LCSW, 25 years of experience
Hello, I’m Denise—a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience serving military personnel and their families. As a veteran’s wife of 36½ years, I deeply understand both the visible and invisible challenges that come with military life. In my work, I’ve helped countless individuals and couples navigate stress, trauma, transitions, and relational struggles by equipping them with practical coping strategies and compassionate support. My approach combines clinical expertise with heartfelt understanding, creating a safe space where healing begins and hope is restored.
In our first session together, you can expect a calm and welcoming space where your story is honored and your goals take center stage. We'll begin by exploring what led you to seek support—whether it's a specific concern, a relational challenge, or a desire for deeper emotional or spiritual growth. I’ll ask some initial questions to understand your history, current stressors, and what you hope to gain from therapy, but there’s no pressure to have all the answers right away. Together, we’ll begin shaping a path forward that feels realistic, hopeful, and tailored to your values. If you're navigating the unique dynamics of military life, relationship healing, or faith-based concerns, I bring both professional insight and personal understanding to support you. By the end of our first conversation, you'll have a clearer sense of how I work, how we’ll partner in your healing, and what our next steps look like.
One of my greatest strengths as a therapist is my ability to connect deeply with clients through the use of analogies and storytelling. Whether drawing from everyday experiences, biblical insights, or meaningful metaphors, I help clients see their challenges and healing journeys from a fresh, transformational perspective. These stories aren't just illustrative—they create breakthrough moments, bridging clinical insight with emotional clarity and spiritual resonance. It's in these shared narratives that clients often find language for their pain, hope for their growth, and renewed vision for their lives and relationships.
If you're feeling stuck—emotionally, spiritually, or relationally—and you're longing for someone who understands both the complexity of your struggles and the faith that anchors you, I want you to know you're not alone. I specialize in serving individuals and couples, especially those connected to military life, who are navigating the impacts of trauma, communication breakdown, transitions, or deep relational wounds. With 25 years of clinical experience and a passion for transformation, I walk alongside clients ready to challenge limiting beliefs, embrace healing narratives, and cultivate healthier rhythms—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Whether you’re seeking clarity, coping strategies, or a deeper connection in your marriage or personal life, I’m here to help you move forward with grace, resilience, and purpose.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience, I’ve seen how transformative Cognitive Behavioral Therapy can be—especially when combined with compassion, grace, and intentional care. In my current role as a telehealth therapist, I use CBT not just as a framework, but as a relational tool to help clients uncover the thoughts and beliefs that shape their emotional and behavioral responses. Whether I’m working with couples navigating communication challenges or individuals facing anxiety and life transitions, I create a space where people feel truly seen and empowered. The virtual setting allows me to connect with clients in the rhythms of their everyday lives, offering practical strategies that nurture healing, resilience, and growth—one step, one insight, one breakthrough at a time.
With 25 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, my practice has been deeply shaped by the Christian Counseling framework—a method that integrates psychological principles with biblical truth, grace, and spiritual discernment. In my current role as a telehealth therapist, I draw upon this framework to support clients in navigating personal and relational challenges through faith-based insights and therapeutic strategies. Whether guiding couples through forgiveness and reconnection or helping individuals discover identity and healing in Christ, I aim to create a sacred space where emotional growth and spiritual transformation go hand in hand. My approach is both clinically grounded and rooted in hope, offering practical tools alongside prayerful encouragement to help clients thrive in every season of life.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 25 years of experience, I’ve come to see the profound power of story—and Narrative Therapy has been a guiding framework throughout my journey. In my current telehealth practice, I invite clients to re-author their lives by exploring the dominant narratives that shape their identity, relationships, and emotional patterns. Together, we gently challenge limiting beliefs and uncover strengths, values, and moments of meaning that may have been overshadowed. Whether I'm working with individuals navigating loss or couples seeking reconnection, I use Narrative Therapy to help clients reclaim agency and create new possibilities grounded in truth, hope, and grace. The virtual space allows for deep reflection in the comfort of their own environments, making each session an opportunity to rewrite chapters with courage and intention.