depression, addictions, parenting concerns, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue.
Dennis favors straightforward conversations that clarify what is happening and why it matters. He listens for unhelpful thoughts and patterns, then works with people to try different ways of responding. Sessions focus on practical steps and small, manageable changes rather than long lectures.
Many people bring communication problems, feelings of emptiness, or family-of-origin questions. Dennis also supports men facing fatherhood issues, guilt and shame, isolation, mood swings, and panic attacks. He uses methods that help identify patterns and test new behaviors in daily life.
His approach mixes structured, evidence-informed techniques and relationship-focused work. He integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy methods with elements of the Gottman Method for relationship concerns. Sessions move between talking, short in-session exercises, and concrete homework to practice between meetings.
People who prefer clear goals, regular feedback, and step-by-step tools often find his style useful. To start, visitors use the online process to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule the first session. Costs vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How his therapeutic approaches translate to online work
CBT is a structured method that helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Online sessions can use the same step-by-step exercises, thought records, and brief in-session experiments that are common in face-to-face work. This is often useful for anxiety, panic, mood concerns, and managing everyday stress.The Gottman Method focuses on improving communication and reducing damaging interaction patterns. In online sessions it can mean practicing new conversation skills, learning specific conflict management techniques, and reviewing small behavioral changes between meetings to see what works for relationship stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and practical needs, and then decide together which methods to use. That collaborative process helps match techniques to the issues someone brings.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online therapy can be easier to fit into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it simpler to work from quieter surroundings or during a break from work. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises so people can practice skills between sessions without needing special equipment.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflict, grief, depression, addictions, parenting, and self-esteem concerns.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new responses through short exercises and between-session practice.
What is his background and experience?
He holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential and has 20 years of professional work experience in clinical settings.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He is licensed as an LPC in Missouri and practices there.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled?
Session cost varies with location and services are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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