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Dennis Steelman

Seasoned counselor guiding recovery and growth

LPC Texas

Experience
8 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Languages
English

About Dennis

Dennis Steelman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who draws on eight years of clinical experience to help people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, and related concerns.

Background and approach

He combines practical, evidence-informed strategies with empathic listening to help clients better understand past experiences and make intentional changes toward healthier functioning. His work also addresses addictions, anger, self-esteem difficulties, guilt and shame, and sexual assault and abuse.

He favors a collaborative, tailored approach that adapts methods to each person’s needs rather than relying on a single formula. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and EMDR are among the tools he uses when appropriate, offering structured techniques to shift unhelpful thinking and targeted interventions for trauma processing.

Prospective clients can expect a steady, time-aware process that acknowledges the importance of exploring history while focusing on present goals and future growth.

How CBT and EMDR Translate to Online Care

CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and replacing them with more adaptive strategies; in online sessions this often means using structured exercises, thought records, and behavioral experiments that clients can practice between meetings to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change problematic habits. EMDR involves guided attention to distressing memories while processing emotional responses; virtually delivered EMDR adapts those protocols to an online setting to address trauma and abuse-related symptoms with targeted processing techniques.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to assess their concerns, goals, and preferences, then suggest whether CBT, EMDR, or a combination is likely to be most helpful while adjusting plans as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy lives and to maintain continuity when attending in-person visits is difficult. These formats support consistent work on skills, ongoing check-ins, and timely support between appointments, helping clients move toward their goals from wherever they are located in Texas.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this clinician commonly address?
Dennis works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, anger, self-esteem issues, and related struggles like guilt and shame or sexual assault and abuse.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a collaborative, tailored approach that draws on several modalities and emphasizes the therapeutic relationship while applying practical techniques to support change.
What is his professional background?
He brings eight years of clinical experience working with diverse mental health and behavioral concerns.
Where is he licensed to practice and what are his credentials?
He is licensed in Texas as an LPC and holds the license number TX LPC 74951.
Can he work with clients who speak other languages or live outside the country?
Sessions are conducted in English, and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available for online work?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions operate through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsAnger management

Additional focus areas

Guilt and shameSexual assault and abuse

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English