Denise Marie is a licensed counselor with 25 years of clinical experience.
01About Denise
Denise Marie is a licensed counselor with 25 years of clinical experience. She holds the Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) credentials and practices in Virginia. She offers calm, straightforward support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, and life transitions.
Her style blends practical skill-building and attentive listening. Sessions often include clear coping strategies, problem-solving, and time to talk through painful feelings. She also focuses on issues like trauma and abuse, grief and loss, intimacy concerns, and self-esteem challenges.
Background and approach
Denise uses several approaches to tailor care to each person. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral techniques to help people notice thoughts and choose actions that match their values. Mindfulness practices and client-centered listening help people ground themselves during hard moments.
She brings experience from work in substance abuse treatment, art therapy, coaching, and clinical supervision. That background informs a practical, down-to-earth way of working. Sessions aim to be useful and relevant to everyday life, with skills that can be practiced between meetings.
Sessions are available online by video, phone, text, or live chat. People who want to begin can start by answering a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a time to meet. Denise focuses on helping people build resilience and reconnect with what matters to them.
02Credentials
- LCPC (Illinois)
- License 180.005239 · expires March 2027
- LPC (Virginia)
- License 0701015521 · expires June 2026
- NPI
- 1447919337 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Denise lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Methods Denise names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Denise names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care
Denise often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values, even when emotions are difficult. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thought patterns and practice different behaviors that reduce anxiety and depression. Mindfulness techniques are offered to build simple grounding and awareness skills that can ease stress and improve sleep.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and then suggest ways to blend these methods. Sessions are designed so the plan can change as needs and progress become clearer.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video works well for deeper conversations and skill practice. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in fits the day. Live chat or text messaging is useful for quick reflections, tracking progress, or keeping momentum between sessions. These options let people fit care around work, school, or family demands while using the therapeutic tools discussed in sessions.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does this therapist help with?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stress, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD, and burnout-related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is integrative and practical, combining Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral techniques, Mindfulness, Client-Centered therapy, Dialectical Behavior ideas, and Motivational Interviewing to fit individual needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience working in counseling, substance abuse treatment, art therapy, health and wellness coaching, and clinical supervision.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds IL LCPC and VA LPC credentials and practices in Virginia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging so clients can choose what fits their schedule and needs.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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