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Denise Smith

Denise Smith

LPC

Texas

Motivational, respectful, practical counseling

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At a glance

Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Texas / 64999
Experience
17 years
Languages
English
Location
Texas

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    • Motivational approach
    • Focus on mood
    • Addiction support

    About Denise

    Denise Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 17 years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, mood disorders, and relationship concerns. Denise aims to treat each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion from the first contact.

    She works in a conversational style that adapts to the person sitting across from her. Denise uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy and cognitive behavioral ideas to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

    Denise often helps people dealing with trauma, grief, and intimacy-related issues. She also supports those navigating LGBT and gender dysphoria issues, alternate sexual cultures, and fertility or blended family stress. Practical coping skills for panic, anger, and self-esteem are part of her work.

    Her background includes long-term practice with addictions, co-morbidity, dissociation, and mood disorders such as bipolar disorder and depression. Denise pays attention to the whole picture, including family problems, first responder stress, and codependency patterns.

    Sessions are shaped around each person’s goals and preferences. Denise works with people on concrete steps like craving management, emotion regulation, and rebuilding trust. She encourages small, steady changes that add up over time.

  2. How these approaches translate to online therapy

    Denise uses Motivational Interviewing to help people discover their own reasons to change, such as cutting back on substances or improving daily habits. This approach focuses on listening and drawing out a person's motivations rather than telling them what to do. Client-Centered Therapy is about offering a respectful, nonjudgmental space so people can talk through feelings and make their own choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts affect actions and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and handle panic.

    Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Denise will work with each person to see which methods fit their goals, needs, and personality. She adapts the plan over time based on what helps most and what feels manageable for the person.

    The practical benefits of online therapy often include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy life. People can choose times that work around work, caregiving, or school. If you want to know what session options are currently offered, please confirm those details when you book so the format fits your needs.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTBipolar disorderDepression

    Also works with

    Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changesADHD

    Additional focus areas

    Antisocial personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCo-morbidityCodependencyDissociationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingInternal Family Systems

    Experience

    17+ years

    Listed in

    Texas

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What issues does Denise commonly address?

    She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting strain, ADHD, and related mood and panic problems.

    How would you describe her therapeutic style?

    Her style is conversational and person-focused. She uses Motivational Interviewing alongside client-centered and cognitive behavioral ideas to help people set and reach practical goals.

    What is her professional background?

    Denise has 17 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including addictions, mood disorders, dissociation, and blended family issues.

    What credentials and where is she based?

    She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Texas and practices from that state.

    Does she provide sessions in other languages or internationally?

    Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

    What session formats are available?

    The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

    How are sessions priced?

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

    How do I begin working with Denise?

    Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist 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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