- CBT methods
- Mindfulness use
- Goal oriented
About Denise
Denise Stuntzner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Oregon with 22 years of clinical experience. She focuses on common life stressors such as anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, grief, addictions, and anger. Denise writes plainly and works in a hands-on way to help people find clearer patterns and practical strategies.
She trained at Portland State University and has worked across healthcare and community settings. Denise has experience in inpatient psychiatric care, emergency evaluations, integrated behavioral health in medical clinics, hospice, rehabilitation, and tribal wellness programming. She has also supervised social work trainees and served as a field instructor for a graduate social work program.
Her style is active, straightforward, and goal-oriented. She uses Client-Centered Therapy alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused approaches. Mindfulness and some neuroscience concepts are woven into sessions when they help the work.
Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Denise helps people create concrete plans to change how they react, cope, and relate. She aims to make therapy practical so daily life feels more manageable.
Denise brings real-world experience from medical and community settings to sessions. Outside of clinical work she continues competitive swimming, skis, travels, and spends time with her sons and pets. That background informs a pragmatic approach to tackling stress, life changes, and problems with anger.
If someone is ready to take a first step she asks them to use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Denise commonly blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy with mindfulness practices. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce reactivity and improve daily coping. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s goals and experience, offering a collaborative place to make decisions about next steps. Mindfulness teaches simple attention and breathing skills that help with stress and anger management.Finding the right mix of these methods is part of the work. Denise will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals and preferences. She frames treatment as a team effort and adjusts methods as progress and needs change.
Session formats were not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also lets people use mindfulness exercises and CBT worksheets during or between sessions to practice new habits in everyday life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, addictions, anger, and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is active, straightforward, and goal-oriented. She combines client-centered work with practical techniques to change thinking and behavior.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 22 years of clinical experience and many more years in human services prior to clinical practice.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Oregon.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.