- Relationship strain
- Trauma and abuse
- Life purpose
About Dennis
Dennis Robles is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 38 years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and people coping with life changes. He also focuses on attachment difficulties, communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, life purpose, mood concerns, and workplace struggles.
Dennis uses straightforward conversation to identify what is most pressing. Sessions typically focus on clarifying problems, testing small changes, and noticing what helps or hinders daily functioning. He adapts language and pacing for each person, drawing on approaches that have evidence for these kinds of concerns.
In practice he pays attention to how relationships and past experiences shape current choices. He helps people notice patterns in communication and attachment that influence stress and conflict. Practical skills and brief experiments between sessions are commonly used to shift those patterns.
Dennis works in English and Spanish and brings decades of experience to common life transitions. He aims to help people manage symptoms and make clearer decisions about work, relationships, and personal direction. The focus is on useful steps rather than quick fixes.
To begin, he asks questions about what feels most urgent and what small changes might fit a person's life. From there, sessions review what worked and adjust plans. This approach supports steady progress toward clearer priorities and improved day-to-day coping.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Two common evidence-based techniques he draws on are skills-based behavioral work and relational/attachment-focused methods. Skills-based behavioral work teaches concrete coping tools such as worry management, grounding exercises, and structured behavioral experiments to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Relational and attachment-focused methods look at how early and current relationship patterns shape communication, trust, and reactions to stress, helping people change repeating cycles.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He will review your priorities, try methods that match your goals, and adjust based on what helps. The focus is on trying practical steps together and choosing what fits your needs and preferences.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel, allowing shorter check-ins when time is limited, and making scheduling easier around work or family commitments. Some formats also make it simpler to focus on verbal work without being on camera, or to use lower bandwidth when connections are slow. Licensed professionals can work with you to select a format that fits your routine and goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
38+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
Dennis works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on attachment, communication, control issues, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, life purpose, mood concerns, and workplace issues.
How does he approach feeling stuck?
He uses direct conversation to identify patterns and practical steps. Sessions often include small experiments and skill practice to test what helps in daily life.
How much experience does he have?
He has 38 years of professional work experience in clinical settings. That background informs his approach to common life transitions and relationship issues.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a California LMFT, which stands for licensed marriage and family therapist, and he practices in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does he work with clients outside the US?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the 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 crisis numbers.