- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
About Dena
Dena Walker is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Idaho with 10 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, depression, and life changes, and lists social anxiety and phobia among her focus areas.
Her approach uses straightforward talk and practical tools. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to address thought patterns, emotional moments, and coping skills. Mindfulness techniques and solution-focused work are also part of sessions to help people with concrete steps and short-term goals.
Sessions typically look like a mix of conversation and skill practice. People can expect to notice unhelpful thinking, try different responses, and learn ways to manage panic or strong emotion. Work on communication and money or workplace stress often centers on small, usable strategies rather than lengthy theory.
She has experience across community and clinical settings during her ten years in the field. That background informs how she helps with caregiver stress, isolation, guilt, and mood symptoms. The aim is to make strategies fit day-to-day life so people can try them between appointments.
Before a first meeting she asks about what brings someone in and what has helped or not helped before. That discussion guides which therapy methods are used and what goals to set together.
How cognitive and skills-based approaches work online
Many sessions include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior to find practical ways to reduce anxiety and overcome avoidance. CBT often involves short exercises, thought records, and behavioral experiments to try between sessions.Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. DBT-style skills can be useful for managing panic attacks, intense emotions, and relationship stress through step-by-step practice.
Finding the right mix of approaches happens together. The therapist will review goals and past efforts, then suggest starting points and adjust methods based on what works. That collaborative process helps choose whether to lean more on CBT, DBT skills, mindfulness, or solution-focused steps.
Confirm current session formats before booking because the biography does not specify them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals commonly use these benefits to make therapy practical and sustainable for everyday schedules.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Idaho
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship issues, and life changes. Social anxiety and phobia are listed among her focus areas.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions combine talk with practical tools and skill practice. The focus is on clear steps to manage feelings and behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years working as a counselor. That experience includes work with mood and stress-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Idaho. The LPC credential appears as provided.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen subscription plan.
How do I begin a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session. That starts the intake and planning conversation.