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- Stress and depression
- Self esteem work
- Social anxiety focus
About Dennis
LCSW Dennis Cassan has 20 years of clinical experience in California helping people facing depression, anxiety, stress, and major life changes. He focuses on self-esteem, anger management, and building practical coping skills. Sessions are conducted in English.
He helps people work through social anxiety and phobias and supports efforts to develop greater self-love. His approach emphasizes practical support and listening so clients can examine patterns and try new ways of responding. He works with individuals who are navigating life transitions or long‑standing emotional concerns.
In a typical session he talks through what is happening now, identifies unhelpful patterns, and practices small skills to test between meetings. He aims to make goals concrete and manageable rather than overwhelming. Over time the focus may shift from symptom relief to maintaining changes in daily routines.
Dennis draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to match methods to a person’s concerns and preferences. He explains options and helps clients decide what to try first. Progress is tracked in simple, measurable steps so people can see what works.
He practices in California and uses the LCSW credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted. To begin, visitors are asked to follow the site’s booking steps to complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial meeting.
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Evidence-based approaches and how they fit into online care
Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and building practical coping skills. Cognitive-style methods help people notice thinking patterns that fuel anxiety or low self-esteem and teach concrete ways to test and reframe those thoughts. These approaches work well for worries, social anxiety, and depressive thinking.Behavioral and skills-focused techniques emphasize small experiments and routine changes. That can include gradual exposure for social fears, structured practice for anger management, and simple behavioral activation to reduce depressive withdrawal. These steps give clear tasks between sessions so progress can be tracked.
Selecting the best approach is a collaborative effort. The therapist will explain options, try techniques, and adjust plans based on the client’s needs, goals, and preferences. Clients are invited to give feedback so methods fit their daily life.
If you want online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make scheduling easier and help fit therapy into a busy week. It can also allow shorter check-ins or sessions without video when that better suits someone’s availability or bandwidth. Ask about available formats when arranging a first appointment.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self‑esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include self‑love and social anxiety or phobia.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses practical support and listening to identify patterns and teach coping skills. He aims to make goals concrete and testable between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
Dennis has two decades of clinical experience. That experience has included work with people facing major life transitions and longstanding emotional concerns.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a LCSW, which is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, practicing in California.
Which languages are used in 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. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the site's See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.