- Goal oriented
- Patient centered
- Evidence informed
About Denise
Denise Owen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than three decades in social work. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, relationship strain, parenting challenges, addictions, sleep problems, and mood concerns like depression and bipolar disorder. Denise aims to listen first and set goals with each person she meets.
Her work began with internships in child welfare and continued after a Master of Social Work in 1990. Since becoming licensed in North Carolina in 1993 she has practiced in inpatient and outpatient settings, including psychiatric and medical hospitals and community agencies. Her background includes work with hospice patients, people in long-term psychiatric care, inmates, and military-connected individuals across several states.
Denise favors a practical, client-centered approach. She assesses each person’s needs and involves them in choosing how to proceed. If one approach does not fit, she is willing to change course until the person and therapist find something that helps.
Her clinical toolbox includes cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, acceptance and commitment ideas, and mindfulness practices. She stays current through seminars and conferences and draws on a wide range of clinical experiences when helping people tackle life changes, trauma, or ongoing emotional struggles.
Outside clinical work she has taught community college psychology and homeschool classes, and she has published two children’s books. Denise frames therapy like exercise: it can feel hard to start, but many people leave feeling glad they tried.
Therapeutic approaches and online therapy options
Denise integrates cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment ideas into her work. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression. Acceptance and commitment approaches help people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and clarify what matters so they can act toward those values. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Denise aims to collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences, and daily life. She assesses progress and will adjust techniques over time so the plan stays relevant and useful. Session logistics should be confirmed before booking, as the therapist’s profile does not list specific formats. Ask about available options when you contact the service so you can pick what fits your schedule. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy weeks, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when days are tight. It can also let people continue work with a licensed professional across moves within the same state. Confirm current session offerings and scheduling details before you book to ensure they match your needs.Areas of expertise
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Experience
34+ years
Credentials
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Denise address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, addictions, sleep problems, eating concerns, anger, ADHD, and related life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered, practical style that begins with assessment and goal-setting. She adjusts methods when something isn’t working and focuses on collaboration.
What kind of experience does she bring?
Denise has 34 years of experience in social work, including inpatient and outpatient settings, hospice care, and work with military-connected populations across multiple states.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina and practices from that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.