Denise Garner

(she/her)

LISW, 28 years of experience
Authentic
Warm
Empowering

Hello! I pursued a career in social work 30 years ago to help others problem solve through difficulties and challenges. I will help you bring into focus the importance of understanding loss and the effects that unresolved grief can have on daily living related to your physical, mental, and spiritual health. Whether you prefer to jump or journey through life, allow me to be a Life Support for your emotional, psychological, and spiritual well-being.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

During the first session expect to be yourself and talk about your concerns and issues. It's okay to jump right in!

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

One of my strengths is I have suffered losses and had to work through the process of grief. My years of experience working with individuals, families, and groups within hospitals, churches, hospice agencies, home health, and long-term care facilities who have suffered a loss and need grief support allows me to empathize with their situation.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

My work is primarily focused on middle aged and older clients who are grieving a loss and to help them understand and move through the stages of loss & grief.

Specialties

Top specialties

Anxiety

Depression

Grief

Other specialties

Life Transitions

Older Adults

Spirituality

I identify as

Black / African American

Woman

Serves ages

Adults (18 to 64)

Elders (65 and above)

Licensed in

Ohio

Accepts

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Location

Virtual

My treatment methods

Eclectic

I prefer to use this treatment method because we all have heard that "no two people are alike" and the Eclectic Therapy approach helps to support individualized treatment goals.

, 18 ratings

2 ratings with written reviews

March 23, 2026

I choose Denise over all the other counselors because she had a good background that seemed like might fit my needs, and looked caring. Denise was very kind and caring during my appointment and I really liked her. She gave me good Davy and made me feel comfortable talking.

Verified client, age 65+
Review shared after session 1 with Denise

May 12, 2025

Very easy to talk to very understanding of my needs and very helpful

Verified client, age 18-24
Review shared after session 1 with Denise

Denise Garner is fully booked.