LCSW, 18 years of experience
Dennis Konadu is a veteran of the US Army and a dual-licensed provider (LICSW and LADC). He has 18 years of experience working with individuals with mental health disorders and specializes in substance use treatment. Dennis earned his Master’s in Social Work from the University of Connecticut School of Social Work in 2007 and has been practicing ever since. Currently, he is working towards a doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology (PsyD) at Rivier University in New Hampshire. Starting mental health treatment can feel intimidating at first. You might have questions or feel uneasy about talking with someone. This therapist can support you with personalized, empowering, and respectful care tailored to your needs. Whether you're doing this for yourself or for someone you care about, you've come to the right place. Reach out so we can take the next step in your treatment, together.
Every client is unique in their reasons for seeking treatment and the results they achieve. Therefore, Dennis adopts a client-centered and empowerment approach with his patients. Using empirically supported treatments, we will create a plan tailored to you and work together to fulfill your needs. Dennis is here to listen and collaborate with you on this journey. So, please feel free to share your thoughts with him.
Dennis respects, collaborates with, and empowers his clients to be active participants in their treatment. He possesses excellent listening and communication skills, which are two of the most important factors in building strong therapeutic alliances. Dennis's open-minded approach creates a welcoming treatment environment for everyone!
Dennis has extensive experience working with clients aged 18 and older. He provides therapy for most mental health conditions and specializes in substance use disorders. Dennis has been licensed as an alcohol and drug counselor (LADC) since 2009.
Cognitive-behavioral therapy emphasizes the role of thinking in how we feel and what we do. It is based on the idea that thoughts, rather than people or events, cause our negative feelings. This therapist helps clients identify, test the reality of, and correct dysfunctional beliefs underlying their thinking. The therapist then assists the client in modifying those thoughts and the behaviors that stem from them. CBT is a structured collaboration between therapist and client and often involves homework assignments. It has been clinically proven to help clients in a relatively short time frame with a wide range of disorders, including depression, anxiety, and substance use.
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an approach to strengthen a patient’s motivation for change by using a collaborative, patient-centered communication style. It promotes listening skills that help elicit motivation and commitment to change. When using MI, the interaction is based on partnership, acceptance, compassion, and evocation of the patient’s resources and motivation to change.
15 ratings with written reviews
July 22, 2025
This provider was a second round first choice. In part it he recommended by my first round pick Many of descriptions given to Dennis aligned with my needs. Dennis seems to have an understanding of me and game plan to aid me in fixing me. It is hard to really determine the quality of a therapist in the first meeting. I spent most of not all of my session telling Dennis about me and my challenges. Dennis did a great job summering my situation and goals.
July 8, 2025
I feel heard. Dennis has created a safe space for me to explore my emotions and the situations connected to them effectively, while also providing valuable resources. 10 out of 10!
July 5, 2025
Down to earth and goes step by step with how to bring control to my anxiety. Offer job advice for my circumstance.