Dennis Smith (he/him/his)

With the stress and pace of modern life, cultivating and maintaining a healthy relationship takes intentional work on both sides. Dennis Smith, CPC-I, at Adonai Counseling & Consulting, PLLC, in Las Vegas, Nevada, specializes in relationship counseling. Known for his ability to stay neutral, Dennis provides marriage counseling, couples counseling, and friendship counseling. Call the office or book an appointment online to get started. In-person and telehealth appointments are available.

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) was discovered in the 1980's and was originally known for the healing aspects of our military. With years of ongoing research, EMDR has become a highly significant therapy for any form of trauma/distress. Independent reports suggest that EMDR appears to be the most cost-effective treatment for PTSD. Dennis completed Basic I & II EMDR training in 2018 and began Advanced EMDR in 2019.

I greatly appreciate an Integrative approach, and love the ethical code "do no harm." At Northwestern University (Evanston, Illinois) we learned several types of therapy, including psychodynamic psychotherapy, and others that can be included as an integrative therapy approach, such as feminist, gestalt, attachment, culturally sensitive, existential, Gottman method, Mindfulness, narrative, and more.

This all begins (for my clients) in-session with Person-Centered (Rogerian) therapy, because arguably no other modality is better at establishing the beginning (and cultivating) what we refer to as the therapeutic alliance (relationship). Most in this field will agree that without the therapeutic rapport there is no real counseling taking place, and without it the client would basically be wasting their time on that couch.

Who isn't feeling anxiety these days with Covid19! It's the #1 most contagious negative emotion, and on the flip side, the #1 most contagious positive emotion is calmness. Find out how many of our clients have reduced their anxiety and increased their calmness.

Who isn't feeling anxiety these days with Covid19! It's the #1 most contagious negative emotion, and on the flip side, the #1 most contagious positive emotion is calmness. Find out how many of our clients have reduced their anxiety and increased their calmness.

PTSD for a long time was thought of as a condition that only military combat caused. That has changed. I have specialized in trauma, including PTSD, and my favorite treatment modalities are CBT & Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR).

PTSD for a long time was thought of as a condition that only military combat caused. That has changed. I have specialized in trauma, including PTSD, and my favorite treatment modalities are CBT & Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). Any Trauma that is still causing you a level of distress (beyond 30 days after the event) to the point of negatively affecting you relationally, occupationally, socially, or educationally (if in school), ought to be addressed by a professional.

PTSD for a long time was thought of as a condition that only military combat caused. That has changed. I have specialized in trauma, including PTSD, and my favorite treatment modalities are CBT & Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). Any Trauma that is still causing you a level of distress (beyond 30 days after the event) to the point of negatively affecting you relationally, occupationally, socially, or educationally (if in school), ought to be addressed by a professional.

If you’re overwhelmed by worries, fears, or intrusive negative thoughts, you’re not alone. Around 40 million Americans live with anxiety disorders. At Adonai Counseling & Consulting, PLLC, in Las Vegas, Nevada, Dennis Smith, CPC-I, can help you learn to cope with your anxiety and lead a healthy and fulfilling life. Call Adonai Counseling & Consulting, PLLC, or request a consultation online today. Telehealth appointments are also available.