- ACT and CBT
- Client-centered care
- Mindfulness methods
About Denise
Denise Owen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with 34 years of experience. She lists stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, parenting concerns, self-esteem problems, addictions, LGBT issues, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and other concerns among her focus areas. Denise aims to learn what each person needs before deciding how to work together.
Her background spans inpatient and outpatient care, including time at a state psychiatric hospital, a medical hospital, work on a military base, and roles in several outpatient agencies. She earned a Master of Social Work and has worked across multiple states, bringing a wide range of settings into her practice. Denise has worked with people facing severe, long-term psychiatric conditions, hospice patients, those struggling with addiction, and people coping with grief, anxiety, and PTSD.
She uses a flexible approach and often starts by assessing the person and setting client goals together. If an approach doesn’t fit, she switches to another method rather than persisting with something that isn’t helpful. Building rapport comes first, and she prefers to agree on next steps once a clear picture is established.
Denise continues professional learning through seminars and conferences to widen her perspective on medical, psychological, and cultural issues. She has taught community college psychology and sociology classes and spent over a decade teaching in a homeschool network on topics from creative writing to sign language.
Outside clinical work she has published two children’s books and enjoys a variety of interests that inform her teaching and therapeutic style. She compares therapy to going to the gym: it can feel hard to start, but many people feel better after they attend.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Denise uses several evidence-informed approaches. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed steps toward them, which can help with anxiety and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior to reduce distress and supports practical skill building for things like worry and sleep problems. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment attention and simple practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Denise treats that as a collaborative process - she will assess needs, discuss options, and agree on methods together. If one method does not seem useful, she will try a different approach so the work fits the person’s goals and preferences.
The biography does not list which session formats are used, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and mindfulness exercises to online sessions so practical skill practice and goal-setting continue between meetings.
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Experience
34+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, parenting concerns, self-esteem issues, addictions, LGBT matters, trauma and many related concerns.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She starts by assessing each person and setting client goals together, then uses clinical techniques that fit those goals and switches approaches if needed.
How much experience does she have?
She has 34 years of experience in social work, including both inpatient and outpatient settings and work with hospice, military-related contexts, and addiction services.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina and practices from that state.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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