Denise Billings
Welcome! I'm Denise Billings. Take a moment to acknowledge you've taken the first step towards bettering your mental health because let's be honest - starting therapy can be empowering, confusing, or scary, all at the same time. I strive to create a safe and welcoming environment that allows clients to explore obstacles with concerns related to anxiety, depression, and/or self-care. I focus on helping clients develop assertive communication & boundaries with themselves and those around them that can help improve their quality of life.
As a provider, my key strengths lie in working with clients who have a history of trauma, anxiety, borderline personality disorder and depression.
Counseling can foster personal development in whatever way you may be seeking and help build the life you so deeply deserve. If that's what you're looking for, I'm here when you're ready to share.
First session
In our first session, we will have a brief introduction before delving into your specific challenges. This will enable me to create a tailored plan for us to work on in future sessions.
Strengths
As a provider, my key strengths lie in working with clients who have a history of trauma, anxiety, borderline personality disorder and depression.
Ideal clients
I would like to concentrate on working with clients aged 18 to 64 years old.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use CBT in my practice as a collaborative, goal-oriented approach that focuses on the connection between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, helping you identify and change unhelpful thought patterns to enhance your overall well-being.
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
I utilize Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) in my practice to assist individuals with trauma in reshaping their perceptions of themselves and the world. You might feel overly blamed for what occurred or perceive the world as a dangerous place. These thoughts can keep you trapped in PTSD, causing you to miss out on activities you once enjoyed. CPT teaches you how to manage these distressing thoughts. You'll learn skills to evaluate whether there are more constructive ways to view your trauma, and you'll examine if the facts support or contradict your thoughts. Ultimately, you'll have the opportunity to decide if adopting a new perspective makes sense.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I incorporate Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) in my practice primarily to assist clients with borderline personality disorder in developing skills to manage intense emotions, enhance interpersonal relationships, and reduce self-harm and suicidal behaviors by combining CBT techniques with mindfulness practices.
Location
Virtual sessions