Trauma & EMDR therapy for high-functioning adults

Helping you move beyond anxiety, burnout, and unresolved trauma so you can feel calm, present, and in control again.

Do you feel like this?

You may look like you have it all together on the outside, but feel overwhelmed, anxious, or exhausted on the inside.

You might:

  • Constantly overthink or feel on edge

  • Struggle to relax, even when things are going well

  • Feel triggered by things that don’t seem to make sense

  • Carry stress or pressure that never fully turns off

  • Feel stuck in patterns you can’t seem to break

Many of the people we work with are capable, successful individuals who are quietly struggling.

How we help

Dennis Counseling Group therapists Annie Hoober and Vanessa Dennis in Cincinnati, Ohio

Specialties

We specialize in helping clients work through the deeper patterns that keep anxiety, stress, and trauma in place.

Our work focuses on:

  • Resolving trauma at the root

  • Reducing anxiety and emotional reactivity

  • Improving emotional regulation

  • Helping you feel more grounded and present

Therapy is not just about coping; it’s about lasting change.

Brain model and clinical books representing evidence-informed mental health treatment

EMDR Therapy for Trauma
Process and resolve distressing experiences so they no longer feel overwhelming.

Childhood Trauma Therapy
Understand and heal patterns shaped by early experiences.

Complex PTSD Therapy
Move out of survival mode and feel more stable and connected.

High-Functioning Anxiety & Perfectionism
Reduce overthinking, pressure, and the constant need to perform.

Burnout Therapy for Professionals
Recover from chronic stress and emotional exhaustion.

Our approach

Vanessa Dennis and Annie Hoober, therapists at Dennis Counseling Group in Cincinnati, Ohio

We use evidence-based approaches, including EMDR and trauma-informed therapy, to help clients move beyond surface-level coping.

Our approach is:

  • Thoughtful and individualized

  • Grounded in research and clinical experience

  • Focused on long-term change, not just short-term relief

We work at a pace that feels safe and manageable while helping you move forward.

About the practice

Dennis Counseling Group therapists Vanessa Dennis and Annie Hoober walking together

At The Dennis Counseling Group, we provide specialized therapy for teens, college students, and adults navigating anxiety, trauma, and life stress.

Our goal is to create a space where you feel understood, supported, and able to make meaningful changes in your life.

Private-pay and insurance

We offer both insurance-based and private-pay options.

Many clients choose private-pay therapy for:

  • Greater privacy

  • More flexibility

  • The ability to focus on deeper work without limitations

If you’re ready to feel calmer, clearer, and in control, we’re here to help.