Dennis Grau

I am a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor who provides counseling in both English and Spanish. I believe therapy should be individualized, respectful, and focused on the specific needs of each client.

I begin by completing a thorough assessment to understand your concerns, symptoms, strengths, experiences, and treatment goals. This assessment helps guide the therapeutic approach that may be most beneficial for you. I use an eclectic approach that may include psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), anger-management techniques, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and supportive counseling.

I provide a safe and nonjudgmental environment where you can speak openly and honestly. I am compassionate and supportive, but I will also respectfully challenge unhealthy patterns and encourage accountability when necessary. I believe you are the expert on your life, and my role is to help you recognize your strengths, develop effective coping skills, and make meaningful changes.

When requested, I am also comfortable incorporating Christian faith, biblical principles, and spiritual support into the counseling process.

My approach to therapy is eclectic, individualized, and assessment-driven. I begin by evaluating each client’s concerns, symptoms, strengths, experiences, and treatment goals. The information gathered during the assessment helps determine which therapeutic methods and interventions are most appropriate.

Depending on the client’s needs, I may incorporate psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), anger-management strategies, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and supportive counseling. I recognize that no single approach works for everyone, so I adapt the therapeutic process to each client’s unique circumstances, preferences, and progress.

Clients will learn strategies to reduce distressing symptoms and return to healthier, more effective levels of functioning. Therapy will help them develop balanced thinking patterns, strengthen their beliefs about themselves and others, improve interpersonal relationships, and build effective anger-management skills to reduce irritability and emotional reactivity.

Clients may also learn practical organizational and behavioral strategies, such as creating a structured daily routine, improving time management, establishing healthy habits, and developing coping skills that support a more stable, productive, and fulfilling life.