- CBT strategies
- Client-centered work
- Mindfulness tools
About Denise
Denise Carey is a Pennsylvania licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 24 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, and addiction. She also supports those coping with trauma, grief, ADHD, and related challenges listed in her practice focus.
Over two decades in behavioral health have included work with children, adolescents, and adults. Denise has provided crisis assessments for civilians and veterans facing suicidal thoughts, and she has offered counseling for a wide range of emotional and life difficulties. That background shapes a steady, practical approach to sessions.
Denise uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow the person's lead and build on their strengths. She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and shift patterns of behavior. Motivational Interviewing is used when people want to change habits or reduce substance use.
When relationship concerns arise she draws on the Gottman Method to improve communication and problem-solving between partners. Mindfulness techniques are woven into sessions to help with stress, anger regulation, and grounding after traumatic experiences. Sessions focus on real skills people can use between meetings.
Her style is straightforward and focused on collaboration. Denise works with each person to set clear goals and track progress over time. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and practical details.
Approaches used in online sessions and how they help
Denise commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy to focus on each person's priorities and strengths. This approach involves listening closely and shaping sessions around what the person wants to work on, which can help when anxiety or life changes feel overwhelming.She also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. CBT gives concrete tools for reducing anxiety, changing avoidance, and practicing new responses to stressful social situations.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with clients to choose or combine methods based on goals, preferences, and what shows the best progress over time. That conversation often happens in the first few sessions and can be adjusted as needed.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which online formats are offered. Many people find remote sessions help fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Discussing practical details up front makes it easier to plan appointments around work, caregiving, or school commitments.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and parenting issues, trauma and abuse, grief, ADHD, and other concerns listed in her practice areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She combines Client-Centered Therapy with CBT, solution-focused techniques, and motivational interviewing to set goals and teach skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has 24 years of experience in behavioral health, including crisis assessments for civilians and veterans.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Pennsylvania LCSW and practices from Pennsylvania.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.