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Denise Carey

Denise Carey

LCSW

Pennsylvania

Warm, practical therapy with an emphasis on motivation

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Pennsylvania / cw016634
Experience
24 years
Languages
English
Location
Pennsylvania

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    • Compassionate listener
    • Goal focused
    • Practical strategies

    About Denise

    Denise Carey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Pennsylvania with 24 years of experience. She has offered behavioral health counseling across age groups and a wide range of concerns. Her approach is grounded in respect and a steady, supportive presence for people facing hard moments.

    She has worked with depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and emotional abuse. She also supports people coping with parenting challenges, relationship stress, anger, ADHD, and grief. Her background includes more than a decade of crisis assessment work for civilians and veterans who have experienced suicidality.

    Denise describes her style as warm and compassionate. She aims to listen first and let the person lead the pace of change. She looks for practical steps that fit into each person's daily life.

    Her work draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques. These methods are used to help people identify goals, test small changes, and build new habits.

    When someone starts, Denise collaborates to build a simple treatment plan that matches their needs and goals. She frames recovery as a process and offers steady support along the way. People who want a pragmatic, respectful guide through life changes often find this approach helpful.

  2. Approaches that guide online work and progress

    Denise commonly blends Motivational Interviewing, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her work. Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons to change and build motivation one step at a time. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the person sets the agenda and is treated as the expert on their life. CBT looks at connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and tests practical changes to reduce distress.

    Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Denise treats this as a collaborative process and will help figure out which methods fit the client's needs, goals, and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan as progress and challenges appear.

    Confirm the available session options before booking, because specific formats are not listed in the biography. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten check-ins when time is limited, or avoid travel time. It also allows continuity of care when schedules shift, while the therapist and client work together to shape sessions that match real-world demands.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

    Also works with

    LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

    Additional focus areas

    AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)EmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    24+ years

    Listed in

    Pennsylvania

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?

    Common concerns include stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and parenting issues, grief, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

    What is the therapist's general approach or style?

    The therapist uses a warm, compassionate style and focuses on collaboration. Sessions emphasize practical steps, listening first, and letting the client lead the pace of change.

    How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

    The clinician has 24 years of experience, including over a decade providing crisis assessments to civilians and veterans facing suicidality.

    What credentials and location are listed for the therapist?

    She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Pennsylvania.

    Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

    Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.

    What session formats are offered?

    Please confirm current session formats before booking since the biography does not specify exact formats.

    How much do sessions cost?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with this therapist?

    Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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