Dennis Siefker

Dennis Siefker is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado with 30 years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people manage depression, addiction, anxiety, trauma, and relationship concerns. He aims to create a calm, straightforward space where people can talk through what feels overwhelming and find practical next steps.

He uses an approach that centers the person's experience and values. Sessions often involve listening closely, reflecting back what’s happening, and working together on small, doable changes. He draws on methods from client-centered therapy to prioritize the person’s goals and sense of agency.

Dennis also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. He may introduce Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for managing intense emotions and coping in the moment. Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas can guide work on connection and attachment when relationships are a source of pain.

Over three decades he has supported people facing a wide range of concerns, including grief, parenting stress, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD, and compulsive behaviors. He pays attention to how past wounds like abandonment and attachment issues show up now. His style is steady, practical, and focused on what helps day to day.

People who come to him often want clear communication strategies, stronger self-esteem, and calmer responses to stress. He works collaboratively to set goals and to try approaches that fit each person’s life and values.

How Dennis Uses Practical Approaches Online

Client-centered therapy puts the person’s goals first and focuses on listening and support. In practice this means sessions start with what matters most to the individual, and the therapist mirrors concerns back so goals become clearer. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions; it helps people try specific skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers tools for managing intense emotions, handling conflict, and building tolerance for distress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Dennis will discuss the options, try methods that fit the person’s needs, and adjust based on what helps. The process is collaborative, with choices guided by goals, preferences, and how someone responds to early sessions.

Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, like attending from a quiet room during a break or avoiding travel time. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when needed and for practicing skills between meetings. Licensed professionals will work with clients to pick a session rhythm that fits their daily routines and responsibilities.