he/him
Dennis WangLCSW
Location
Virtual, California
Insurance Accepted
Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Aetna, Health Net/MHN, Blue Shield of California
Communication Style
Affirming, Empowering, Exploratory, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Focus areas
ADHD, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Couples Therapy, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Immigration, Life Transitions, Men’s Issues, OCD, Panic, Personality Disorders, Relationship Concerns, Sleep, Stress, Workplace Stress
Experienced with
Asian / Pacific Islander community, Immigrants, Students
Years of Experience
3+
In session together, we will attempt to identify relevant issues, understand significant impacts, and cultivate realistic ways to foster success.
License number
#102035
Therapy style
In session together, we will attempt to identify relevant issues, understand significant impacts, and cultivate realistic ways to foster success. My style is both strength-based and client-oriented. I'd like to think of myself not as the person who holds all the answers, but as my clients' teammate in a journey together to understand problems and experiment with solutions. From goal setting to implementing changes and measuring progress, I enjoy a healthy balance between proactivity from my clients and facilitation from my professional experiences.
I try to encourage an open and safe space for my clients to share their thoughts and reactions throughout the treatment, so we can modify and tailor the experience to the client's comfort for the best possible outcome. In the past, I've worked in settings such as schools, law enforcement, social services, community mental health, and private telehealth.
Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP)
- Harm Reduction
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-focused
- Strengths-based
Languages Spoken
English, Mandarin
Education
BA - Psychology, University of California Santa Cruz
MSW - Social Work, University of Southern California
Interests
Coding, cooking, creating digital art, electronic music, traveling, working with animals, and trying new experiences.