Therapist profile
Denise Marie, LCPC, LPC
Virginia
Licensed counselor - anger and mood concerns
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- CredentialsLCPC, LPC
- LicenseLCPC, Illinois / 180.005239; LPC, Virginia / 0701015521
- NPI1447919337
- Experience25 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationVirginia
About
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
About Denise
Denise Marie is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 25 years of experience. She practices in Virginia and brings long-term clinical work to people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, anger, mood struggles, and life changes.
She works with adults on practical problems like sleep and eating concerns, career stress, and feeling isolated or stuck. She also supports people coping with grief, trauma and abuse, relationship difficulties, communication problems, and issues around intimacy. Denise helps clients who face co-morbid conditions such as bipolar disorder, ADHD, or substance use concerns.
Her approach mixes several evidence-based methods. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice what matters and make behavior changes. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills for emotional regulation and clearer communication. Mindfulness practices and Motivational Interviewing are woven in for motivation and present-moment awareness.
Sessions focus on concrete skills and real-life problem solving. Conversations aim to reduce reactivity, build coping strategies, and strengthen decision-making. Denise also brings experience from substance abuse treatment, art therapy, health coaching, and clinical supervision to inform her clinical perspective.
She offers work that is direct and practical. If someone wants help with anger that shows up at home or work, Denise will talk through triggers, reactions, and step-by-step strategies to manage them. To begin, follow the online intake steps and schedule an initial session.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Denise commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her work. ACT focuses on clarifying personal values and taking action that aligns with those values while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns.She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to make space for the client's perspective and to build a collaborative relationship. Together the approaches help with emotion regulation, impulse control, coping with anger, and managing stress or addictive behaviors. Denise works with clients to figure out which methods fit their goals and preferences rather than prescribing a single way forward.
Confirm the session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify formats here. Online options can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. The therapist will help adapt sessions to the client's routine and practical constraints, and will discuss how to structure sessions so skills learned in therapy transfer to everyday life.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Virginia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, trauma, grief, relationship and communication problems, and related concerns such as sleep or eating issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style blends ACT, CBT, DBT skills, client-centered techniques, mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing into practical sessions focused on skills and behavior change.
How much experience does she have?
Denise has 25 years of clinical experience that includes counseling, substance abuse treatment, art therapy, health coaching, and clinical supervision.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices in Virginia; the LCPC is also associated with Illinois in her background.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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