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Denise Stinson

Denise Stinson

LMSW

Michigan

Compassionate help for life transitions

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At a glance

Credentials
LMSW
License
LMSW, Michigan / 6801092777
Experience
10 years
Languages
English
Location
Michigan

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    • Motivational approach
    • Strengths focused
    • Practical tools

    About Denise

    Denise Stinson is a licensed Master of Social Work who helps people facing grief, stress, anxiety, depression, and major life transitions. She works with individuals who want to take active steps toward change and recovery. Her tone is empathic and nonjudgmental, and she focuses on practical steps people can use right away.

    Denise draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change. She also uses Client-Centered methods that put the person’s goals first. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try small experiments that can shift feeling and behavior.

    With ten years of experience, Denise has supported people dealing with caregiving strain, chronic illness and pain, cancer, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and aging issues. She also helps people facing multicultural stressors and complex medical and emotional co-morbidity. She listens for what matters most and tailors sessions around those priorities.

    Her style emphasizes strengths the person already has and realistic, stepwise goals. Sessions include talking through problems, setting small achievable steps, and adjusting plans as needed. Denise can also connect people to community resources when additional supports are useful.

    People who choose Denise often want direct, practical work and a steady supportive presence. She invites clients to bring their concerns and to try approaches together that fit their life and pace.

  2. How Denise Uses Different Therapy Approaches Online

    Denise blends several practical approaches to help people make changes. Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change and build internal motivation. It is useful when someone feels stuck or uncertain about next steps.

    Client-Centered Therapy shapes sessions around the person’s goals and perspective. In this style the therapist listens closely and follows what the client says matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors and tries small experiments to reduce anxiety or improve mood.

    Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Denise will collaborate with clients to figure out which methods fit their goals and preferences. That decision is revisited as progress is made so the plan stays useful and practical.

    For online work, confirm the exact session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce time spent traveling, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people meet from whichever setting helps them focus, whether that means sitting at a quiet desk or taking a brief call during a break. Ask about current session formats when you start the matching process to choose what will work best.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    GriefCoping with life changes

    Also works with

    Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression

    Additional focus areas

    Aging and geriatric issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCoping with natural or human-caused disasterHospice and end-of-life counselingMulticultural concerns

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    10+ years

    Listed in

    Michigan

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Denise commonly work with?

    She focuses on grief, coping with life changes, stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, and family-related concerns.

    What is her therapeutic style like?

    The approach is empathic and nonjudgmental, emphasizing collaboration and practical steps. She uses gentle encouragement and goal setting to move work forward.

    How much clinical experience does she have?

    Denise brings ten years of experience supporting people through caregiving strain, chronic illness and pain, aging concerns, and end-of-life issues.

    What credentials and location apply to her practice?

    She holds an LMSW, which is a Master of Social Work clinical credential, and practices in Michigan.

    Which languages are sessions available in?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can people outside the United States work with her?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How does pricing work for sessions?

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

    How do I begin working together?

    Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule 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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