Dennis Cornell II, LCSW

Dennis Cornell II is a licensed clinical social worker with 22 years of clinical experience. He works from Kentucky and brings a long history in behavioral health to each session. Dennis aims to help people manage stress and anxiety while addressing related concerns with practical, straightforward care.

He previously served eight years in the U.S. Army as a behavioral health officer and clinician, including deployments to Kuwait and Iraq in 2019-2020. That experience informs his understanding of military and veteran issues and how service can affect mental and emotional life.

Dennis focuses on LGBTQ+ concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy and sexual health, and depression. He also supports people navigating BDSM, kink, alternative sex culture, HIV/AIDS, men's issues, polyamory and non-monogamous relationships, sexual dysfunction, and broader questions about sexuality. Sessions are aimed at helping people reduce symptoms and build skills they can use day to day.

His approach is engaging and direct. He works with clients to set clear goals and move toward them at a practical pace. People who value straightforward conversation and active problem solving tend to find his style helpful.

Dennis invites prospective clients to consider what they want to change and to begin with a short matching questionnaire. That step helps pair needs and goals with scheduling and next steps for starting therapy.

Approaches that guide online work and progress

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques often include methods that help people process trauma and reduce anxiety symptoms. One common approach focuses on trauma processing and reducing the intensity of traumatic memories; it can help people feel less overwhelmed by past events and improve daily functioning. Another frequent technique emphasizes skill-building for stress and anxiety, teaching practical tools for managing worry, sleep disruption, and tension over time.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and comfort level. Treatment choices are adjusted based on what helps most, with the client’s needs steering the plan.

The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during work breaks or between obligations. It can also let people choose sessions that match their energy level, such as shorter check-ins when needed or longer appointments for deeper work.