Dennis Grau

Dennis Grau is an LPC licensed in New Jersey with seven years of clinical experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. He speaks English and Spanish and frames work around each person’s strengths and goals.

Dennis starts by listening to the story a person brings. He treats the client as the expert in their life and focuses on practical steps that match their situation. Sessions aim to build motivation, improve confidence, and reduce reactive behaviors that get in the way of daily life.

He uses straightforward conversation and collaborative problem solving. That can include talking through triggers for anger, building coping strategies for panic or anxiety, and setting small goals for recovery from addictive behaviors. He also helps people work on communication problems, guilt and shame, and a clearer sense of life purpose.

Dennis values steady progress over quick fixes. He encourages people to notice strengths they already have and to try new skills between sessions. Work in therapy looks like practice, feedback, and responsibility shared between client and therapist.

People who prefer plain language and a goal-oriented approach may find his style fits well. Before booking, confirm current session options and scheduling details so arrangements match your needs.

How evidence-based approaches can work online

Therapy often uses proven techniques to reduce symptoms and build coping skills. One common evidence-based approach focuses on changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns by practicing new responses to stress and anxiety. This kind of work helps with panic attacks, social anxiety, and general worry by teaching specific breathing, grounding, and thought-checking exercises.

Another approach emphasizes skills training for emotion and impulse control. It helps people notice triggers for anger or impulsive behavior, test small changes in how they react, and practice alternative responses. That method is useful for managing anger, reducing impulsivity, and supporting recovery from addictive behaviors.

Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and daily life. That means trying approaches, checking what works, and adjusting plans as needed.

Confirm the therapist's current session formats before scheduling because the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, or allow a shorter check-in when needed. Ask about language options, timing, and how sessions will be arranged so they suit your routine.