- Person-centered approach
- Evidence-based tools
- Trauma informed care
About Denise
Denise Marie is a licensed counselor with 25 years of clinical experience. She holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices in Virginia. Denise helps people facing anxiety, addiction, depression, and codependency concerns. She also supports those coping with grief, trauma, and major life changes.
Her style mixes evidence-based tools with a person-centered approach. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use between meetings. She draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, and client-centered work to match techniques to each person’s needs.
Denise has worked in counseling, art therapy, substance abuse treatment, coaching, and clinical supervision. That variety shaped a flexible way of working that emphasizes strengths and motivation. She uses motivational interviewing to help people find what matters to them and move toward it.
In the room she emphasizes clear goals and steady pacing. Expect straightforward conversations about coping skills, communication, and managing intense emotions. She helps people break big problems into small, doable steps they can practice between sessions.
If someone is unsure where to begin she begins with what feels most pressing. From there she and the client set short-term goals and adjust methods as progress is made. She presents therapy as a collaborative process focused on building resilience and practical change.
How her approaches translate to online work
Denise uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as core tools. ACT helps people identify personal values and take small actions that align with those values, which can be helpful for codependency, depression, and life changes. CBT focuses on practical skills for managing anxious or unhelpful thoughts and changing patterns of behavior that keep problems stuck.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Denise works together with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts techniques as needed so sessions stay relevant and useful.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins when needed, and allow use of mindfulness or homework exercises between meetings. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and CBT exercises for remote sessions, helping people practice coping skills in their day-to-day life without promising any specific format.
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Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Illinois, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What types of concerns can Denise help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, codependency, grief, trauma, and many related concerns such as parenting, career, and impulse control.
What is her therapy style like?
Denise blends client-centered listening with practical techniques from ACT, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness to create a plan that fits each person.
How long has she practiced?
She brings 25 years of experience across counseling, art therapy, substance abuse treatment, coaching, and clinical supervision.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices in Virginia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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