- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Solution-Focused work
About Denise
Denise Billings is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC and LCMHC, practicing in Florida with 10 years of experience. She works with adults on problems like stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship strain, and anger. Sessions are offered in English and she notes attention to multicultural concerns.
Denise uses practical, evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. She helps people identify what triggers strong reactions and teaches concrete skills to reduce reactivity. She also draws on solution-focused strategies to set short-term goals and track progress.
Clients can expect straightforward work on coping skills, emotion regulation, and communication habits. Denise outlines steps people can try between sessions, such as brief behavior experiments and skill practice. This keeps progress measurable and focused on daily life changes.
She has experience addressing trauma and its effects on mood and relationships. Trauma-focused methods are used when appropriate to help people process difficult events and reduce their impact on current functioning.
Denise emphasizes practical problem solving for parenting stress, ADHD-related challenges, and the ups and downs of bipolar disorder. Her approach centers on changing specific thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, rather than long abstract discussions. If someone is ready to begin, she asks them to use the site’s matching tools to schedule a first meeting and outline immediate goals.
Approaches used in online sessions
Denise uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and change the behaviors that follow. CBT is practical and focuses on small experiments and skill practice to reduce anger and improve mood.She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. DBT teaches concrete techniques for managing intense feelings, improving frustration tolerance, and handling conflict without escalation.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client decide together which methods fit the person's goals, symptoms, and daily life. That collaborative process can mean trying different strategies and adjusting plans based on what helps most.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm which online options are offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, or allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals can suggest which session length and rhythm will best support skill practice and weekly goals.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Florida, Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, parenting strain, relationship issues, and self-esteem problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and skills-focused, using CBT and DBT techniques and solution-focused steps to change thoughts and behaviors that feed anger.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, trauma, and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LMHC and LCMHC credentials and practices in Florida.
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 available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.