Business Details
21 Years
experience
Claire A. Dennis - Mental Health Therapy Services
As a licensed therapist with over 18 years of experience, I specialize in creating a safe space for individuals to explore their deepest challenges and achieve meaningful growth. My practice integrates evidence-based modalities like ISTDP, EMDR, and DBT to address depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship dynamics. I prioritize helping clients uncover root causes of emotional distress, fostering resilience through personalized treatment plans. My dual licensure in North Carolina and California allows me to serve diverse populations through both virtual and in-person sessions. With advanced training in addiction recovery and family systems, I guide adolescents and adults toward authentic self-expression and lasting healing.My approach emphasizes collaborative exploration of life transitions, codependency patterns, and career-related stressors. By combining clinical expertise with compassionate support, I help clients transform pain into purposeful living. My practice reflects a commitment to continuous professional development through certifications in cutting-edge therapeutic techniques. I maintain rigorous ethical standards while providing accessible mental health care tailored to each individual's unique journey.
Services
Individual Therapy
ISTDP Treatment
Family Counseling
Addiction Recovery
EMDR Therapy
Anxiety Management
Trauma Processing
Parenting Support
Career Counseling
Stress Reduction
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- Certified ISTDP provider with advanced EMDR training
- Specializes in adolescent and family dynamics support
- Offers flexible virtual and in-person session options
- Dual-licensed in North Carolina and California
- Integrates multiple evidence-based therapeutic modalities
Services
ISTDP Treatment
Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) is a powerful evidence-based approach that rapidly addresses emotional blocks and relationship patterns. This modality effectively treats depression, anxiety, and trauma by uncovering unconscious defenses. Through focused sessions, clients gain insight into emotional barriers and develop healthier coping mechanisms for lasting transformation.
EMDR Therapy
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) helps resolve traumatic memories and negative self-beliefs. This structured approach uses bilateral stimulation to reprocess distressing experiences. Clients experience reduced emotional distress and develop adaptive coping strategies. EMDR effectively treats PTSD, anxiety disorders, and complex trauma with lasting results.
Family Counseling
Family counseling addresses intergenerational patterns and relationship challenges. This service helps parents establish healthy boundaries with adolescents while improving communication. Focus areas include codependency patterns, overparenting dynamics, and conflict resolution. The goal is fostering resilient family systems through improved understanding and connection.
Addiction Recovery
Specialized support for substance abuse and recovery processes. This service addresses underlying emotional triggers while building sustainable coping strategies. Treatment includes navigating relationships affected by addiction and developing relapse prevention plans. The approach integrates motivational interviewing and family systems perspectives for comprehensive care.
Adolescent Therapy
Therapeutic support for adolescents navigating developmental challenges and life transitions. Focus areas include identity formation, academic stress, and social relationships. The service helps teens develop emotional regulation skills and healthy coping mechanisms. Parents receive guidance for supporting adolescent growth while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
People
Claire A. Dennis
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed therapist with 18+ years experience in ISTDP, EMDR, and family systems. Specializes in trauma recovery, addiction counseling, and adolescent development. Holds dual licensure in North Carolina and California.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I primarily use ISTDP and EMDR, supported by training in DBT, IFS, and Motivational Interviewing. These evidence-based approaches effectively address emotional blocks and relationship patterns.
Do you offer virtual sessions?
Yes, I provide therapy through secure virtual platforms for clients in North Carolina and California, offering flexibility while maintaining treatment quality.
What age groups do you work with?
I specialize in treating individuals aged 14 and older, including adolescents, adults, and families navigating developmental transitions and relationship challenges.
How do you address family dynamics?
I help parents establish healthy boundaries while improving communication patterns. The focus is on understanding intergenerational patterns and developing more effective parenting strategies.
What are your specialty areas?
I specialize in trauma recovery, addiction counseling, anxiety/depression treatment, and adolescent development. My practice also addresses career-related stress and relationship difficulties.
Are weekend appointments available?
Weekend sessions aren't currently offered. Regular appointments are available during weekday hours with both virtual and in-person options.
