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Dennis Siefker

Therapist

Dennis Siefker

LPC

Colorado · 30+ years of experience

Experienced counselor for complex emotional challenges

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  • 30 years experience
  • Client-centered focus
  • Focus on relationships

About Dennis

Dennis Siefker is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado with 30 years of clinical experience. He helps people facing depression, addiction, anxiety, and relationship struggles. He offers straightforward, respectful care for painful life changes and ongoing emotional concerns.

Dennis focuses on practical tools and clear communication. He listens first and then helps people set small goals that fit their daily life. Sessions aim to strengthen coping skills, improve relationships, and reduce overwhelming symptoms.

He works with issues such as trauma and grief, eating and sleeping problems, anger, and low self-esteem. He also supports people managing ADHD, bipolar concerns, career stress, and compassion fatigue. Additional areas of attention include attachment and abandonment concerns, autism and Asperger syndrome related questions, and blended family dynamics.

Dennis uses a mix of approaches to meet each person where they are. He draws on client-centered work to center the person's needs, cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful patterns, and dialectical strategies to manage intense emotions. Emotionally-focused and existential ideas inform deeper work about meaning and connection.

The approach is collaborative and paced to the individual. Dennis helps people build clearer communication, stronger self-regard, and practical steps toward change. He encourages honest conversation about goals so therapy fits real life.

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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

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How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and tailoring sessions to what the person says matters most. It helps people who want a therapist who follows their pace and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping skills development. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches specific emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills for managing strong feelings and reducing reactivity.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with the person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration helps shape session focus and homework so progress feels manageable and relevant.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to keep continuity through life changes while still working on communication, emotion management, and daily coping skills.

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dennis commonly address?

He works with a wide range of concerns including addictions, depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, eating and sleeping problems, anger, and self-esteem.

What is his therapeutic style like?

The style is collaborative and practical, focusing on listening first, setting small goals, and using techniques that fit the person's everyday life.

How much clinical experience does he have?

Dennis brings 30 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor working with complex emotional dynamics and life transitions.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds the LPC credential and practices in Colorado as a Licensed Professional Counselor.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does pricing and payment work?

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

How do I begin the process to meet with him?

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