Dennis Konadu
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- Licensed in Connecticut
- Accepts Cash, Aetna, Aetna - Allied Benefits, + 30 more
- Helps with Addiction, Military/Veterans, + 11 more
About
I provide evidence‑based therapy grounded in clinical assessment, trauma‑informed care, and culturally responsive practice. My approach is structured, collaborative, and focused on helping clients build insight, stability, and long‑term resilience. I am completing an APA‑accredited doctoral internship in a large integrated healthcare system, where I receive supervised training across trauma recovery, inpatient mental health, and neuropsychological assessment. This includes experience with Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), crisis stabilization, diagnostic clarification, and cognitive evaluations for conditions such as TBI, dementia, and complex medical presentations. My clinical work is informed by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and other evidence‑based approaches. I integrate structured assessment, clear case conceptualization, and practical skills to help clients navigate PTSD, anxiety, depression, identity concerns, and life transitions. I am committed to providing care that is compassionate, culturally aware, and grounded in respect for each client’s lived experience. My goal is to create a safe, steady therapeutic space where clients can explore their concerns, strengthen coping abilities, and move toward meaningful personal growth.
Dennis integrates CBT, DBT skills, ACT, Motivational Interviewing, and relapse‑prevention approaches to help clients build insight, strengthen coping skills, and create meaningful change.
A military Veteran himself, Dennis brings lived experience, humility, and a steady, supportive presence to his work. He has served Veterans and adults across multiple settings, emergency departments, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, and detoxification facilities. His approach is compassionate, structured, and culturally responsive, creating a safe and grounded space for healing and growth. Dennis integrates CBT, DBT skills, ACT, Motivational Interviewing, and relapse‑prevention approaches to help clients build insight, strengthen coping skills, and create meaningful, sustainable change. He is committed to helping clients move toward lives guided by clarity, resilience, and their personal values.
First session
Dennis provides personalized, evidence‑based therapy grounded in compassion, collaboration, and respect. He listens deeply, offers clear guidance, and works with you to develop a treatment plan tailored to your goals and lived experience.
Strengths
Dennis brings a steady, compassionate presence and extensive experience supporting adults navigating trauma, co‑occurring disorders, and major life transitions. He communicates clearly, builds trust, and honors each person’s lived experience.
Ideal clients
Dennis supports adults 18 and older with comprehensive, evidence‑based psychotherapy for a broad range of mental health concerns, including trauma‑related disorders, mood and anxiety disorders, co‑occurring conditions, and challenges related to identity, relationships, and life transitions. He brings specialized expertise in substance use disorders, informed by more than a decade of experience as a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC), and integrates this knowledge into a nuanced understanding of addiction, relapse processes, motivational dynamics, and long‑term recovery trajectories. His clinical work is grounded in a strong command of differential diagnosis, functional assessment, and evidence‑supported interventions, allowing him to tailor treatment to each client’s unique presentation and goals. Dennis combines deep clinical knowledge with a steady, empathic presence to help clients build psychological flexibility, strengthen coping capacities, and achieve meaningful, sustainable personal growth.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive‑Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured, evidence‑based treatment that examines the relationships among thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. In CBT, clients learn to identify automatic thoughts, evaluate their accuracy, and develop more adaptive cognitive and behavioral responses. Treatment often includes functional analysis, cognitive restructuring, behavioral activation, exposure‑based strategies, and skills practice between sessions to reinforce learning. CBT is one of the most extensively researched psychotherapies and is effective for conditions such as depression, anxiety disorders, trauma‑related symptoms, and substance use. Its structured, goal‑oriented format helps clients build insight, reduce distress, and develop practical tools for long‑term symptom management.
Motivational Interviewing
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a collaborative, person‑centered therapeutic approach designed to enhance intrinsic motivation for change. MI helps clients explore ambivalence, clarify personal values, and strengthen commitment to behavioral change through reflective listening, strategic questioning, and affirmation of strengths. The approach is grounded in partnership, acceptance, compassion, and evocation, and is particularly effective for individuals navigating substance use, health behavior change, and other areas where motivation may fluctuate. MI supports clients in identifying their own reasons for change and developing a sense of autonomy and confidence in their ability to take meaningful action.
Location
Virtual sessions