Dennis Hounshell

Dennis Hounshell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with 20 years of clinical experience. He helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship strain. He aims to make the first step easier by offering a calm, nonjudgmental space to talk about what matters most to you.

In sessions he focuses on practical, down-to-earth conversation. He listens for patterns that keep problems repeating and works with clients to try new ways of responding. When grief or loss is present, he gives room to name what feels overwhelming and to find manageable next steps.

Dennis uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to help people change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He also draws on the Gottman Method for relationship work, helping partners learn clearer communication and better conflict habits. These approaches are adapted to the needs brought into the room rather than applied as fixed scripts.

People often come for help with parenting strain, family of origin issues, fatherhood questions, or feelings of emptiness and isolation. He also supports those dealing with addictions, panic attacks, guilt, and shame. Sessions emphasize real-world skills you can try between meetings.

Dennis strives to be straightforward and supportive. He encourages small steps and checks in about what’s working. If you’re ready to begin, he guides you through a short matching and scheduling process.

How Dennis Uses CBT and Gottman Work Online

Many clients benefit from cognitive behavioral therapy because it focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and practicing new behaviors. CBT sessions typically involve noticing thought patterns, testing them, and trying simple exercises between meetings to change how you respond to stress or anxiety.

The Gottman Method focuses on communication and connection in relationships. It teaches concrete skills for handling conflict, rebuilding trust, and improving everyday conversations between partners. Sessions often include practice of small, structured interactions that can change how couples argue and relate.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. He will collaborate with each person to decide whether CBT, Gottman-informed work, or a blend best fits their goals. That decision is based on your needs, what feels helpful in early sessions, and your preferences about homework or skill practice.

Confirm current session options before booking to learn about exact online formats. Online work can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow quick follow-ups between appointments. It can also let people focus on skill practice in the context of their daily routines rather than waiting for an in-person meeting.