- Years in practice
- 20
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Missouri
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Family conflicts
About Dennis
Dennis Hounshell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with 20 years of experience. He focuses on practical, down-to-earth support for parents and individuals facing stress, anxiety, and relationship strain. He keeps sessions straightforward and aims to make the first step easier for people who feel unsure about starting therapy.
He helps people cope with grief and loss in ways that fit their life and routines. He also addresses depression, addictions, panic attacks, and mood challenges with clear, goal-focused conversations.
Background and approach
Sessions emphasize real skills and small changes that can make daily life feel more manageable. Dennis pays close attention to family dynamics and communication problems. He works with people on fatherhood issues, family of origin concerns, and the strain of parenting.
He also helps with guilt, shame, isolation, and rebuilding self-esteem. His approach combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques with principles from the Gottman Method. That means practical tools to change unhelpful thinking and habits, plus ways to improve how people relate and communicate.
Treatment plans are shaped around each person’s goals and situation. Dennis keeps a calm and nonjudgmental tone in sessions. He aims to create an open space where people can talk through feelings and try new ways of handling conflict.
If you want straightforward help with parenting pressures and related concerns, he offers guided, skills-based support.
What Dennis works with
Everything Dennis lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Dennis helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Depression
- Addictions
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Compassion fatigue
- Communication problems
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
Approaches Dennis lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
CBT and Gottman methods available online
Many of his approaches translate well to online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and acting. It is often used for anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and stress-related problems. The Gottman Method centers on improving communication and managing relationship conflict through structured exercises and conversation techniques. It suits people who want clearer ways to talk and solve recurring problems.Finding the right approach is a collaborative effort. He will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan over time based on what works in weekly sessions.
Online therapy offers flexibility and fits different schedules. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a longer session is helpful. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to share quick updates, practice new skills between sessions, or get support when writing feels easier than talking. These options help people keep therapy consistent while balancing parenting and other responsibilities.
Questions people ask about Dennis
What issues does Dennis focus on?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family dynamics, grief, depression, addictions, parenting concerns, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. Additional areas include communication problems, fatherhood issues, guilt and shame, and panic attacks.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is straightforward and skills-focused. Sessions use practical tools and clear conversation to help people try new behaviors and coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has twenty years of professional work experience in counseling. That background includes helping people with grief, family conflict, and mood-related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
Dennis holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential, abbreviated LPC, and is licensed in Missouri. His practice is based in Missouri.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats allow for a mix of longer sessions and shorter check-ins as needed.
How is cost handled?
Costs vary 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 brief matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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