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Denise Marie

Denise Marie, LCPC, LPC

Therapist · Virginia · 25+ years of experience

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 Marie is a licensed clinician who blends practical skills with a warm, person-centered style. She holds LCPC and LPC credentials and brings 25 years of experience helping people manage anxiety, depression, addiction, and major life changes. Her approach is straightforward and focused on what will help now.

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

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

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.

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