- Stress and anxiety
- Caregiver support
- Trauma and healing
About Denise
Her approach begins with listening. She treats each person as the expert on their own story and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions focus on clear goals, practical steps, and skills that can be used between meetings. Denise aims to make the process feel doable rather than overwhelming.
Denise draws on several evidence-based methods to match the needs of each person. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help spot and shift unhelpful thoughts. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills support emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Mindfulness practices are offered to help bring steadiness and present-moment awareness.
She also employs solution-focused techniques to set small, achievable goals and trauma-focused methods when past events are affecting daily life. Therapy is collaborative - Denise works with people to choose approaches that fit their situation and preferences.
To start, prospective clients use the site’s Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
North Carolina
Languages
English
How Denise Uses Evidence-Based Approaches Online
Denise commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in her work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns, then teaches concrete skills to change those patterns and reduce anxiety or stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills to manage intense feelings and improve communication.She also brings Mindfulness Therapy into sessions to help people develop present-moment attention and reduce reactivity. These practices can support steadying attention, easing stress, and improving how people respond to triggers from past events.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. She collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals, and adjusts the plan over time based on how things are going. The client and therapist work together to test strategies and choose what helps most.
Confirm the session options before booking since formats are not detailed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins between commitments, fewer travel needs, and the ability to schedule around work or caregiving. Talk with the therapist about which arrangements best match your routine and goals.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can Denise help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflict, trauma and abuse, and parenting challenges. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, and forgiveness.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and collaborative. She listens first, highlights strengths, and focuses on clear, achievable steps and skills you can use between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has nine years of professional experience helping people with stress, relationships, family concerns, and trauma-related issues.
What credentials and region does she practice in?
She holds the LCMHC credential and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and costs vary with location and therapist availability.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.