Therapist profile
Denise Smith, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - family and parenting focus
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- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- CBT DBT mindfulness
About Denise
Denise Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 17 years of experience. She works with adults who are managing stress, anxiety, mood disorders, addictions, and relationship and family concerns. She also supports people facing issues related to LGBTQIAA+ identity, bisexuality, bipolar disorder, and intimacy-related matters.
Her approach centers on listening first and shaping sessions around what the client needs. Conversations are practical and straightforward. Denise uses dialogue to identify patterns that make life harder and to try out new ways of responding.
She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to break unhelpful thinking and behavior cycles. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used to help regulate strong emotions and improve distress tolerance. Motivational Interviewing can be part of work on addictions or behavior change.
Mindfulness techniques are brought in to help calm the body and steady attention. Client-Centered Therapy frames the relationship so the client’s priorities guide the pace and focus of sessions. Denise has also supported people through grief, trauma, parenting strain, and fertility concerns.
Her background includes many years working with people who have co-occurring issues such as substance use and mood disorders. She aims to create clear next steps each week so small changes add up over time.
How sessions work
How Denise blends approaches for online work
Client-Centered Therapy places the client’s priorities at the center of each session and emphasizes active listening and collaborative goal-setting. This approach helps people who need space to name their own concerns, such as parenting strain, relationship friction, or questions about identity.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and testing small changes. It is useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and mood regulation because it gives concrete skills to practice between sessions.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) supplies emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills. These tools can help when feelings become overwhelming or when someone is working through crises or strong urges.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Denise will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust methods with the client. The choice of strategies is collaborative and based on what is actually helpful in day-to-day life.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy home life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes working with a licensed professional in Texas possible for people living elsewhere, subject to any regional practice rules.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
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What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, trauma, grief, and intimacy-related issues.
What is her general therapy style?
Sessions are client-centered and practical, using conversation to identify patterns and try out new responses. Techniques include CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of professional work experience in counseling and related clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Texas.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm any cross-border licensing or scheduling details during intake.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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