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Dennis Steelman

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Dennis Steelman, LPC

Texas

Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Trauma

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Key details

  • CredentialsLPC
  • LicenseLPC, Texas / 74951
  • NPI1710540562
  • Experience8 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • LocationTexas

About

  • Anger management
  • Trauma processing
  • Cognitive behavioral work

About Dennis

Dennis Steelman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with eight years of experience. He works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, anger, and related issues such as guilt, shame, and sexual assault and abuse. Dennis speaks English and conducts work from his Texas practice.

He describes counseling in straightforward terms. Sessions focus on understanding what brought someone to therapy and what they want to change. He uses a mix of approaches and chooses methods that fit each person's needs. That means talking through present problems, looking at past events that still affect day-to-day life, and practicing different ways to respond to hard emotions.

Dennis lists Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, among other approaches, as part of his toolkit. He also notes using eye movement work for trauma processing. These methods are used to help people notice unhelpful thoughts, rehearse calmer responses, and reduce the hold of painful memories.

Therapy with him is paced to the individual. He emphasizes that meaningful change usually takes time and active collaboration. Sessions typically include practical exercises, reflection on patterns, and goal-focused conversations aimed at reducing anger, managing anxiety, or addressing addictive behaviors.

To begin, the profile encourages using the site matching process and scheduling a first session. This helps make sure the approach and goals are clear before committing to longer-term work. Dennis presents a direct, work-focused style for adults wanting to manage anger and related problems.

How sessions work

Approaches used online and what they involve

CBT helps people notice and change thought patterns and behaviors that fuel anger and anxiety. In practice this looks like identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing them, and trying new responses in everyday situations to reduce reactivity and improve problem solving.

EMDR is described as a method for processing traumatic memories that continue to cause distress. Sessions involve recalling a memory while using guided bilateral stimulation to reduce the intensity of the memory and its emotional charge, which can help with long-standing trauma and abuse reactions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and collaborate to decide whether CBT, EMDR, or a combination is most useful. That decision is revisited as progress is made so techniques match changing needs.

Confirm session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific online formats. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy life by cutting travel time, making it easier to schedule a midday check-in, or allowing a shorter phone-style session when bandwidth or camera use is difficult. Ask about the practical options available and which style best fits daily routines.

Areas of focus

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

Listed in

Texas

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he work with?

He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, addictions, anger, and related issues such as guilt, shame, and sexual assault and abuse.

What is his therapy style like?

He uses a practical mix of approaches and focuses on what will serve the client best, combining present-focused work with exploration of the past and skill practice.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has eight years of experience as a professional counselor working with adults on trauma, mood, and behavioral concerns.

What are his credentials and location?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does he work with clients outside the United States?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions billed?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with him?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.

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