Dennis Hounshell is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Missouri with 20 years of experience.
01About Dennis
Dennis Hounshell is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Missouri with 20 years of experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and grief. He also supports those dealing with relationship and family tensions.
His approach is straightforward and practical. Clients can expect a calm, nonjudgmental space to talk about what matters. He encourages honest conversation about thoughts and feelings.
That includes worries about parenting, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue.
Background and approach
Dennis often uses methods that help people spot unhelpful thinking and change behavior. He also draws on approaches for improving communication and connection in relationships. Sessions are oriented toward small, useful steps rather than long lectures.
He pays attention to family of origin issues, fatherhood concerns, and feelings of emptiness or isolation. He helps people who struggle with guilt, shame, or anger to find clearer ways forward. Work on panic and mood symptoms is handled with practical strategies and steady pacing.
Every plan is shaped to fit the person sitting in the room. He guides clients to set realistic goals and track small gains. If you feel unsure about starting, he acknowledges that first step takes courage and offers steady support.
02Credentials
- LPC (Missouri)
- License 2005016768 · expires June 2027
- NPI
- 1912366741 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Dennis lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- 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
Methods Dennis names
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04Online support
Approaches for changing thoughts and improving connection
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helps people notice patterns of thinking that feed anxiety and low mood, and then practice small behavior changes to feel better. It is useful for panic attacks, mood shifts, and stress that keeps repeating.The Gottman Method focuses on communication and problem-solving in close relationships. It teaches specific skills for talking about difficult topics, reducing conflict, and rebuilding trust over time.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Dennis will talk with each person about goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. If something isn’t helping, he adjusts the plan collaboratively so clients get a better fit.
Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when meeting in person is hard. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat and text-based messaging let people check in between sessions and keep momentum when time is tight.
These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while tailoring the format to what feels most manageable for daily life.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and family tensions, parenting worries, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue.
What is his general therapy style?
Sessions are direct and practical with a calm, nonjudgmental tone. He focuses on clear steps people can try between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
Dennis has 20 years of professional work experience helping people with mood, anxiety, relationship, and family concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Missouri.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
He works with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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