Denise Marie, LCPC, LPC
Compassionate, practical therapy for real-life change
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At a glance
- Listed location
- Virginia
- Experience
- 25+ years
- Credentials
- LCPC, LPC
- Languages
- English
- License (Illinois)
- LCPC · No. 180.005239
- License (Virginia)
- LPC · No. 0701015521
- NPI
- 1447919337
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- Person-centered care
- Values-based work
- Mindfulness tools
About Denise
Denise uses methods that fit each person's needs rather than one fixed plan. Sessions often include ways to notice and change unhelpful thoughts, build coping skills, and connect with personal values. She also uses mindfulness tools to reduce stress and improve daily focus.
Her background includes work in substance abuse treatment, art therapy, health and wellness coaching, and clinical supervision. That range lets her mix practical recovery strategies with supportive listening and goal-oriented work. She has worked with teens and adults on mood disorders, addiction, anger, and relationship concerns.
Denise pays attention to grief, trauma, and loss and helps people rebuild after difficult events. She also offers support for parenting stress, sleep and eating issues, and career-related strain. Aging and geriatric issues are among the additional areas she focuses on.
In sessions she emphasizes collaboration. Expect clear tools you can try between meetings and simple ways to track progress. The goal is to make therapy useful and usable in everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Illinois, Virginia
Languages
English
How Denise’s Approaches Work Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values. It focuses on action and reducing the struggle with painful thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches practical skills to shift them, which can help with anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. Mindfulness Therapy trains simple noticing skills to reduce reactivity and improve attention for everyday life.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Denise will talk with each person about goals and daily challenges, then suggest techniques to try. That collaborative process makes it easier to pick methods that feel useful and realistic for the person’s situation.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use tools learned in therapy right where they live and work, so progress can be practiced between meetings.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Denise address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and many everyday struggles like sleep, eating, parenting, and career stress.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is integrative and client-centered, mixing practical skill-building with listening and support. She tailors methods to each person's goals and needs.
How much experience does she have?
Denise has 25 years of experience in counseling, substance abuse treatment, art therapy, health and wellness coaching, and clinical supervision.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices in Virginia with licensure tied to Illinois and Virginia as noted.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.