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- CBT techniques
- Attachment focus
- Emotion work
About Denise
Denise Smith Baril is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida with four years in practice. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, parenting concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, and life changes using approaches she lists such as attachment-based work, client-centered methods, CBT, DBT, and emotionally focused techniques.
Denise emphasizes that each person knows their own story and strengths. She prefers to work collaboratively and to build on what already helps a person cope. Sessions focus on practical skills and clearer understanding of patterns that cause distress.
Her approach blends problem-solving with attention to emotions and relationships. Cognitive behavioral tools are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors. Attachment-informed ideas look at how past relationship patterns shape current responses.
Dialectical behavior skills and elements of emotion-focused work appear when regulating strong feelings or improving closeness in relationships. Client-centered practices shape the pace and direction of sessions so that a person’s goals come first.
Denise also lists additional areas of focus such as aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, autism and Asperger syndrome, cancer, first responder issues, and forgiveness. Her work is practical and goal-oriented while attending to emotions and relationships.
Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking. To begin, follow the site process to complete a matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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Therapeutic approaches and working online
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections. It helps people understand reactions in relationships and improve how they relate to others. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and depression.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Denise will collaborate with each client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That process can include trying different techniques and tracking what helps most.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy schedule and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to have shorter check-ins, arrange sessions around work breaks, or avoid commuting. Confirm the specific session formats offered before booking so arrangements match your needs.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Florida, Louisiana
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and other related problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a mix of client-centered work, attachment-based ideas, CBT, DBT, and emotionally focused techniques. Sessions combine skills practice with attention to emotions and relationships.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of professional practice experience.
Which credentials and location apply?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.