Denise Billings
LMHC, LCMHC
Compassionate therapist focused on practical change
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- CBT and DBT
- Anger and stress
- Multicultural focus
About Denise
Denise uses practical, evidence-informed methods that focus on real problems. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy depending on what a person needs. In sessions she helps clients identify patterns, try new coping skills, and set small, achievable goals.
Her style is warm and interactive. She aims to build rapport quickly and to support people without judgment. That can mean coaching on emotion management, practicing breathing and grounding techniques, or breaking down a problem into manageable steps.
Over her career she has worked with a wide range of concerns including grief, parenting strain, relationship and family issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and multicultural concerns. She helps people talk through life transitions and develop day-to-day strategies to feel steadier.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to therapist availability. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Florida, Utah
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches shape online care
Denise commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Trauma-Focused Therapy in her work. CBT helps people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns through practical exercises and homework. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding and reducing the impact of past traumatic events and teaching coping tools to manage strong reactions.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then suggest approaches to try. Clients and the therapist check in together and adjust methods as progress and comfort change.
Confirm the available session options before booking, since the biography does not list specific formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life and reduce time spent traveling. It also allows for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight or for working through skills between in-person obligations. Licensed professionals can use these approaches effectively in remote work when the format fits the client's routine and goals.
At a glance
- Listed location
- Florida
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Credentials
- LMHC, LCMHC
- Languages
- English
- License (Florida)
- LMHC · No. MH20095
- License (Utah)
- LCMHC · No. 13848571-6004
- NPI
- 1942960133
As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Denise helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, grief, parenting strain, relationship and family issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and interactive. She focuses on practical steps, skill building, and respectful, nonjudgmental support.
What is her background and experience?
She has ten years of experience working with adults and adolescents on a range of mental health and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the credential LMHC and LCMHC and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify particular formats.
How does cost work for therapy with her?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with scheduling?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Before you start
- Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
- Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
- If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.