Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- ADHD
How Dennis works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Pennsylvania
- Years in practice
- 15
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Dennis
Dennis Curcio is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 15 years of experience. He helps people who are overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and the challenges that follow trauma. He aims to make first sessions calm and straightforward so people can start to feel heard and safe.
Curcio draws on a blend of approaches to meet each person's needs rather than using a single method. He often uses person-centered listening to build trust, cognitive-behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts, trauma-focused ideas for healing from abuse, and mindfulness practices to ease distress.
Background and approach
Sessions emphasize skills people can use between appointments. He has worked in residential treatment facilities, independent practice settings, and nonprofit crisis shelters. That background gives him experience with people facing addictions, ADHD, grief, parenting strain, bipolar disorder, relationship and family stress, and major life changes.
He focuses on helping clients improve self-management and self-awareness. Early meetings are used to build rapport and identify goals. From there, Curcio and the client create a plan with clear steps that fit the person’s life and priorities.
Progress is reviewed and adjusted as needed so the work stays practical. He invites people who are ready to take a step toward change to reach out, and to begin a process aimed at making day-to-day life feel more manageable and meaningful.
What Dennis works with
Everything Dennis lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Dennis's practice.
How therapeutic approaches fit into online care
People will often see a mix of methods in sessions with Dennis that aim to reduce symptoms and teach practical skills. Person-centered work focuses on listening and building trust so clients can speak freely and set their own goals. Cognitive-behavioral techniques help people spot and change thought patterns that make anxiety, anger, or depression worse. Trauma-focused ideas address the effects of physical, sexual, or emotional abuse by creating safer ways to process painful memories and reactions.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client discuss needs, goals, and preferences and then try methods that seem most likely to help. Techniques are adjusted over time based on what the client finds useful and what life demands allow.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different needs. Video can work well for deeper conversations that benefit from seeing each other. Phone sessions fit when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, skill practice between sessions, or flexible scheduling during a busy day. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or family routines while keeping the focus on practical progress.
Questions people ask about Dennis
What concerns does he often help with?
Dennis works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, trauma and abuse, ADHD, addictions, grief, relationship and family strain, parenting issues, bipolar concerns, self-esteem problems, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses an eclectic, evidence-informed approach that blends person-centered listening, cognitive-behavioral tools, trauma-focused ideas, and mindfulness. Sessions are practical and skill-focused.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 15 years of professional experience working in residential treatment facilities, independent practice, and nonprofit crisis shelters.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He is licensed in Pennsylvania as a Licensed Professional Counselor, listed as LPC in his credentials.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
People can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.