- ACT
- CBT
- Mindfulness
About Denise
Denise Owen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with 34 years of experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, parenting challenges, anger, addiction, and mood concerns among other issues.
She has a long history in social work that began with an undergraduate internship and continued after a Master of Social Work in 1990. Her work has included inpatient and outpatient settings, a state psychiatric hospital in North Carolina, a medical hospital in South Carolina, a military base in Virginia, and several outpatient agencies in Pennsylvania. That variety shaped her approach to different kinds of life stress and crisis.
Denise uses a mix of methods and looks at goals with each person first. She prefers to assess what a person needs and then decide together which therapeutic steps to try. If one approach does not fit, she will try another so the work stays practical and focused on results the person can notice.
Her clinical tools include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy. She also keeps learning through seminars and conferences to expand what she brings to sessions.
Outside clinical work she has taught psychology and community classes and has written two children’s books. She describes therapy like going to the gym - sometimes hard to start, but helpful once you begin. Denise emphasizes building rapport before moving into active problem-solving.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Denise uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) among other methods. ACT focuses on noticing thoughts and values and helping a person take actions that line up with what matters to them. It can help with persistent anger, resentment, avoidance, and life transitions. CBT looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches skills to test and change patterns that keep problems going. CBT is often used for anxiety, mood concerns, and anger-related reactions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Denise will collaborate with each person to identify goals and try techniques that fit those goals. If one method does not seem to help, she will suggest different strategies so the person keeps moving forward together with the clinician.
The biography does not specify which online session formats she offers, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people practice skills in their everyday settings and bring concrete examples to sessions. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and CBT techniques to work well in an online setting, and Denise will discuss what will suit the person’s needs and routines.
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Experience
34+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, parenting, anger, addictions, mood disorders and related concerns listed in her specialties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She starts by assessing goals with each person and chooses practical techniques together. If one method does not fit, she shifts to another approach.
How much experience does she have?
She has 34 years of experience in social work, including inpatient and outpatient settings and work with military populations across several states.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, NC LCSW, practicing in North Carolina.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.