Dennis Dwyer, LCPC
Illinois · 25 years in practice
Dennis Dwyer is a licensed clinical professional counselor with 25 years of experience who helps people facing anxiety, depression, addictions, and relationship struggles.
License and registration
- LCPC, Illinois
- 180.007255 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1942395470 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 25
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Dennis
Dennis Dwyer is a licensed clinical professional counselor with 25 years of experience who helps people facing anxiety, depression, addictions, and relationship struggles. He works with clients on anger, self-esteem, parenting stress, sleep problems, and major life changes. His style centers on listening and supporting each person as they figure out practical next steps.
Dwyer believes people carry strengths that can guide recovery and growth. He encourages clients to name small, achievable goals and practice new ways of coping between sessions.
Background and approach
The pace is set by the client and the work is collaborative rather than prescriptive. He draws on a mix of approaches to match the problem at hand. That can include Jungian ideas to explore meaning and inner patterns, acceptance and commitment techniques to build values-driven action, and cognitive-behavioral strategies to change unhelpful thinking and behavior.
Mindfulness and skills from dialectical behavior therapy are also used when emotional regulation is a focus. Over a long career Dwyer has helped people manage workplace stress, social anxiety, grief, and the fallout of divorce or separation. He also addresses financial stress, body image, and issues tied to guilt, shame, or isolation.
The goal is clearer perspective and better day-to-day functioning. Sessions are available to people in Illinois and to international clients in English. He works by phone, video, live chat, or text messaging and explains the session options before beginning.
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
- Jungian Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Approaches and online options for thoughtful change
Jungian Therapy looks at recurring themes and symbols in a person's life to help uncover deeper sources of difficulty and meaning. It can be useful for people who want to understand patterns that repeat across relationships and life stages.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, emphasizes noticing thoughts without letting them dictate action and choosing small steps that align with personal values. This approach often helps with anxiety, depression, and motivation by shifting focus toward meaningful behavior.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy targets unhelpful thought patterns and the behaviors that follow. It offers concrete tools for sleep problems, mood regulation, and workplace or relationship stress through practical exercises and skill building.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or has not worked in the past. Together they pick methods that feel useful and adjust them as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation and guided exercises, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, and text or chat can fit quick check-ins or ongoing support between appointments. These formats make it easier to schedule care around work, family, or travel.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does this therapist address?
Dennis helps people with anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, and relationship struggles. He also supports work on self-esteem, parenting stress, sleep problems, career issues, and coping with life changes.
What kind of therapy style can I expect?
The approach is collaborative and practical, with listening and goal-setting up front. Techniques are chosen to fit each person's needs and may include exploration of meaning as well as skills practice.
How much clinical experience does this counselor have?
He has 25 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns from mood disorders to workplace stress. That background informs a flexible, problem-focused practice.
What credentials and where is he located?
The clinician holds an Illinois LCPC credential and practices from Illinois. The license is listed as IL LCPC.
Are sessions available in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted. Language support beyond English is not listed.
Which session formats are offered?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. The therapist will review which format fits your needs during intake.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing details are provided during the sign-up process.
What steps are involved to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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