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- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Denise
Denise Smith, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas, has 17 years of clinical experience. She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, mood disorders including bipolar, and concerns related to sexual identity and alternative lifestyles. She uses a mix of client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior ideas, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to structure sessions.
Denise focuses on practical talk and skills. Sessions typically include identifying unhelpful patterns, testing small behavior changes, and practicing emotional regulation techniques. She adapts language and pacing so people can follow each step.
Her experience includes helping people manage depression, panic, grief, and relationship or intimacy-related issues. She also addresses parenting strain, blended family problems, and co-occurring substance use concerns. Additional work covers topics such as gender dysphoria, fertility stress, first responder issues, and BDSM or kink culture when relevant to the client.
Denise values straightforward discussion about goals and progress. She uses motivational interviewing when people are unsure about change, and cognitive behavioral tools to challenge thoughts that keep problems going. Mindfulness and DBT-based skills are used for emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
Her approach is practical and problem-focused while keeping respect for individual differences. She helps people break larger problems into manageable steps and tracks what works and what needs adjusting. To begin, prospective clients are asked to complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
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How her approaches translate to online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building the therapy plan around the person's priorities. Online sessions let the therapist and client talk through goals, adjust pacing, and revisit the plan as needed. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets specific thoughts and behaviors with exercises and homework. CBT works well for anxiety, depression, panic, and mood management and can be practiced between appointments. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for managing intense emotions and improving distress tolerance. DBT skills can be introduced in session and then practiced in daily life. Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will review concerns, try different methods, and pick what fits the client's needs and preferences. Clients and the therapist together monitor progress and change course when needed. The biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let people work on skills between meetings and bring real-life examples into conversation. Licensed professionals adapt methods like CBT and DBT for remote work so skills practice and behavioral experiments remain practical.03
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, bipolar and mood disorders, depression, trauma and grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, ADHD, and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
The approach combines client-centered talking with cognitive behavioral methods, dialectical behavior skills, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to focus on practical change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 17 years of professional experience working in behavioral health settings.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a 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.