FindADHDTherapists

The therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp and we will earn a commission if you use our link - at no cost to you.

LPC

Dennis Patrick Smith, LPC

  • Experience7 years
  • LocationTexas
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy
View booking options

Check the available next steps for working with Dennis online.

About Dennis

Dennis Patrick Smith is an LPC based in Texas who focuses on a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem, career questions, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.

Background and approach

He brings seven years of clinical experience to his work and approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. He explains that seeking change requires courage and frames his role as supporting and empowering clients as they take those first steps.

His style emphasizes collaboration and a tailored approach: conversations and treatment plans are shaped around each client’s specific needs rather than a one-size-fits-all model. Dennis draws on evidence-based methods that help people build practical skills, process painful experiences, and clarify values so they can move toward a more fulfilling life.

He strives to create a calm, nonjudgmental therapeutic environment in which clients feel heard and guided toward meaningful change.

Approach and Access: How Therapy Methods Translate Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes identifying personal values and taking committed action despite difficult thoughts or feelings; online ACT work often centers on practical exercises to build greater psychological flexibility and daily habits that align with what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing and modifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; in remote sessions this typically involves structured skill-building, homework exercises, and real-time problem solving to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression. Attachment-Based Therapy explores relational patterns that shape how people connect and feel safe with others, helping to understand and shift recurring interpersonal dynamics that contribute to distress.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to clarify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, and then adapt methods over time to find the best fit for the person’s needs and life circumstances.

Online therapy with this clinician uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These options make it possible to schedule sessions around work and family life, revisit skills between meetings, and maintain continuity of care even when in-person visits are difficult, while still working through the same therapeutic methods and goals used in traditional settings.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dennis commonly address?
Dennis works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, intimacy concerns, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He takes a collaborative, client-centered approach that emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while tailoring dialogue and treatment plans to each individual’s needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has seven years of professional experience working with clients on a variety of mental health and life concerns.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
Dennis holds the credential LPC with license TX LPC 91127 and practices in Texas.
Can people who speak other languages work with him?
Sessions are offered in English; he is not listed as providing services in other languages and does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to his availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

GriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English