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Dennis Hollingsworth is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, practicing in the Sacramento area of California. Dennis believes in collaborative, non-pathological and genuine relationships with clients. Therapeutic approaches used are Choice Theory/Reality Therapy, Solution Focused work, REBT (Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy) and Family Systems ideas. Mindfulness perspectives, Motivational Interviewing style and developmental concerns are present too. All ages are welcome, although the current office is not suitable for younger children. Video teletherapy and a limited number of in-person sessions are available. The office is ADA compliant and there is plenty of safe, easy access parking if in-person.
Dennis is firm believer of employing the FIT outcome measures, as well as other evidenced based tracking methods, for continually evaluating progress, effectiveness, and the strength of the therapeutic alliance. Research has shown that active, purposeful, and consistent evaluation of therapy improves outcomes.
In addition to his private practice, Dennis has worked for many years in community-based agencies serving families and individuals. Those experiences were essential in helping Dennis develop his skills as a culturally sensitive, trauma informed, inclusive and open-minded therapist, concerned about social justice and the needs of diverse populations. Areas of expertise include coaching parenting and co-parenting, working with children, adolescents and teens, family issues, divorce, life transitions, men’s and women’s issues, couple’s counseling and substance abuse problems.
Dennis brings a wealth of varied experiences to the work, including years as an elementary school teacher, years in the business world as a sales professional, a background in music and jazz, an avid gardener, and an amateur cook. Always curious and fascinated by the world around, Dennis looks forward to welcoming you.
Years of Experience: 17 years
Parenting - Helping parents develop and implement strategies to address challenges that arise throughout childrearing; managing stress and increasing support; co-parenting issues
Alcohol use disorder & addiction - Tolerating emotional discomfort; reducing or eliminating reliance on alcohol; development of new coping mechanisms for stress and suffering.
Adjustment difficulties & disorders - Support around adapting to new and/or challenging life circumstances; skill-building for improved stress management and reduction of anxiety.
Codependency - Development of healthy boundaries in relationships; strategies for increasing individual self-esteem and autonomy; coping mechanisms for separation and individuation.
Couples counseling - Addressing relationship challenges and life transitions; strengthening communication and feelings of security, desire, connection, and love
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
In-person sessions are currently available by appointment on Fridays, limited availability. Telehealth (video) openings on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Please inquire for specific times.
This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
For Kaiser clients only, I am unable to schedule a first appointment directly. I am also unable to take you if you live in Southern California. You must call Kaiser Behavioral Health and they will schedule an interview with one of their own intake folks. This may take a bit of time. They will discuss your needs and if approved, issue a referral authorization. Please give them my name as the contracted provider you are interested in working with.
The practice will call you for a free 10min phone call to discuss your needs and ensure a match!
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