Socorro Dennis, LICSW, LCSW

Socorro Dennis is a licensed social worker based in Florida with seven years of clinical experience helping adults navigate stressful and challenging life moments. She holds the credentials LICSW and LCSW - LICSW meaning Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and LCSW meaning Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and brings a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate approach to therapeutic work.

She has experience supporting people dealing with stress and anxiety, addictions and recovery, anger management, motivation and self-esteem, depression, relationship and LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, career transitions, and coping with life changes. Socorro tailors the conversation and treatment plan to each individual, adapting her methods to address unique needs and goals rather than applying a one-size-fits-all protocol.

Her practice emphasizes collaboration and practical strategies that promote resilience and confidence. Socorro aims to meet clients where they are, offering steady support as they take the courageous step toward a more fulfilling and balanced life. She combines clinical training with a compassionate stance to help clients build skills, process difficult experiences, and pursue meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support and Growth

Socorro uses client-centered therapy to create a warm, nonjudgmental environment where the client's perspective guides the work - this approach helps people feel heard and supports exploration of values, priorities, and personal goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and building practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills, which can be especially helpful for managing strong emotions and improving relationships.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Socorro works collaboratively with each person to determine the best fit based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts methods over time so the work remains aligned with progress and changing priorities.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, by phone, through live chat, or via text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into a busy schedule or to continue support during life transitions. These options expand access to licensed professionals and allow therapy to proceed in ways that feel most comfortable and convenient for the client.