Socorro Dennis , LICSW, LCSW

Socorro Dennis is a Florida-based licensed therapist who approaches each client with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. As a LICSW and LCSW - licenses that indicate advanced training and clinical social work expertise - she focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, self-esteem challenges, depression, relationship concerns, trauma, and grief. She also works with issues such as career transitions, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and challenges faced by LGBT clients and veterans.

Socorro tailors conversations and treatment plans to meet each person’s unique needs, blending evidence-informed techniques with a client-centered stance that honors individual goals and values. She supports clients through practical skills and collaborative planning for situations like blended family dynamics, codependency, commitment concerns, substance use, seasonal mood shifts, and recovery from sexual assault or abuse. Those taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life will find a compassionate guide in her practice, with encouragement and structured support designed to build confidence, resilience, and clearer direction.

Therapeutic approaches for effective online care

Socorro Dennis integrates Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) into her online practice to address a wide range of concerns. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client’s goals guide the work and the therapist offers empathy and support to foster self-understanding and growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and teaches practical skills to change thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines acceptance and change strategies, teaching emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills useful for intense emotions, relationship difficulties, and coping with overwhelming situations.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Socorro works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and then adapts techniques so the plan feels practical and attainable. This partnership helps ensure therapy aligns with the client’s circumstances and evolves as progress is made.

Online therapy with Socorro offers flexible access to licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and receive consistent support from a trained therapist regardless of location within the state.