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Dennard McInnis

Therapist
16 years of experience
80 patients on Headway
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Anxiety, Stress management, Men's issues, Relationship issues, PTSD
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I work primarily with men, older teens, and young adults. Most of the men I see are struggling with relationships, work, or both. You may be dealing with conflict in your marriage, a breakup, pressure at work, or uncertainty about your career. Maybe you're feeling criticized, overwhelmed, or stuck repeating the same problems.

I have more than 16 years of clinical experience across psychiatric emergencies, substance use treatment, juvenile justice, and private practice. I help people look beyond the immediate problem to understand what's happening and what they can do differently.

My approach to therapy

My style is active, curious, and direct. I often find that what looks like the problem began as a solution. We'll look at what's actually happening, what you're reacting to, what your patterns have been protecting you from, and what they're costing you now. The goal isn't just understanding yourself better. It's being able to respond differently when those patterns show up.

What you can expect from me

The first session is a straight conversation, not an intake interrogation. We start with what's happening in your life and what you want to change. I'll ask questions, tell you what I'm noticing, and challenge interpretations that don't fit the evidence, including my own. You can disagree with me. We'll work toward practical changes and examine honestly whether they're helping.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Man
  • My style is
    Inquisitive, Direct, Challenging

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    16 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of Texas, Austin, Master of Arts at The University of Louisiana at Monroe
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Texas, Nevada, Florida, Arizona)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Humana Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Stress management, Men's issues, Relationship issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    14416 American Kestrel Drive
    Austin, TX 78738