Dennis Patrick Smith
Calm, practical guidance for lasting change
LPC Texas
- Experience
- 7 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About Dennis
Dennis Patrick Smith is a licensed professional counselor who works with people struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, intimacy concerns, anger, and self-esteem issues.
Background and approach
He also addresses career transitions, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and related areas such as abandonment, attachment issues, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and substance-related difficulties. Drawing on seven years of clinical experience in Texas, he approaches each client's situation with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
His practice is shaped by cognitive behavioral strategies alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-focused perspectives, client-centered principles, and existential ideas. He tailors conversations and treatment plans to fit each person’s needs, helping clients explore practical skills, personal values, and relationship patterns.
Dennis emphasizes collaboration and aims to empower people who are ready to make changes and pursue a more fulfilling life. Sessions are offered through a variety of online formats and are scheduled around his availability in Texas.
Prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire to begin the intake process and arrange sessions according to his current openings.
Online approaches that combine skill-building and values work
CBT offers practical, skills-focused work that helps identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop behavioral strategies for managing symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress. It often involves concrete exercises and steps to change thinking and behavior patterns.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes clarifying personal values and learning to accept uncomfortable feelings while committing to meaningful action. This approach can support people coping with chronic stress, life transitions, and patterns that get in the way of chosen goals.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at relational patterns and emotional bonds to help people understand how early and current relationships affect their responses to intimacy, communication, and trust issues. It can be useful for those seeking to change how they relate in close connections.
Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. The therapist works together with clients to determine which combination of strategies fits their goals, needs, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it possible to work on thought patterns, values-based action, and relationship dynamics from wherever clients are located in Texas, while allowing choices in pacing and communication style.
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Experience
7+ years
Licensed
Texas
Languages
English