- Anxiety and depression
- Addictions and recovery)
- Family of origin issues
About Denise
Denise Marie is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 25 years of experience. She practices in Virginia and works with adults on concerns such as anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship problems, grief, and family of origin issues.
She has worked across counseling, art therapy, substance abuse treatment, wellness coaching, and clinical supervision. That background shapes a practical style that draws on several established approaches. Sessions aim to address everyday problems like sleep and eating difficulties, anger, motivation, and coping with life changes.
Denise uses methods from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. In practice this looks like short-term skills work when needed and deeper reflection when clients want it. She helps people identify unhelpful patterns learned in childhood and try small changes that fit real life.
Her work includes support for issues tied to family history, such as communication problems, codependency, guilt and shame, and isolation. She also addresses aging and geriatric concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and substance use when those come up alongside other problems. The focus is on clear steps and coping strategies rather than labels.
People who reach out can expect straightforward conversations about goals and options. Denise asks about what’s been tried, what gets in the way now, and what concrete next steps would help. To begin, she guides callers through a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session.
How her therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that reflect their values. It is often used for anxiety, low mood, and difficulties rooted in old family patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches coping skills and behavior experiments. It can help with sleep, eating issues, anxiety, and anger. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting so a person can find their own solutions; it supports exploration of family of origin and relationship concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Denise plans sessions with clients, discusses which methods to try, and adjusts based on their goals and preferences. That collaborative process helps decide whether to focus on skills practice, reflective exploration, or a mix of both.
The practical benefit of online sessions is fitting therapy into a busy life. Confirm the current session formats before booking since options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to schedule shorter check-ins, avoid travel, or use quieter surroundings. Many people find it simpler to keep regular appointments and practice skills between sessions when therapy is delivered remotely.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and family of origin issues, and related concerns such as sleep, eating, anger, and motivation.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, integrative approach blending ACT, client-centered work, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to match what a person needs.
How much experience does she have?
Denise has 25 years of professional experience across counseling, art therapy, substance abuse treatment, coaching, and clinical supervision.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices in Virginia; the LCPC acronym is used along with LPC as listed.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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