- Client-centered approach
- Goal focused
- Experience with adoption
About Denise
Denise Black Winston is an LPC who focuses on practical, down-to-earth support for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and major life changes. She emphasizes listening first and helping people feel heard. Denise aims to help clients build confidence, manage cravings or addictive behavior, and find clearer ways forward.
Before becoming a counselor, she spent many years in child welfare and social work across multiple states. That background shaped her view of family concerns and the realities that caregivers face. She brings nine years of counseling experience in Georgia to her current work and draws on earlier social work roles when relevant.
In sessions she uses Client-Centered techniques to follow each person's priorities. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and Solution-Focused ideas to set short-term goals. These approaches are used to address issues like grief, social anxiety, isolation, and problems related to adoption and foster care when clients bring them up.
Denise works in plain language and focuses on small, practical steps clients can use between sessions. She helps people talk through family problems, strengthen self-love, and reduce symptoms of anxiety or depression. Her style is calm and steady, with an emphasis on building skills that fit everyday life.
People who choose her can expect straightforward talk, gentle challenge, and help making changes that matter. She asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability.
How her approaches work in online therapy
Denise uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow each person's lead and create a supportive conversation that focuses on the client's priorities. This approach helps when someone needs space to talk through feelings and decide what matters most to them.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and challenge unhelpful thoughts and to build specific coping skills. CBT is useful for anxiety, low mood, and some addictive behaviors because it breaks problems into smaller, workable parts.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Denise will work with each client to pick methods and goals that match their needs and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts plans so sessions stay focused and relevant.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find that virtual work still supports real progress when paired with concrete goals and at-home practice.
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Experience
9+ years
Credentials
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, low self-esteem, and family problems. Adoption and foster care issues are also listed as a focus area.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is person-focused and practical. She listens first, then uses goal-oriented strategies and thought-challenging tools to make small measurable changes.
What is her professional background?
She has nine years as a licensed professional counselor and many earlier years working in child welfare and social work across several states. That history informs her approach to family and caregiver concerns.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is an LPC licensed in Georgia. Her practice location is listed as Georgia.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.