- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practices
- Solution-focused work
About Denise
Denise Stuntzner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Oregon with 22 years of clinical experience. She lists stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns among the issues she helps people with. Denise practices from a small rural private practice and brings long experience from medical and community settings.
She spent early years in child and family mental health and domestic violence work. Later roles included wellness coordination for a tribal health program, inpatient psychiatric work and emergency evaluations, and integrated behavioral health in primary care. She has also supervised clinical social workers and served as a field instructor for a social work graduate program.
Her style is active and straightforward. She uses client-centered methods and works with people to set practical goals. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior and testing manageable changes.
Denise commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and mindfulness practices. She explains what each step involves and helps people try hands-on strategies between sessions. Treatment often targets everyday problems like sleep, stress, panic, or managing mood and relationships.
She frames therapy as collaborative work that includes skill building and planning. Denise also draws on her background in hospice, rehabilitation, and medical settings when health, caregiving, or chronic illness are part of the picture. People who prefer clear, problem-solving sessions may find her approach fits well.
Approaches used in online sessions and what to expect
Denise commonly blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses clear steps to test and change patterns that cause distress. Mindfulness practices help people notice moment-to-moment experience and build calm attention, which can be useful for anxiety, stress, and sleep difficulties.She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to set short-term goals and identify immediate steps people can try between sessions. That approach zeroes in on what is already working and builds on small changes to create momentum. Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work; she will collaborate with each person to choose approaches that match goals, preferences, and practical needs.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. The therapist will discuss which structure fits the person's schedule and whether exercises or mindfulness practices should be done during or between sessions.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns and related issues such as sleep problems, grief, trauma, and panic attacks.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is active and straightforward with practical, goal-focused sessions that emphasize problem solving and skill building.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 22 years of clinical experience and a long career in community, medical, and behavioral health settings.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Oregon.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.