Therapist profile
Denise O Connor, LPCC
Kentucky
LPCC in Kentucky - Anxiety and Anger
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- CredentialsLPCC
- LicenseLPCC, Kentucky / 175002
- NPI1639319163
- Experience7 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationKentucky
About
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- CBT for insomnia
- Emotion regulation skills
About Denise
Denise O Connor is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in Kentucky with seven years of clinical experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, sleep problems, addictions, anger, ADHD, grief and related concerns. Denise uses clear, focused goals and short-term plans to help people make measurable progress.
She trained at Lindsay Wilson College in Kentucky, earning a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling. Her work history includes roles at a community mental health center and at the Veterans Health Administration. That mix of settings shaped her practical, work-focused style and her comfort with a range of problems from mood disorders to sleep difficulties.
Her everyday approach is client-centered. She helps people set goals together and chooses techniques that fit those goals. Denise often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to address depression and anxiety, and she relies on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy methods for insomnia and sleep problems.
Denise also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills. She can be eclectic when needed, combining approaches to suit a person’s immediate needs. Sessions are intended to be focused, measurable, and time-limited when that suits the person.
She communicates promptly and notes that she responds to messages within about 12 hours. People interested in working with her should follow the site’s booking steps to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Denise commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on noticing thoughts and values, then taking practical steps that match those values. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and problems that keep people stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to change sleep patterns, unhelpful thinking, and behavior.Choosing the right approach is part of the early work. Denise will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That decision is practical and goal-focused rather than locked in from the start, and techniques can be adjusted as progress is measured.
The practical benefits of meeting with a licensed professional online include fitting sessions into a weekday evening or weekend schedule and avoiding travel time. Some people find online meetings easier to fit around work or caregiving, or that brief check-ins work better than long commutes. Confirm the specific session options offered before booking to be sure they match your routine and technology setup.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, sleep problems, addictions, anger, ADHD, grief and related concerns listed in her profile.
What style of therapy does she use?
She practices a client-centered approach and often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for insomnia, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience, including work at a community mental health center and the Veterans Health Administration.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - KY LPCC - and is based in Kentucky.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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