Therapist profile
Dr. Denise Horton, NJ Psychologist 35SI00468100
New Jersey
New Jersey psychologist - Anger and relationships
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- CredentialsNJ Psychologist 35SI00468100
- LicensePsychologist, New Jersey / 35SI00468100
- NPI1255071650
- Experience30 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNew Jersey
About
- Anger management
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Client-centered care
About Denise
Dr. Denise Horton is a New Jersey psychologist (NJ Psychologist 35SI00468100) with 30 years of professional experience. She works with adults who want to manage anger, handle stress, and navigate relationship and life changes. Her practice also addresses anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, and concerns around sleep and parenting.
She takes a straightforward, person-focused approach. Sessions center on the client's strengths and capabilities. She listens first, then helps people sort options and choose what makes sense for them. She does not prescribe directives but guides conversation toward practical steps clients can try.
Her work draws on Client-Centered Therapy to keep the conversation grounded in the client's perspective. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ideas are used to spot patterns of thinking and behavior that add to anger and stress. Internal Family Systems offers a way to name and work with different parts of oneself when emotions feel divided.
Dr. Horton also uses existential themes to look at values and meaning during major life transitions. She blends these approaches to help people improve communication, increase self-esteem, and regain a feeling of control when emotions escalate. She has experience with first responder and veteran concerns, multicultural issues, and the particular stresses that can produce compassion fatigue.
Practical steps - short coping tools, communication practice, and realistic behavioral plans - are common outcomes of sessions. To begin, prospective clients follow the site's matching and scheduling steps to set a first appointment.
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Dr. Horton commonly draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when working with anger and stress. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's view and priorities, helping people talk through what matters to them and decide practical next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts and actions that fuel anger, and teaches concrete strategies to change unhelpful patterns.She also uses Internal Family Systems ideas when emotions feel mixed or conflicted. This approach helps name different internal parts and gives a way to calm and coordinate them so choices feel clearer. Together these methods aim to reduce reactivity and improve communication in daily life.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to choose which methods to try based on their goals and what feels most useful. That decision is revisited as progress is made so the plan stays practical and relevant.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats were not specified in the biography. Ask about the available session options during the initial scheduling step. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid commuting time so work and family demands are easier to manage.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She works with adults on snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, buildup of resentment, and related relationship conflicts.
How does she approach therapy sessions?
Her style is client-centered and practical. She listens to strengths, then helps people choose steps that fit their life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of professional experience supporting people with anger, trauma, stress, and related concerns.
What is her professional credential and location?
She is a New Jersey psychologist (NJ Psychologist 35SI00468100) practicing from New Jersey.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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