- Person-centered approach
- Goal oriented
- Evening and weekend hours
About Denise
Denise O Connor is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with seven years of experience. She uses a person-centered approach and helps people set clear goals for measurable progress. Denise keeps language simple and practical so conversations stay focused and useful.
She draws on several evidence-based approaches to match what each person needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is a frequent choice when people want to clarify values and take action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used for sleep problems, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are offered for emotion regulation.
Her background includes work in a community mental health center and the Veterans Health Administration. Those roles shaped her experience treating depression, anxiety, trauma, personality-related concerns, and insomnia. She describes her style as adaptable and goal-oriented, often planning a limited number of sessions to address specific problems.
Denise also lists adoption and foster care among her focus areas, alongside concerns such as grief, substance use, ADHD, and relationship or communication problems. She aims to help people navigate life changes with practical strategies and clearer routines.
Sessions are scheduled with attention to fitting into daily life. The profile notes evening availability and weekend hours, and messages are typically answered within 12 hours. Prospective clients are invited to begin by following the site process to match with her and arrange a first appointment.
How therapy approaches translate to online work
Denise commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when helping people online. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on defining what matters to you and taking steady steps toward those values, which can help with anxiety, stress, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the thoughts and habits that affect sleep and mood, offering concrete strategies to improve routines and reduce insomnia.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and which methods fit best. This is a collaborative process that may combine elements of different approaches over time to match your needs.
The profile does not specify session formats here, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use tools like guided exercises, worksheets, and skills practice between meetings to support progress.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist address?
Denise works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, sleeping problems, addictions, grief, anger, ADHD, and issues related to adoption and foster care.
How would you describe the therapist's style?
She uses a person-centered style that focuses on goals and practical steps. Her approach is adaptable and keeps conversations focused on what the client wants to achieve.
What is her professional background?
She has seven years of clinical experience and has worked in a community mental health center and the Veterans Health Administration, which informed her work with trauma, mood disorders, and insomnia.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, listed as KY LPCC, and practices out of Kentucky.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats here; please confirm current session options through the site before booking.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button on the site, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.