- ACT and CBT methods
- DBT skills training
- Family of origin focus
About Denise
Dr. Denise Tran -Miles is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Colorado with 20 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting strain, and other life changes. Her practice also addresses issues such as ADHD, eating and body image concerns, and challenges related to adoption, attachment, and abandonment.
She uses practical, evidence-informed approaches in sessions. Dr. Tran -Miles draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Client-Centered methods to help people notice patterns and try different responses. She explains skills, practices new ways of relating, and supports people as they test changes in daily life.
Her background includes two decades in mental health across multiple levels of care. She holds a Doctor of Psychology degree and a Master’s in Community Counseling, and she practices in Colorado as an LPC. This experience informs a straightforward approach to common problems like stress, grief, and relationship strain.
In sessions she focuses on clarifying values, identifying repeated family patterns, and building specific coping skills. Work may include addressing attachment-related dynamics, communication problems, and codependency tendencies. She also supports people dealing with caregiving burdens, chronic illness, or career transitions.
Practical steps are emphasized rather than labels. People leave with concrete strategies they can use between sessions. To start, the site matching tool and scheduling flow guide the first appointment and make the initial steps clear.
How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small committed steps toward what matters. It helps people who feel stuck by offering simple practices to notice thoughts and act in line with priorities.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches specific skills to change them. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress because it breaks problems into manageable parts and practices new responses.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving communication. These skills are practical for people facing strong emotions, relationship conflict, or frequent crises.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try methods that fit the issue, and adjust based on what helps. This is a collaborative process where the person’s day-to-day needs guide the choices.
If you plan to try online sessions, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. The therapist will review how to use the chosen format and what practical steps help sessions fit into everyday life.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, ADHD, eating and body image issues, and related problems listed in her specialties.
What is her therapy style?
Sessions combine Client-Centered listening with active skills teaching from ACT, CBT, and DBT to help people notice patterns and try different responses.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience in mental health and holds a Doctor of Psychology degree and a Master’s in Community Counseling.
Which credentials and location apply?
She practices as an LPC in Colorado and uses the professional title LPC in her work.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; specific pricing is provided during the scheduling steps.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site flow.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Looking for someone else? Find them by surname.