Denise Marie

Denise Marie is a licensed counselor with LCPC and LPC credentials and 25 years of clinical experience. She welcomes people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, anger, depression, and big life changes. Her tone is calm and practical, aiming to make the first step clear and manageable for someone who is worried or overwhelmed.

She uses an integrative approach that adapts to each person. Sessions often mix acceptance and commitment ideas with cognitive-behavioral tools and client-centered listening. Mindfulness and dialectical strategies are also used when they fit the situation. Denise aims to help people notice unhelpful patterns, try small experiments, and build daily habits that feel useful.

Over the years she has supported people with trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, and addiction recovery. She also addresses issues like sleep problems, eating struggles, career stress, and feelings of isolation. Her experience includes work in substance abuse treatment, art therapy contexts, coaching, and clinical supervision.

Denise emphasizes an authentic working relationship and practical steps. In sessions she listens first, then offers strategies you can try between meetings. She focuses on clear goals, steady progress, and rebuilding a sense of control when life feels chaotic.

She practices in Virginia and conducts therapy in English. If you want to explore whether her style matches your needs, start by completing the short matching questionnaire and scheduling a session through the Start Therapy button.

How therapeutic approaches fit into online work

Denise frequently draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when helping people online. ACT focuses on clarifying values and taking small committed actions even when feelings are difficult, which can help with issues like anger and avoidance. CBT looks at thoughts and behavior patterns and uses practical exercises to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and change unhelpful habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and happens together with the therapist. She will listen to your goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan if something does not fit. This collaborative stance helps match methods to your needs rather than forcing one style on everyone.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy day and keeping continuity during life transitions. Online work can make it easier to keep regular appointments, have shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking to see what will work best for your schedule and goals.