Dennis Boyle
New to Grow
I’m a licensed psychotherapist with 10 years of experience working with adults navigating anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship challenges. My approach is thoughtful, collaborative, and grounded in helping you better understand yourself while also making practical, meaningful changes in your day-to-day life. I integrate insight-oriented work with evidence-based approaches to help you break out of unhelpful patterns, build effective coping skills, and feel more confident and grounded. Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply looking to understand yourself more deeply, I aim to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where real change can happen.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, and it’s completely normal to feel unsure or a bit anxious at first. In our first session, we’ll go at a pace that feels comfortable for you. We’ll talk about what’s been going on in your life, what’s bringing you to therapy now, and what you’d like to get out of our work together—without any pressure to share more than you’re ready for. I’ll ask some questions to better understand your situation, and I’ll also offer initial thoughts and a sense of direction so you leave the session with clarity about next steps. Many clients find that even this first conversation brings some relief and a clearer perspective. My approach is collaborative, practical, and supportive. By the end of the session, you’ll have a better sense of whether this feels like a good fit—and if so, how we can begin making meaningful progress together.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
What stands out in my work is the integration of insight-oriented therapy with practical, evidence-based strategies. I draw from approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Person-Centered Therapy, while maintaining a strong psychodynamic foundation. This allows me to help clients not only understand the deeper patterns behind their thoughts, emotions, and relationships, but also develop concrete tools to create real, lasting change. I have 10 years of experience working with adults facing anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. My training includes graduate work in social work and advanced study in psychoanalytic psychotherapy, which supports my ability to work at depth while staying grounded in what is most helpful and relevant to each client. Clients often tell me they appreciate having both a space to be understood and a clear sense of direction in therapy—so the work feels meaningful, focused, and effective.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I work best with adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, or relationship challenges and are motivated to better understand themselves and make meaningful changes in their lives. Many of my clients feel stuck in recurring patterns—whether in relationships, work, or their own thinking—and are looking for both insight and practical tools to move forward. They may be high-functioning on the outside but struggling internally with self-doubt, overthinking, or emotional overwhelm. I am particularly well-suited to clients who are open to exploring both present-day concerns and the deeper emotional patterns that shape them. Together, we focus on building coping skills, improving emotional awareness, and creating lasting change that feels authentic and sustainable.
Specialties
Top specialtiesAnger Management
Anxiety
Depression
Coping Skills
Insomnia/Sleep Issues
LGBTQ
I identify as
Man
White
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Licensed in
New York
Accepts
Arlo
Location
Offers in-person in 2100 Deer Pk Rd, Deer Park, NY 11729, Suite 6A
Virtual
My treatment methods
Psychodynamic
A Thoughtful, Depth-Oriented Approach. Rather than focusing only on symptom relief, we will look beneath the surface to understand why certain struggles persist — and how they can gradually transform. My work is grounded in psychodynamic psychotherapy, a depth-oriented approach that explores how earlier experiences and internal dynamics continue to shape present relationships, decisions, and self-perception. As insight develops within a steady therapeutic relationship, change often becomes more meaningful and lasting. I see therapy as a collaborative process. Sessions are thoughtful, reflective, and paced to support genuine understanding rather than quick fixes.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients manage anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship challenges by identifying and changing unhelpful patterns in thinking and behavior. In sessions, I work collaboratively with clients to build practical coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and develop more balanced, realistic thinking. When appropriate, I may integrate CBT with a psychodynamic perspective, allowing us to not only address current symptoms but also explore the deeper patterns that contribute to them—supporting both immediate relief and lasting change.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
I incorporate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients manage anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions by developing greater psychological flexibility. In our work together, I help clients build mindfulness skills, reduce the impact of difficult thoughts and emotions, and clarify their personal values so they can take meaningful action in their lives. I integrate ACT with a psychodynamic perspective, supporting clients in both coping more effectively in the present and understanding the deeper patterns that shape their experiences—promoting lasting, values-driven change.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
I use Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian therapy) to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions at their own pace. My approach emphasizes empathy, authenticity, and unconditional positive regard, helping clients feel understood and accepted while gaining clarity about their thoughts and emotions. I integrate this client-centered foundation with other evidence-based approaches, supporting clients in building self-awareness, strengthening coping skills, and making meaningful, lasting changes in their lives.