Dennis Dwyer, LCPC
Licensed in Illinois · 25 years in practice
Dennis Dwyer is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Illinois with 25 years of practice.
License and registration
- LCPC, Illinois
- 180.007255 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1942395470 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 25
- Languages
- English
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About Dennis
Dennis Dwyer is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Illinois with 25 years of practice. He focuses on helping people who are feeling stuck by listening carefully and working with the strengths they already have. He emphasizes straightforward support and aims to make the first step toward change feel doable.
Dennis helps people manage addictions, anger, stress, anxiety, and low mood. He also supports those dealing with relationship strain, parenting stress, sleep problems, and career concerns.
Background and approach
His practice includes work on self-esteem, motivation, and coping with life changes. His approach centers on the client as the expert of their own story. Sessions are collaborative and practical, with a focus on what the person wants to change.
He uses a mix of methods to match each person’s needs rather than one fixed method for everyone. Dennis draws on methods such as acceptance and commitment techniques, cognitive behavior tools, client-centered talking therapy, and skills from dialectical behavior strategies. He also brings perspective from Jungian ideas when exploring meaning and life purpose.
These tools are used to build coping skills and clearer thinking. People can expect a calm, respectful conversation that looks at small steps and real-life strategies. Dennis supports goal-setting, skill practice, and honest feedback to help people move toward more satisfying day-to-day life.
He works with English-speaking clients and accepts international clients from Illinois.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Dennis lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Stress, Anxiety
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Post-traumatic stress
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Dennis names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
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Online support
How therapeutic approaches fit into online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them dictate actions, then move toward chosen values. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress when someone wants clearer direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying practical experiments to change them; it is useful for mood, anxiety, and behavior change. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience, offering empathic listening and support to build confidence and self-understanding.Dennis will work with each person to figure out which approach or combination makes the most sense. Finding the right method is part of the process and is decided together based on goals, needs, and personal preference. Sessions may shift approaches as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for different lifestyles. Video is good for a face-to-face feel, phone works when bandwidth is limited, live chat can fit quick check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing brief contact and reflection. These options help people fit therapy into work, family, and travel schedules while using approaches that address addiction, mood, relationships, and life transitions.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Dennis commonly address?
Dennis works with a wide range of concerns including addictions, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship problems, parenting strain, sleep issues, career stress, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He takes a collaborative, client-centered approach that focuses on practical steps and the client’s own strengths. Sessions mix conversation, skill practice, and goal-setting.
How long has he practiced?
He has 25 years of professional experience working with people on mental health and life challenges.
Where is Dennis licensed to practice?
He is licensed as an LCPC in Illinois and works with English-speaking clients from that location.
Are sessions available in other countries?
International clients are accepted and sessions are conducted in English.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist’s availability.
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