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Dennis Dwyer, LCPC

  • Experience25 years
  • LocationIllinois
  • Focus areasAddictions, Relationship, and Anger
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Dennis

Dennis Dwyer is an Illinois-licensed LCPC with 25 years of professional experience who works with adults facing a wide range of life challenges, including addictions, relationship struggles, anxiety, depression, stress, sleep problems, and career concerns.

Background and approach

He frames clients as the experts on their own lives and emphasizes building on individual strengths to move through difficult transitions and relieve chronic difficulties such as anger, low self-esteem, or isolation.

His approach blends evidence-based skills with respectful curiosity, drawing on methods like Internal Family Systems, ACT, CBT, DBT, and client-centered therapy to tailor care to each person’s needs.

Sessions aim to empower practical change while honoring the emotions and stories behind behaviors, whether the work centers on communication, coping after separation, body image, or managing workplace and financial stressors. Dennis offers a supportive, nonjudgmental presence to help clients identify goals, test new strategies, and build greater resilience over time.

Integrating therapeutic approaches for effective online care

Online work with Dennis emphasizes methods that help people sort internal experience and build practical coping skills. Internal Family Systems offers a way to notice and relate to different parts of oneself - for example protective or wounded parts - so those patterns can be understood and guided toward healthier roles. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and practicing mindful, committed action to reduce avoidance and increase meaning in daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) provides structured tools to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that sustain anxiety, depression, or problematic habits.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription. The therapist will work with each client to explore which methods fit their goals, preferences, and current circumstances, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds. This allows for a blend of reflective work and skills-based practice tailored to the person’s needs.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and try different communication styles to see what helps most. Licensed professionals handle planning and coordination so clients can focus on the therapeutic work.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Dennis address?
Dennis works with a broad range of issues including addictions, relationship difficulties, anger, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, stress, sleeping problems, parenting and career challenges, and coping with life changes.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a collaborative, strengths-based style that blends skills training and reflective exploration, drawing on approaches such as Internal Family Systems, ACT, CBT, DBT, and client-centered therapy.
What is his professional background?
He brings 25 years of professional experience to his practice, working with clients on emotional, behavioral, and life transition concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for him?
He holds an LCPC license and practices in Illinois; his credential is IL LCPC 180.007255.
Does he work with clients who live outside the United States?
Yes, he accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
Which session formats are available for remote care?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietySleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Body imageCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPost-traumatic stressSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Jungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English