Background and Philospohy
Dennis J. Carradin, Jr. LPCMH, NCC, BCETS
Personal Philosophy on Therapy
Navigating life's challenges can feel like an uphill battle, and I want you to know that you don't have to face it alone. Life can be difficult, and I'm here to offer you the support and guidance you need to overcome those challenges and find your path to success.
In the midst of stress and overwhelming situations, it's essential to have a compassionate ally by your side. I understand the complexities of life's struggles, and I'm here to help you navigate through them. Together, through a process of questioning, open discussions, goal setting, and counseling, we will embark on a journey to assess and resolve the issues that may be holding you back.
Owning your success is a unique and personal journey that requires dedication, hard work, education, and change. I am committed to assisting you in experiencing success in various aspects of your life, whether it's dealing with personal challenges, professional obstacles, relationship conflicts, trauma, or corporate mishaps.
Trauma, in its many forms, can cast a shadow over your life, and I want to help you heal from the pain and sorrow it brings. My comprehensive range of trauma services is tailored to individuals, couples, families, groups, and corporations, providing a confidential and supportive environment to aid in the grieving process.
I offer a diverse range of individualized treatment options designed to provide the support and understanding you need. My compassionate approach extends to couples facing roadblocks in their relationships. I specialize in repairing gaps in communication, trust, respect, and acceptance, guiding you towards a stronger, more fulfilling connection.
When you're ready to leave stress behind and embark on a journey towards personal growth and fulfillment, I'm here for you. Take the first step by giving me a call today, and let's schedule our first session. Together, we can pave the way to a better and brighter future, starting today.
“I want to express my gratitude to Dennis’s office for helping me get through my trauma as I suffered a TBI. In 2019 I fell and suffered a TBI, tremors, memory loss, very low blood pressure, had to walk with a cane and slurred speech. I couldn’t run and play with my grandkids and that left me very depressed. If it wasn’t for Dennis I probably would of ended my life. He gave me hope, made me realized I had to continue for those grandkids and the rest of my family. He helped through all of it. I came out the other side and I’m doing very well today. Thank you for all your help and support.”
Background
Dennis is a Licensed Professional Counselor of Mental Health, a Nationally Certified Counselor, a Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress, and a Diplomate for the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress.
Currently, he is the Executive Director of New Perspectives, Inc., a private counseling agency in Delaware, and served on the faculty of Penn State University, Brandywine Campus, for 15 years. He is a Vice President and Principal Consultant for SSC Consulting. Dennis is a trained trainer for Crisis Care Network. He is the President and CEO of the Trauma Survivors Foundation. He serves on three international trauma firms.
Dennis is a former Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician and a former Emergency Medical Technician with the state of Delaware. He is a former volunteer Fire Fighter. Dennis serves as a LAST member for the National Fallen Firefighter Foundation in conjunction with the National Fire Academy. He is the clinical director and team coordinator of the New Castle, Kent, and Sussex County CISM teams as well as the Wilmington Police, New Castle County Police, Newark Police, and Upper Darby Police CISM teams, the AI DuPont CISM team, and the State of Delaware CISM team. Dennis is the State CISM Chairman for the Delaware Volunteer Fireman's Association. He is the the former President of the Wilmington West Rotary Club. He is listed in the National Center for Crisis Management’s directory of expert witnesses and premiere speakers bureau.
He has attended Millersville University, Temple University, and Walden University. Dennis has conducted numerous debriefings in domestic as well as international disasters, shootings, bombings, bank robberies, corporate incidents, school disasters, and Fire, EMS, Police tragedies including, but not limited to, the attacks on the WTC in NYC, the Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Sandy relief efforts, the Sandy Hook Elementary School Shootings, the Boston Marathon Bombings, the DC Navy Yard shootings, the Paramus Park mall shootings, the Pulse Night Club shooting, the Hurricane Harvey Relief efforts, the Annapolis shootings, Las Vegas shootings, and the Capitol Building Insurrection.
Qualifications
Years in Practice: 25+ Years
School: Temple University
Year Graduated: 1994
License and State: PC-0000169 Delaware
National Certified Counselor
Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress
Diplomate, American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress
Specialties
Trauma and PTSD
Grief and Loss
First Responders (police, fire, ems)
Heatlhcare Professionals
Active/Veteran Military
Crisis Responses
Relationship Issues