Denise Marie

Denise Marie is a licensed counselor with 25 years of experience who brings a practical, person-focused style to her work. She holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices in Virginia. She speaks English and helps people who are dealing with things like stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, and major life changes.

Her approach is flexible and based on what each person needs. She uses methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy. Sessions focus on clear goals, everyday skills, and realistic steps people can try between meetings.

Denise has a long background in counseling, art therapy, substance use treatment, wellness coaching, and clinical supervision. Over her career she has supported teens and adults through mood disorders, trauma, grief, relationship problems, and motivation struggles. She also works with people facing issues like parenting stress, sleep or eating concerns, career strain, and compassion fatigue.

In sessions she aims to listen without judgment and help people reconnect with their strengths. Conversations tend to be straightforward and focused on what will help in daily life. Many clients work on coping strategies, communication skills, and building steady routines.

To begin, prospective clients use the site's Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. After that they schedule according to the therapist's availability and the subscription plan terms.

How Denise’s Therapy Approaches Work Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then take actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing new behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep or eating concerns, and motivation struggles. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase present-moment awareness, which can help with stress, anger, and emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying things out, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking, since formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, shorten check-ins when needed, and allow use of tools like worksheets or guided mindfulness practices between meetings. Many people find these practical benefits help them maintain consistency and apply new skills in everyday life.