Dr. Dennis Burns, AZ Psychologist
Calm, practical help for strong emotions
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How Dennis works
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Practical facts
- Credentials
- AZ Psychologist
- Licensed in
- Arizona
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Dennis
Dr. Dennis Burns meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps they can use right away. He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, relationship concerns, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
He speaks plainly and aims to make conversations feel direct and usable for daily life. He has 20 years of professional experience as a licensed Arizona psychologist, AZ Psychologist PSY-003761. He adapts conversations and plans to each person's situation instead of using a one-size-fits-all approach.
Background and approach
Sessions are collaborative and centered on what the client needs to feel safer and more in control. Dr. Burns emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in therapy.
He frames progress as a series of small steps and focuses on skills people can practice between sessions. This practical focus helps people manage strong emotions, rebuild routines, and improve how they handle conflicts or stressors. He works with straightforward language and clear goals.
People can expect a tailored plan that fits their life and daily responsibilities. The therapist supports people as they try new strategies and adjusts the approach when something isn’t working. Over two decades in practice, he has refined how he listens and responds to common problems like anxiety and anger.
That experience informs how he helps people set realistic goals and measure progress. He encourages open dialogue about what’s helping and what needs to change.
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.
Practical therapy approaches for online care
Dr. Burns uses evidence-based techniques focused on clear skills and problem solving. One common approach emphasizes learning concrete coping strategies for strong emotions - people practice breathing, grounding, and short behavioral changes to reduce intensity and improve daily functioning. Another approach focuses on behavioral planning and routine building to address anxiety, depression, and difficulties with attention; this helps people break tasks into manageable steps and track small wins.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that fit your needs, and adjust plans when something isn’t working. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions stay useful and relevant to their life.
Online therapy offers flexibility that can fit a busy schedule. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when seeing facial cues matters. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging let people share updates between sessions and keep momentum on skill practice. These options make it easier to build habits and stay engaged with therapy over time.
Questions people ask about Dennis
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, relationship concerns, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What is his general approach in sessions?
Conversations are practical and collaborative, with tailored plans and skills-focused tasks to use between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of professional experience working with people on common emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
He is an Arizona psychologist listed as AZ Psychologist PSY-003761 and practices in Arizona.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
In what formats can I meet with him online?
Sessions can be held by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.