- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- CBT for insomnia
- Emotion regulation skills
About Denise
Denise O Connor is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with seven years of clinical experience. She practices from a person-centered perspective and aims to shape treatment around each client's needs. Denise commonly helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, mood disorders, and trauma.
She holds a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Lindsay Wilson College in Kentucky. Her work history includes roles at a community mental health center and the Veterans Health Administration, where she developed experience with depression, personality concerns, and addiction-related problems.
Denise uses approaches that fit the individual rather than a single method. She often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and solution-focused ideas for mood and anxiety concerns. For sleep problems she relies on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia techniques. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are offered to help people manage strong emotions.
Sessions are goal-oriented and intended to show measurable progress over a limited number of visits when appropriate. Denise emphasizes collaboration and practical strategies that people can use between meetings. She communicates promptly and aims to respond to messages within 12 hours.
Her practice supports people facing grief, addiction, ADHD, anger, self-esteem and life transitions, among other issues. People who want to begin are asked to use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to schedule based on availability.
She holds a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Lindsay Wilson College in Kentucky. Her work history includes roles at a community mental health center and the Veterans Health Administration, where she developed experience with depression, personality concerns, and addiction-related problems.
Denise uses approaches that fit the individual rather than a single method. She often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and solution-focused ideas for mood and anxiety concerns. For sleep problems she relies on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia techniques. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are offered to help people manage strong emotions.
Sessions are goal-oriented and intended to show measurable progress over a limited number of visits when appropriate. Denise emphasizes collaboration and practical strategies that people can use between meetings. She communicates promptly and aims to respond to messages within 12 hours.
Her practice supports people facing grief, addiction, ADHD, anger, self-esteem and life transitions, among other issues. People who want to begin are asked to use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to schedule based on availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Kentucky
Languages
English
How her approaches shape online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice their thoughts and values, then take actions that line up with what matters. It can help with persistent worry, stuck patterns, and decisions about how to move forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) targets sleep habits and unhelpful thinking about sleep; it uses step-by-step changes to improve rest and reduce nighttime worry. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving day-to-day coping.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Denise works with each person to pick and adapt methods that match their goals and preferences. She invites feedback and adjusts the plan as progress is made so therapy stays focused and useful.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available session options before booking so they match your needs. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow evening or weekend scheduling, reduce travel time, and make brief check-ins simpler when life is hectic. Ask about scheduling and message response expectations when you start so sessions fit into your routine.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Denise commonly address?
She commonly helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, trauma and substance-related issues. Additional areas include grief, ADHD, anger, self-esteem and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
Denise uses a person-centered approach that lets the client guide treatment choices. She combines that with practical, evidence-informed methods to meet specific goals.
What professional background does she bring?
She has seven years of clinical experience and has worked at a community mental health center and the Veterans Health Administration.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, licensed in Kentucky and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions arranged and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Denise?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's stated availability.