- CBT approach
- EMDR use
- Addictions support
About Dennis
Dennis Steelman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with eight years of experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, and anger. He also focuses on feelings of guilt and shame and on survivors of sexual assault and abuse.
Dennis keeps sessions straightforward and practical. He uses approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing alongside other clinical perspectives. Conversations focus on understanding what has happened, how it affects the present, and what changes a person wants to make.
He describes therapy as a collaborative process. Sessions look at patterns of thought and behavior and at memories that continue to cause distress. For anger, that can mean naming triggers, practicing new responses, and learning ways to reduce buildup and resentment.
Dennis emphasizes steady progress rather than quick fixes. Work in sessions may revisit the past to clarify how it shapes current reactions, then develop practical skills for today. He encourages realistic steps clients can try between meetings.
People who choose him can expect clear conversation about goals and methods. He helps clients set concrete actions, check what’s working, and adjust plans as needed. The focus is on manageable change that fits into everyday life.
How his approaches translate to online work
CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with new behaviors. It often involves short exercises, practical skill-building, and homework to try between sessions, which can fit well into online appointments.EMDR addresses distressing memories by combining focused recall with guided bilateral stimulation. In practice this means gently processing painful memories while tracking sensations and reactions, which can be done in a paced, step-by-step way during remote sessions.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Dennis will work with the client to decide whether CBT, EMDR, or a mix of methods best matches the person’s goals, needs, and comfort. He reviews progress and changes methods if something isn’t helping.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking so you know what to expect. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, avoid travel time, and use shorter check-ins when needed. It also allows practical homework to be assigned and reviewed between meetings, helping skills transfer into everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, addictions, anger, guilt and shame, and sexual assault and abuse.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He combines cognitive-behavioral ideas and trauma-focused methods with other clinical perspectives to help people understand patterns and try practical changes.
How much experience does he have?
He has eight years of experience working as a counselor.
What credential and location apply to his practice?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin scheduling a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.