- Goal focused
- Evidence informed
- Evening and weekend hours
About Denise
Denise O Connor is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with seven years of clinical experience. She practices in Kentucky and focuses on helping people who are struggling with sleep problems, anxiety, depression, trauma, and related concerns. She uses straightforward, goal-oriented work to help people see progress in a limited number of sessions.
Denise draws from several approaches to match each person’s needs. She often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Solution-Focused strategies for depression and anxiety. For sleep difficulties she uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques tailored to insomnia, and she incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to support emotion regulation when needed.
Her background includes work at a community mental health center and the Veterans Health Administration. That experience shaped a practical approach to common mental health problems, including mood disorders, trauma, personality-related concerns, and addiction. Denise aims to keep therapy focused and measurable so people can track change.
She offers evening sessions on weekdays and daytime availability on Saturdays and Sundays. She also responds to messages within 12 hours in most cases. People who are considering therapy can expect a collaborative plan that sets clear goals and uses exercises and skills between sessions.
Denise emphasizes a person-centered way of working where the client’s priorities guide treatment choices. She welcomes questions about fitting therapy into daily life and about the specific techniques she might use for sleep and rest issues.
How her approaches guide online therapy work
Denise commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and take small steps toward what matters, while learning ways to respond differently to painful thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on changing sleep habits and unhelpful thinking patterns; when tailored for insomnia it teaches routines and behavioral steps that often improve sleep over time.Finding the right approach is a team effort. She will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide whether ACT, CBT techniques, DBT skills, or a blended plan fits best, and then set clear, measurable goals to track progress.
The therapist notes availability for live sessions in evenings and on weekends and replies to messages within about 12 hours. Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, use brief check-ins between commitments, and practice sleep strategies at home so exercises match real routines.
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Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Denise works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, sleep problems, bipolar mood concerns, addictions, grief, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and related issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a person-centered approach and keeps therapy focused on measurable goals. Techniques are practical and often involve skills to practice between sessions.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has seven years of clinical experience and has worked at a community mental health center and the Veterans Health Administration.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds the LPCC credential and practices in Kentucky as a KY LPCC.
Which languages are supported and are international clients served?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography describes evening and weekend live sessions and message response within 12 hours; confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Denise?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.