My name is Dennis Doke. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT-S) and a licensed professional counselor (LPC-S) in Texas. I completed my Master's Degree in counseling from the University of Nebraska at Kearney, Nebraska.
I trained in cognitive therapy and the Gottman Couple's Method (I completed Levels 1 & 2). My personal journey has taken me to study and use the Person-Centered Approach which I find a good match for me and hopefully for you as well.
My Person-Centered Approach is based on the work of Carl Rogers. Changes occur in a trusting therapeutic relationship where you feel safe and accepted to talk about your life concerns and wrestle with taking responsibility for what you want to do. Some experience this in friendships, but often friends want to offer solutions rather than allowing you the time to talk it out.
You are the expert in your life; you know what to do; and you can learn to trust yourself and ask yourself tough questions about your life.
I understand that there are times when you may need to learn some skills based on the theories of cognitive behavioral therapy and the Gottman Couples Model. However, I am convinced that the most significant changes take place from internal discoveries and personal convictions. You can be taught strategies on how to act and how to think, but lasting changes are more likely to occur after these ideas are internalized and personalized.
I look forward to joining this journey with you!
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Anger management, Career difficulties, Compassion fatigue, Communication problems, Family of Origin Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy
TX LPC 9709
TX LMFT 1834
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Dennis is an incredible listener. He takes detailed notes, so that each session flows seamlessly. Dennis’s experience with therapy, and life make a huge difference. This was my first experience with therapy, and Dennis is very reassurIng and easy to talk to. I will be scheduling more sessions in the near future.
Written on Sep 02, 2022 after therapy with Dennis for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dennis is an amazing therapist. He has helped me tremendously since I first began working with him. I value my time with him.
Written on Jul 21, 2022 after therapy with Dennis for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I’m so thankful I found Dennis before I was about to call it quits on therapy. I really enjoy his analogies and exercises. I can tell he has a passion for what he does and I don’t feel I’m being interrogated like I have with other therapists.
My husband has done the exercises Dennis provided with me and the same day was encouraged to sign up for therapy himself.
I look forward to our continued work together!
Written on Nov 08, 2021 after therapy with Dennis for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd