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Denise Morgan

Denise Morgan

LCSW

Therapist · Mississippi · 18+ years of experience

Experienced LCSW focused on practical change

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  • Trauma-informed care
  • Strengths-based
  • Goal oriented

About Denise

Denise Morgan, LCSW, helps people manage anger alongside stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, and related concerns. She brings 18 years of clinical experience and listens carefully to what each person says. Her style is warm and respectful, with an emphasis on practical steps people can use between sessions.

She values individual stories and asks questions to understand what matters most. Denise helps clients identify strengths and then builds from those strengths to handle hard moments. Sessions focus on clear goals agreed on at the start, with progress reviewed as therapy continues.

Her work often addresses the effects of trauma, including big events and smaller painful memories that keep resurfacing. She blends client-centered care with evidence-informed techniques such as cognitive behavioral methods, EMDR, solution-focused work, and somatic approaches. This mix is used to help process memories, reduce distress, and change habits that keep problems going.

Denise also supports people facing relationship strain, grief, parenting stress, addiction issues, ADHD, chronic illness or caregiver burden, and challenges around self-esteem and career changes. She respects each person’s beliefs and will include a Christian perspective only when a client requests it.

Sessions are guided by mutual respect and practical problem solving. The focus is on helping people move from feeling stuck to having clearer coping strategies and more manageable day-to-day functioning. To begin, prospective clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule according to availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Solution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

18+ years

Credentials

Mississippi

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person’s experience. The therapist offers empathy and reflects what a client says so they feel heard and can identify strengths to build on. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns and reduce symptoms. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, helps people process distressing memories by pairing focused attention with guided stimulation to reduce emotional charge from those memories.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and which methods might help most. Plans can be adjusted as progress is made so the approach fits the person rather than the other way around.

The original profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online or remote sessions helpful because they can fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, or make it easier to attend regular check-ins. Online work can also allow short follow-up sessions and flexible scheduling to support consistent progress without major disruptions to daily life.

At a glance

Listed location
Mississippi
Experience
18+ years
Credentials
LCSW
Languages
English
License (Mississippi)
LCSW · No. C8005
NPI
1114459450

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 Denise address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting concerns, self-esteem, career challenges, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, chronic illness, codependency, and forgiveness.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She uses a warm, client-centered approach that focuses on listening and identifying strengths. Sessions are practical and goal oriented, with agreed-upon targets and tools to use between meetings.

What is her professional background?

She has 18 years of direct mental health therapy experience working across a range of concerns and life stages. Her work emphasizes trauma processing and practical coping strategies.

What credentials and location are listed?

Denise holds MS LCSW, which denotes a Master of Science and Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She practices in Mississippi.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to know what delivery methods are offered.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling 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.
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