Licensed to practice in 2 states and accepts 41 insurances. Specializes in ADHD, Anxiety, Depression and 7 more.
Denise Etherton
(she/her)
Finding a therapist you can identify with, feeling heard & accepted can be a challenging feat. Therapists are not one size fits all. We are people with problems, just like you. I offer you over 20 years of experience in the mental health and substance abuse treatment world. I have an undergraduate degree in psychology (2001) and a graduate degree (2006) in professional counseling. With working 10 of those years in a hospital setting, I also have a decent handle on possible medical issues you might need to be referred for. After more life experience, I became a Licensed Professional Counselor in 2016 and opened my private practice. I can't tell you all the answers to life's problems, but together we can come to what the best decision will be for you in particular. Your goals and values are worth exploring. Your likes and dislikes matter. Your happiness is not selfish.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Clients will get to know who I am and evaluate whether we are a good fit. I want to ensure the ability to build trust is there as trust is a very fundamental quality in propagating positive change.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
My biggest strength is treating ADHD, anxiety, depression as well as grief and loss. I understand the darkness, angst, helplessness, hopelessness, feeling off-kilter, lack of motivation and energy, irritability and inability to feel emotions fully. I see the feeling shaky, nervous, cold sweats, exhaustion, restlessness, rapid heart rate, tight chest, aching stomach and racing thoughts. The nights of missed sleep, the gaping hole left in your life, not being able to put one foot in front of the other, loneliness, feeling blocked from moving on, exasperation, and fear.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
Adults with ADHD, depression, anxiety, grief, life transitions. I am an ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider qualified to treat Adults with ADHD who have difficulty with Executive Functioning, mood dysregulation, and co-occurring disorders like Anxiety and Depression.
Specialties
Top specialties
ADHD
Anxiety
Depression
Other specialties
Bipolar Disorder
Crisis Intervention
Grief
Life Transitions
Mood Disorders
Women's Issues
I identify as
White
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Licensed in
Florida
Missouri
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Ambetter Health
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Arlo
AvMed
Cash - $150 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
GTEB
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Medica
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy involves education, mindfulness, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help alleviate symptoms through accepting what brings us life via our values and how we want to live our lives.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
With CBT, we look at your experiences, thought patterns, and the moods & behaviors that result. I help you explore what new thought patterns and behaviors work to improve your symptoms.
22 ratings with written reviews
June 17, 2026
Working with Denise has been transformative. Her clinical skill is matched by profound empathy; she truly understands the physical and emotional weight of anxiety and depression. Most importantly, she fosters empowerment by prioritizing my specific goals and values. Rather than just providing answers, she collaborates with me to navigate challenges, reinforcing that my happiness is both valid and worth pursuing. She has been a great therapist!
Verified client, age 45-54
April 8, 2026
I have buried trauma so deep and haven't dealt with any of it. I've gone to other therapists, but none of them helped. Denise is the first therapist that's challenged me to look deep within myself with certain exercises that get so deep that I feel like I'm finally cleaning out the closet. I would recommend her to anyone!
Verified client, age 35-44
April 2, 2026
Was open minded and lined out her approach and style as this was are first session. Sounds to me like she will help guide me in examining and finding solutions for my depression and underlying issues.