About Dennis
Dennis Cornell II is a licensed clinical social worker with 22 years of clinical experience. He practices from Kentucky and focuses on anxiety, stress, depression, and concerns tied to intimacy and sexuality. He brings direct, matter-of-fact help to people who want clear steps and honest conversation.
He spent eight years in the U.S. Army as a behavioral health officer and clinician, including deployments to Kuwait and Iraq in 2019-2020. That background shaped how he listens and how he helps people manage stress after difficult events.
Background and approach
He also works with issues that often affect LGBT people, and with concerns such as HIV/AIDS and sexual functioning. Dennis uses practical, evidence-based techniques to address trauma, anxiety, and relationship concerns. Sessions tend to be direct and focused, with an emphasis on immediate skills and real-world changes.
He aims to help people meet specific goals and reduce the things that get in the way of daily life. People who contact him can expect plain language and straightforward planning. He talks through coping tools, communication strategies, and steps to rebuild intimacy when it has been damaged.
He keeps the work goal-oriented so progress is clear. Dennis welcomes conversations about kink, BDSM, polyamory, and other alternative sexual cultures without judgment. He also brings experience addressing men's issues and veteran-related concerns, helping clients translate tough experiences into manageable next steps.
Approaches that help with anxiety, trauma, and intimacy
He draws on established, evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skill building and processing difficult experiences. One approach centers on managing anxiety with practical coping skills like breathing, grounding, and structured problem solving to reduce overwhelming moments and improve daily functioning. Another approach involves trauma-focused methods that help people process distressing events and learn ways to tolerate upsetting memories while rebuilding a sense of safety and control.Choosing the best method is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to clarify goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan as progress is made. Clients help set priorities so the work matches their needs and pace rather than following a fixed script.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video is useful for deeper work that benefits from seeing facial cues. Phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text are convenient for brief updates, skill coaching between sessions, or when typing feels easier than talking. These options help people fit therapy into busy lives and maintain continuity when schedules change.
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What this therapist works with
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Also listed
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Depression
- HIV / AIDS
- Intimacy-related issues
- Men's issues
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Experience
- 22 years
- Licensed
- Kentucky
- Languages
- English
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