Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Anger management
- Depression
How Dennis works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- California
- Years in practice
- 35
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Dennis
Dennis Newlin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 35 years of clinical experience. He helps adults navigate anxiety, anger, grief, trauma, and the stress that comes with big life changes. His approach is warm and collaborative, focused on practical steps and real-life coping skills.
He blends traditional psychotherapy with lessons from integrative and functional medicine. That means he pays attention to how lifestyle, stress, and physical health interact with emotions.
Background and approach
Sessions aim to build resilience, teach calming skills, and break patterns that keep problems stuck. Dennis often uses trauma-informed, evidence-based techniques in sessions. He may draw on EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness tools when those methods fit the person's goals.
He explains methods plainly and works with each person to decide what feels most helpful. People come to him for many concerns beyond anxiety and depression, including chronic pain, addiction, panic attacks, social anxiety, and the aftereffects of domestic violence. He focuses on helping individuals gain insight and practical tools they can use between sessions.
Sessions are conducted in English and are based in California. Dennis emphasizes respect and nonjudgmental listening, and he supports people as they set realistic goals and practice new ways of coping. He invites those ready to take a first step to complete the matching process and schedule a session.
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.
Approaches that guide online care and what to expect
Many of his sessions use evidence-based techniques that focus on changing unhelpful patterns and easing the hold of strong emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify and shift thoughts and behaviors that feed anxiety or anger, and it teaches practical skills for managing symptoms. EMDR is a trauma-informed method he may use to reduce the intensity of distressing memories by processing them in structured ways. Mindfulness practices teach simple attention and breathing skills to reduce reactivity and improve emotional balance.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to match methods to their goals, symptoms, and comfort level. That collaboration includes trying techniques, checking how they feel, and adjusting the plan when needed.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week by reducing travel time and allowing for shorter or more flexible appointments when appropriate. They also let people use tools like breathing exercises, worksheets, and guided practices during or between sessions to strengthen progress over time.
Questions people ask about Dennis
What concerns does Dennis help with?
Dennis works with adults on stress, anxiety, anger, grief, trauma, and depression. He also supports people dealing with chronic pain, addiction, panic, and social anxiety.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is warm, collaborative, and practical. Sessions focus on clear skills, insight, and steps you can try between meetings.
What is his professional background?
He has 35 years of clinical experience combining psychotherapy with knowledge from integrative and functional medicine. This helps him consider lifestyle and physical health alongside emotions.
What credentials and location should I know about?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in California. Sessions are provided from California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.