Denise Marie, LCPC, LPC
Compassionate therapist for life transitions
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- Integrative approach
- Practical tools
- Midlife focus
About Denise
She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and changes that come with major life events. She also addresses relationship and intimacy concerns, grief and loss, parenting strain, ADHD, and career stress. Sessions emphasize clear steps and steady support rather than jargon or quick fixes.
Her background includes work in substance abuse treatment, art therapy, health and wellness coaching, and clinical supervision. That breadth means she can draw on different ways to approach a problem and tailor the work to each person’s needs. Expectations and pacing are discussed together so goals feel realistic.
Denise uses an integrative style that centers the person in the room. She combines client-centered listening with practical tools from cognitive behavioral approaches and acceptance-oriented practices. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are also woven in when useful to help someone notice what matters and take small steps toward it.
People who choose her often want straightforward help to cope, make changes, or recover from loss or trauma. She emphasizes regular check-ins on progress and adjusts methods if something isn’t working. To begin, readers can use the site’s Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability.
Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Illinois, Virginia
Languages
English
How her approaches translate to online work
Denise uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice what matters and take committed steps toward those values. ACT focuses on accepting difficult thoughts while choosing actions that fit a person's goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors that reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before to decide which methods to use together. That makes the plan practical and tailored rather than one-size-fits-all.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online therapy helpful for fitting sessions into a busy week, shortening commute time, and keeping regular appointments during life transitions. Online meetings can make it easier to use tools practiced between sessions and allow check-ins that support steady progress without rearranging an entire day.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, and addictions along with grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues. Midlife transitions and career or parenting strain are also areas she works on.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is integrative and person-centered, combining listening with practical techniques. Sessions aim to set clear steps and build coping skills over time.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 25 years of clinical experience that include counseling, substance abuse treatment, art therapy, and clinical supervision. That range informs how she tailors care to each person.
Where does she practice and what licenses does she hold?
She practices in Virginia and holds LCPC and LPC credentials. The credential LCPC is Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and LPC is Licensed Professional Counselor.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees are provided during the matching and scheduling process.
How do I begin work with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability. The questionnaire helps match goals and preferences before the first session.