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Online therapist

Dennis Curcio

Experienced counselor for family and parenting concerns

Credentials
LPC
Experience
15 years
Licensed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Dennis

Dennis Curcio is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 15 years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, substance concerns, anger, self-esteem struggles, ADHD, bipolar issues, relationship and family challenges, trauma, and parenting questions. He aims to make the first contact simple and straightforward for someone who is worried and looking for help.

Dennis has practiced in residential treatment facilities, personal practices, and non-profit settings such as crisis shelters.

Background and approach

Those settings shaped a practical style that focuses on clear steps and steady support. In early sessions he emphasizes building trust and getting a solid sense of what matters most to each person. He draws on a mix of approaches, including person-centered methods, trauma-focused ideas with sanctuary themes, cognitive behavioral techniques, and mindfulness.

These methods are used to help people notice patterns, learn new self-management skills, and try small changes that can ease daily stress. Sessions tend to move from listening and assessing to making a simple plan together. Dennis describes his role as a facilitator who helps clients discover answers they already have and open doors to growth.

He works to create a nonjudgmental space where concerns can be talked through plainly. Progress is measured in practical goals and in skills people use outside of sessions. If someone is ready to take a first step toward change, he offers a steady, experience-based approach and straightforward guidance to help them move forward.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

He commonly uses person-centered techniques that focus on listening closely and following each person's pace; this helps people feel heard and clarifies what they want to change. He also uses trauma-focused ideas with sanctuary themes to address the effects of past abuse and create safer ways of coping. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors that reduce distress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to select methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. That process begins with rapport building and moves to a simple, practical plan that the client helps shape.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats allow flexibility around work, school, and family life and make it easier to keep regular contact between sessions. The available formats let people choose moments for real-time conversation or short written check-ins depending on what fits their routine.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dennis commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting, and coping with life changes.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses an eclectic, evidence-based mix centered on person-centered care, trauma-focused themes, cognitive behavioral techniques, and mindfulness to help people build skills and reach practical goals.
How much experience does he have?
Dennis has 15 years of clinical experience working in residential treatment facilities, personal practices, and non-profit crisis shelters.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, credential number PA LPC PC006629, and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does he provide?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and payments handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use 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 then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

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Experience
15 years
Licensed
Pennsylvania
Languages
English

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