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Dennis Siefker

Therapist · Colorado

Dennis Siefker, LPC

Seasoned counselor guiding practical emotional repair

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  • 30 years experience
  • Goal focused work
  • Compassionate listening

About Dennis

Dennis Siefker is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Colorado with 30 years of clinical experience. He helps people facing depression, addiction, trauma, and relationship strains. He aims to make therapy straightforward and useful for everyday life.

He focuses on what a person is dealing with now and what they want to change. Sessions tend to center on clear goals like reducing anxiety, improving communication, or managing mood swings. He pays attention to patterns that repeat across relationships and work life, and looks for small, practical steps people can use right away.

Dennis brings a calm, compassionate style to sessions. He listens closely and helps clients name feelings and reactions. He also teaches skills for coping with stress, anger, and grief so daily life feels more manageable.

People who appreciate direct, collaborative work often find his approach helpful. He works with adults on issues such as parenting challenges, career stress, intimacy concerns, and navigating life changes. He also addresses co-occurring issues like ADHD, eating and sleeping problems, and compassion fatigue.

In the therapy room he mixes talk and practical exercises. Treatment plans are shaped by each person’s history and goals, and adjusted as progress is made. To start, clients are asked about what matters most to them and what they hope to get from counseling.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Credentials

Colorado

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person's perspective. It creates space for people to speak freely and name what matters most, which can help with depression, self-esteem, and relationship questions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions link together. It uses practical exercises and small behavior changes to reduce anxiety, manage mood swings, and address eating and sleeping problems.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal skills. It can be useful for intense emotions, anger, and coping with crises in daily life.

Finding the best approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to pick methods that match goals and preferences. That collaborative planning helps shape the topics covered and the skills practiced session by session.

If you are considering online work, confirm current session options before booking. Different setups fit different needs - for example shorter check-ins can fit a work break, phone calls use less bandwidth, and video lets the therapist and client see nonverbal cues. Online therapy can make it easier to fit regular sessions into a busy life without claiming a particular outcome.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he help with?

Dennis helps with many issues including addictions, depression, anxiety, trauma and relationship problems, plus related areas such as anger, grief, and coping with life changes.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He uses a collaborative, straightforward style that blends listening with skill teaching and practical exercises tailored to each person.

How long has he practiced?

He has 30 years of experience working as a counselor with adults on a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

Where is he licensed and based?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions billed?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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