- Person-centered approach
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Sleep and mood support
About Denise
Denise O Connor is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in Kentucky. She has seven years of experience helping people with anxiety, depression, trauma, sleep problems, addiction, and related concerns. Denise uses a person-centered way of working that keeps the client's goals in focus.
She trained at Lindsay Wilson College in Kentucky and holds a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling. Her background includes work at a community mental health center and the Veterans Health Administration. Those roles gave her experience with a wide range of problems, from mood disorders to trauma and insomnia.
Denise often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and act on what matters. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools when addressing sleep problems and uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to teach emotion management skills. Her style tends to be practical and goal-oriented, with attention to small measurable steps.
Sessions emphasize collaboration and short-term planning so progress can be tracked. She describes an eclectic approach when needed, matching methods to the issue at hand rather than sticking to a single technique. Denise also lists areas such as ADHD, grief, LGBT concerns, and compassion fatigue among the things she helps people with.
She offers evening sessions and daytime appointments on weekends. Messages are typically answered within 12 hours. Prospective clients are encouraged to choose the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire to schedule a first appointment.
How Denise's approaches work for online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take actions that match those values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and for making life changes when motivation feels low. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; it is often used for insomnia and mood issues by teaching practical skills to improve sleep and daily routines. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers concrete tools for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and building better interpersonal skills.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and tailor methods to the client's goals, preferences, and the specific concerns they bring. Clients and the therapist decide together which techniques to use and may shift methods as progress is tracked.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for evening or weekend scheduling, and reduce travel time. It also lets sessions focus on short skills practice, check-ins, and homework that can be done between meetings to support steady progress.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can Denise help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, sleep problems, bipolar mood concerns, addiction, grief, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and related issues.
What is Denise's therapeutic style?
Denise follows a person-centered approach and combines practical methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to meet the client's goals.
What relevant background does she bring?
She holds a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling and has seven years of experience that include work at a community mental health center and the Veterans Health Administration.
Where is Denise licensed and based?
She is licensed as an LPCC in Kentucky and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the U.S. work with Denise?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule an appointment based on the therapist's availability.