LPC

Denise McCarson, LPC

Experience30 years
LocationTexas
Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy

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About Denise

Denise McCarson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with three decades of clinical experience supporting people through complex emotional and behavioral challenges.

Background and approach

She has worked across outpatient, crisis intervention, intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, hospital, and residential settings, developing a broad understanding of issues such as depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, grief and loss, addictions and recovery, and life transitions. Her long career also includes attention to ADHD, compassion fatigue, panic disorder, and aging-related concerns.

Her therapeutic manner is collaborative and respectful, blending techniques from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and existential ideas. This integrative approach allows her to tailor treatment plans to an individual's situation rather than relying on a single method.

Denise emphasizes practical skills alongside exploration of meaning, helping clients manage symptoms while working toward clearer values and goals. She values the courage involved in seeking help and aims to meet people where they are, offering a thoughtful partnership focused on coping strategies, emotional regulation, and recovery.

Denise welcomes the opportunity to support those ready to take steps toward improved functioning and well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Denise integrates evidence-informed methods to address mood, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) brings skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially useful for intense emotions and relationship difficulties. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages mindfulness of inner experiences while helping clients clarify values and take committed action toward meaningful goals.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then adapts techniques from these models to create a tailored plan rather than applying a single method rigidly. This partnership helps ensure methods are aligned with what the client hopes to achieve.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility and ongoing access to care. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access consistent support from licensed professionals regardless of location within the state.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, relationship and trauma-related concerns, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and ADHD, as well as mood and panic disorders.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

The approach is respectful and interactive, combining client-centered listening with techniques from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and existential ideas to create individualized treatment plans.

What level of experience does the therapist have?

Denise brings 30 years of counseling experience and has worked across settings such as outpatient care, crisis intervention, intensive outpatient programs, partial hospitalization, hospitals, and residential treatment.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with the designation TX LPC 12689 and practices in Texas.

Which languages are available for sessions and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

In what session formats can clients meet with her?

Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what works best for their needs.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

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

What steps are required to begin working together?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Grief Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterIsolation / loneliness Mood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English

What Denise can help with

Denise McCarson works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, and coping with life changes.

Denise works with depression, bipolar, anxiety, and grief/loss.

How Denise approaches therapy

Denise's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy.

Experience and training

Denise is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Texas.