Dennis Hollingsworth

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.