Therapist profile
Denise Marie, LCPC, LPC
Licensed counselor - Family and parenting concerns
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- ACT and CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Substance use support
About Denise
Denise Marie is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 25 years of experience. She is based in Virginia and works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, parenting strain, relationship issues, grief, trauma, and changes in life circumstances.
She uses straightforward, evidence-informed methods to help people make changes they can live with. Sessions focus on practical skills and clearer thinking. Denise mixes conversation with exercises that help people notice patterns and try new responses.
Clients who come with struggles around parenting, family conflict, or intimacy-related matters will find a clinician who listens for what matters most at home. She also addresses issues like ADHD, substance use, sleep and eating concerns, and career stress. Work often includes establishing routines, managing emotions, and improving communication.
Denise draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy. These approaches guide how she structures sessions, teaches coping skills, and practices noticing thoughts and urges without reacting to them immediately.
Sessions tend to balance practical tools with reflective conversation. The focus is on small, steady changes people can test between meetings. New clients are asked to share current struggles and goals so sessions can concentrate on problems that affect day-to-day life at home.
How sessions work
How Denise Uses ACT, CBT and Mindfulness Online
Denise uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take small steps toward them even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise. ACT focuses on noticing unhelpful reactions and choosing actions that reflect what matters most.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thought patterns that drive anxiety or low mood and to practice different ways of thinking and behaving. CBT sessions often include specific skill practice and short exercises to do between meetings. Mindfulness therapy is woven into sessions to help people notice sensations, urges, and emotions without immediately acting on them, which can support parenting, stress, and impulse control work.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. Denise will talk with each person about their goals, test methods for a few sessions, and adjust the focus based on what helps in everyday life. The aim is to pick tools that fit a person’s routine and preferences.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online work lets them fit therapy into a busy day, shorten check-ins when time is tight, or avoid commuting so they can use therapy time more easily. Denise frames online sessions around practical skills and real-life application so therapy can be used between meetings.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Virginia
Languages
English
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What kinds of issues does she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, parenting strain, relationship and family concerns, trauma, grief, and related topics listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style combines client-centered conversation with practical techniques from ACT, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness to build skills and clearer thinking.
How much experience does she have?
Denise has 25 years of clinical experience in counseling, substance abuse treatment, coaching, and supervision.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices in Virginia as indicated in her profile.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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