Practitioner record · Checked 6 Nov 2026

Dennis Cassan has been in practice 20 years and is licensed in California. Dennis lists stress, Anxiety, anger management and self esteem among 7 subjects on the BetterHelp roster.

Everything below is either quoted from Dennis's own BetterHelp listing, taken from public licensing records, or written by Maker Therapy and labelled as such. Nothing here is an availability promise, a review, or a rating.

20years in practice
7subjects listed

01 · Who Dennis works with

Dennis works with stress, Anxiety, anger management and self esteem

Dennis lists 5 specialisms and 2 further focus areas. Specialisms are the subjects Dennis chose to list first, which is the closest a listing gets to “this is my actual practice”.

Specialisms
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Anger management
  • Self esteem
  • Depression
  • Coping with life changes
Also experienced with
  • Self-love
  • Social anxiety and phobia

02 · In Dennis's own words

What Dennis says about the work

Reproduced in full and unedited - not summarised, not tightened, not rewritten in a house voice.

I'm a therapist with extensive experience supporting individuals through life's most challenging transitions. Over my career, I've worked with clients navigating depression, anxiety, stress, and the complex emotions that arise during significant life changes. I specialize in helping people rebuild self-esteem, manage anger, and develop healthier coping strategies.

My approach centers on compassion and practical support. I work with clients to address social anxiety and phobias, while fostering genuine self-love and acceptance. I believe that healing happens when you feel truly heard and understood, and I'm committed to creating that safe, nonjudgmental space for you.

Whether you're facing a major life transition, struggling with self-doubt, or working through longstanding patterns, I'm here to walk alongside you with honesty, warmth, and skill. I'm particularly honored to work with older adults and bring deep respect for the wisdom and resilience that comes with life experience.

Taking the step to seek support takes courage, and I'm genuinely proud of you for reaching out.

Dennis Cassan, on the BetterHelp listing · read 6 Nov 2026

03 · What happens next

From this page to a first session

Dennis practises through BetterHelp, so the route in is BetterHelp's. This is that sequence, written by Maker Therapy from the platform's published process - not a description of Dennis's own practice, and not a promise about how quickly anything happens.

  1. A questionnaire, not a booking form

    BetterHelp opens with a set of questions about what you are dealing with, what you want from therapy, and any preferences on the therapist. You are not booking Dennis at this point.

  2. Naming Dennis specifically

    BetterHelp matches algorithmically by default, so asking for Dennis is a step you have to take. There is a field for requesting a specific therapist during sign-up, and you can switch afterwards from your account. Starting from a link on this page does not by itself assign you to Dennis.

  3. If the caseload is full

    You will be offered somebody else rather than put on a waitlist. Worth knowing, because it is easy to assume a match is the person you asked for.

  4. The first conversation

    A first session is typically history and orientation: what brought you, what has been tried, what you want to be different. It is also where the questions in the next section belong.

  5. If the fit is wrong

    Changing therapist on BetterHelp does not need a reason. A first session that does not click is common and is not a verdict on therapy. That option existing is the main practical difference between a platform and a private practice.

04 · Before you commit

2 questions worth asking Dennis

Built from what Dennis actually lists, so they are answerable and specific rather than generic. Maker Therapy's, not Dennis's - Dennis has not seen them and is under no obligation to answer any of them.

  • “With 20 years in, what has changed most in how you work?”

    Long experience is only an advantage if it has been examined. This tends to surface whether it has.

  • “How do you handle the gap between sessions if something comes up?”

    On BetterHelp this varies a great deal by therapist. Better to know the rhythm now than to discover it on a bad week.

05 · Practical details

Credentials and licensing

Credential
LCSW
Licensed in
California
Licence
CA LCSW 16049
Licence number
16049
Licence expires
30 Nov 2027
NPI
1154425270
Years in practice
20
Gender
Male
Languages
English
International clients
Not accepted
Listed since
15 Oct 2026

06 · Provenance

Where every line on this page came from

Dennis's name, credential, state, subjects, approaches and biography are read from BetterHelp's therapist roster, which Maker Therapy re-reads once a day; this page reflects the reading taken on 6 Nov 2026. The licence number and NPI are cross-checked against public registers.

The plain-English method descriptions, the first-session walkthrough and the questions are written by Maker Therapy and labelled as such wherever they appear.

Maker Therapy is not BetterHelp, does not take bookings, and has not met Dennis. There are no reviews or ratings on this page because we have no way to verify one. If you start therapy through a link here, we may be paid a commission - it does not change your price and it does not affect who appears here or in what order.

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