Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Dennis Cassan, LCSW
California
Licensed clinical social worker - Stress and anxiety
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 16049
- NPI
- 1154425270
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Dennis supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Depression support
- Anger management
- Self-esteem work
About Dennis
Dennis Cassan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with 20 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. He focuses on practical steps to cope with life changes and supports people working on self-love and social anxiety concerns.
He frames therapy as straightforward work. Sessions are used to sort through what is happening now, identify patterns that keep problems going, and try specific strategies to reduce distress. He pays attention to how everyday demands - work, family, money, and health - affect mood and behavior.
Over two decades he has guided people through job transitions, relationship shifts, grief, and long-term low mood. He helps clients build clearer boundaries, practice ways to calm anger, and rebuild confidence after setbacks. He also addresses social anxiety and phobias with gradual, practical steps rather than quick fixes.
Dennis aims for direct conversation and concrete tools. That can include behavioral changes, role-based practice, and check-ins that translate into manageable homework between sessions. Progress is measured in small, real-life shifts rather than labels.
Sessions are conducted in English and reflect his clinical background as an LCSW in California. International clients are not currently accepted. To begin, the process asks prospective clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment.
BHow sessions work
Practical approaches and online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques here focus on skills people can use in daily life. One common approach emphasizes behavioral change and gradual exposure to feared situations. It breaks down avoidance into small steps, helping people reduce anxiety and build confidence through repeated practice in real settings.Another approach centers on cognitive strategies that identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test them against everyday evidence. This helps with low self-esteem, persistent sadness, and worry by making thoughts easier to challenge and change. Both methods are practical and aim to produce small, observable improvements.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and collaborate with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences. That means reviewing what has helped or not helped in the past and adjusting the plan as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten check-ins when time is tight, or avoid travel to appointments. Licensed professionals commonly use these benefits to help clients stay consistent with the plan and practice skills between sessions.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Dennis commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on self-love and social anxiety or phobia.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses practical, evidence-based techniques and direct conversation to identify patterns and try concrete strategies. The work emphasizes real-life changes and skills people can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 20 years of experience working with individuals through transitions and ongoing emotional challenges.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers