Hi! My name is Denise and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of North Carolina and Florida as well as a Licensed Independent Social Worker- CP in the state of South Carolina and Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Vermont. I specialize in mood and adjustment disorders such as depression and anxiety as well as trauma associated disorders, but have worked with a variety of disorders dealing with, but not limited to behaviors, relationships and grief. I am honest, open and direct, but warm and encouraging at the same time. I love to see the humor in different situations where some might not expect. I believe that humor can work in therapy when needed. I incorporate goal-setting for your mental health, personal and professional life. My counseling approach is client centered and I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Stages of Change as therapeutic interventions that will help you with the issues you struggle with.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Radical Self Love is setting boundaries without feeling guilty. It is putting yourself first instead of second, third, fourth or fifth. It is making those hard decisions now so that you can reap the benefits in the future. Experiencing chronic worry, difficulty concentrating or getting things done? Are you dealing with a highly stressful situation, struggling to cope or grappling with things from the past that you haven't spoken about before? Let's talk about it and work together to focus on goals that make life worth living. We are meant to thrive and operate from our highest selves! Come join the self love journey!
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
As previously mentioned, I specialize in mood and adjustment disorders such as depression and anxiety as well as trauma associated disorders, but have worked with a variety of disorders dealing with, but not limited to behaviors, relationships and grief. Additional, complex Trauma Situational Depression, Relationship Issues, School or Job-Related Stress. I use the principles of narrative therapy, CBT, and DBT in order to create the individualized treatment plan that works best for you.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Change is hard, but I find that my eclectic and person-centered style can help make those difficult transitions more manageable. I am honored and ready to equip you with the tools necessary to combat those inner challenges and personal struggles so that you can come up with useful and realistic life strategies.