- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Life purpose work
About Dennis
Dennis Grau is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey with seven years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. He also helps people who struggle with communication problems, guilt and shame, impulsivity, loneliness, and questions about life purpose.
Dennis frames clients as experts on their own stories and looks for strengths to build on during sessions. He uses clear, practical conversation to identify patterns that keep someone stuck. Sessions focus on concrete steps people can try between meetings and on noticing what changes when those steps are used.
People coming in for help with panic, social anxiety, or anger can expect straightforward coping strategies and practice for real situations. For concerns like addiction or impulse control, he works on triggers, planning, and small habit shifts that reduce risk and increase control. When life purpose or low motivation are the core issues, conversations center on values, manageable goals, and testing new options in everyday life.
Dennis offers sessions in English and Spanish and accepts international clients. He asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session to get started. The counselor notes that progress usually comes from small, consistent steps rather than sudden change.
Overall, his approach is practical and action-oriented, aiming to help people notice what helps and keep doing more of it.
Evidence-based techniques and how they work online
Many of the approaches Dennis uses focus on practical skills you can apply between sessions. Cognitive-style techniques look at unhelpful thinking patterns and offer simple experiments to test new ways of thinking, which can reduce anxiety and rumination. Behavioral strategies focus on changing routines and practicing new responses in real situations, useful for panic, avoidance, and habit changes like reducing addictive behaviors.Finding the right method is a collaborative process. He will work with clients to choose techniques that match their goals, needs, and preferences, and will adapt plans as progress is observed. The emphasis is on trying small steps and reviewing what helps so the plan stays aligned with the client's priorities.
The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life, for example by removing commute time, allowing shorter check-ins during a workday, or offering a quieter setting when needed. Licensed professionals can use these conveniences to keep momentum between sessions and to practice skills in everyday contexts.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, self-esteem, and depression, plus related concerns like social anxiety, guilt, and life purpose questions.
How does he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He asks about current routines and values, then suggests small practical steps to try between sessions and reviews what changed as a result.
How much experience does he have?
Dennis has seven years of professional work experience in counseling settings.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He accepts international clients; confirm any cross-border scheduling details when you book.
What formats are used for sessions?
The original biography does not list session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled and how do I begin?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the See online therapy options button.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.