Denise Owen

Denise Owen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with decades of experience helping people cope with major life changes and everyday pressures. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship troubles, parenting strain, and addiction-related concerns. Denise emphasizes practical support and steady guidance rather than quick fixes.

She began practicing after earning a Master of Social Work in 1990 and has worked in inpatient and outpatient settings since then. Her background includes time at a state psychiatric hospital, a medical hospital, military base work, and several outpatient agencies across multiple states. These varied roles shaped a flexible, problem-solving approach.

In sessions she starts by listening and setting client goals together. She assesses needs first and then chooses methods with the client. If one approach doesn’t fit, she shifts to another. Building rapport comes before deeper therapeutic work.

Denise draws on several evidence-informed methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, client-centered listening, and mindfulness practices. She blends those tools to match each person’s situation and pace.

Outside clinical work she has taught community college psychology and homeschool classes for more than a decade. She has also published two children’s books inspired by her family. Denise values the courage it takes to seek help and treats therapy like steady practice that pays off over time.

Remote approaches rooted in active skills

Denise uses approaches that teach practical skills and help people notice what matters most. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and choose actions that match their values rather than getting stuck in unhelpful thoughts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression. Mindfulness Therapy involves simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase calm.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Denise will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. The first sessions typically focus on listening and setting goals, then testing an approach and adjusting it if needed.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time for appointments. Some people use shorter check-ins during a workday, and others prefer a longer evening session that fits family routines. Because session formats are not listed here, confirm current options before booking so you know how sessions are offered and can pick times that fit your schedule.