- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy CBT
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy DBT
About Denise
Denise O Connor is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in Kentucky with seven years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, bipolar disorder, addictions, grief, anger, ADHD, and related concerns. Denise uses practical, goal-focused therapy and keeps sessions short-term when that fits the person’s needs.
She trained at Lindsay Wilson College, earning a master’s degree in mental health counseling, and has worked in community mental health and the Veterans Health Administration. Those roles shaped her approach to common and complex problems. She favors focused work with clear goals and measures of progress.
Denise leans on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Solution-Focused ideas for depression and anxiety. For sleep problems she uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to help people manage emotions and reduce reactive responses like anger.
In sessions she uses a client-centered stance, listening first and then matching methods to what people say they want to change. She describes her style as eclectic when needed, combining approaches to address symptoms and daily functioning. Sessions aim to build practical tools and small, measurable steps.
She offers evening appointments and weekend times on Saturday and Sunday according to her schedule. Messages are typically answered within 12 hours. Prospective clients are asked to use the online scheduling flow to complete intake steps before the first appointment.
How her therapeutic approaches work for online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and decide which values matter most. It focuses on taking small actions that align with those values, which can reduce anger tied to feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, behaviors, and sleep. CBT for insomnia teaches practical habits and checks thinking patterns that keep someone awake, which often reduces day‑time irritability.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Denise uses a client-centered process and will help figure out which methods fit a person’s goals and preferences. She combines techniques from different schools when that better serves the immediate problem and the person’s stated aims.
The biography does not specify exact online session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. For issues like anger, anxiety, sleep disturbance, or trauma, the same CBT, ACT, and DBT-informed tools can be used effectively in remote sessions when the therapist and client agree on goals and a plan.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger as part of helping people manage emotions, reduce reactivity, and build healthier responses to frustration.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a client-centered approach and blends evidence-based methods to fit what the person wants to change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working in community mental health and the Veterans Health Administration.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Kentucky LPCC and practices in Kentucky.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.