- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Denise
Denise Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 17 years of clinical experience. She works with people who are coping with stress, anxiety, addictions, mood concerns such as bipolar disorder, and issues related to LGBTQIAA+ identity and alternative sexual lifestyles.
She uses straightforward conversation to help people sort out what matters most. Sessions are focused on practical steps and on noticing what patterns keep problems going. Denise draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools to help manage intense emotions and reduce anxiety symptoms.
Her style blends Client-Centered Therapy with motivational techniques to support change. That means clients set goals and Denise helps them test small changes between sessions. Mindfulness practices are offered as simple exercises to notice thoughts and bodily responses without judgment.
She has worked across a range of concerns for nearly two decades, including relationship strain, parenting stress, grief, trauma and issues tied to substance use. Denise also addresses more specific topics such as ADHD, panic attacks, codependency, and fertility-related stress.
In sessions she will outline clear steps, try out strategies together, and adjust plans based on what works. People who seek help can expect direct feedback, practical skills training, and collaborative problem solving.
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Denise works with methods that focus on clear skills and real-life practice. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxious reactions and panic symptoms through step-by-step exercises. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving coping, using short practices and behavioral experiments to test what helps.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy techniques to keep sessions collaborative. That means decisions about what to try are made together, and goals are adjusted based on progress and preference. Finding the best mix of approaches is part of the work and will be shaped by the client's needs and responses.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats were not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, or reduce travel time. It can also support practicing skills between sessions and reviewing exercises together during meetings.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, mood disorders including bipolar, relationship and family issues, trauma, grief, and related areas such as ADHD and panic attacks.
What is her therapeutic approach?
She combines Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools, plus mindfulness and motivational interviewing to help people change behavior and manage strong emotions.
How much experience does she have?
Denise has 17 years of professional work experience in counseling and related clinical settings.
What credential and location information is listed?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients.
How are costs managed?
Cost varies with location and services. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the system.