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Denise Owen, LCSW

  • Experience34 years
  • LocationNorth Carolina
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Denise

Denise Owen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with more than three decades of professional experience in social work and clinical settings.

Background and approach

She draws on a long history of work across inpatient and outpatient environments, including psychiatric and medical hospitals, and brings practical experience addressing stress, anxiety, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, mood disorders such as bipolar and depression, ADHD, parenting and self-esteem challenges, and a wide range of life transitions and trauma-related issues.

Her practice emphasizes collaboration and careful assessment: she prefers to understand each client's goals before selecting therapeutic interventions and will change course if an approach is not effective. Denise uses an integrative toolkit that includes cognitive behavioral strategies, acceptance and commitment techniques, mindfulness practices, and dialectical and client-centered methods.

A longtime learner, she maintains her LCSW through ongoing professional training and draws on teaching and writing experience to make therapy practical, accessible, and relatable. She welcomes clients who are ready to set goals and engage in steady work toward clearer coping, improved relationships, and greater emotional balance.

Therapeutic Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Denise integrates evidence-informed methods into online work, often drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and ADHD-related challenges. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to support values-driven action and to build psychological flexibility when people face painful feelings or difficult life transitions. Mindfulness-based practices are woven into her approach to enhance present-moment awareness and stress management.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process; she begins by assessing each person's goals and preferences and then tailors interventions together with the client. If an approach does not seem to fit, she adjusts the plan so that therapeutic work remains practical and aligned with the client’s needs.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels with remote work. These formats make it possible to maintain continuity of care across distances and to access support in ways that fit daily life, while still working with a licensed professional to build coping skills, manage symptoms, and pursue personal goals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Denise commonly address?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, grief, depression, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, relationship and intimacy problems, addictions, parenting challenges, and trauma-related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and client-centered, beginning with assessment of goals and needs and adapting methods if a chosen technique does not fit the client.
What kind of clinical background does she have?
She has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings, including psychiatric and medical hospitals, and has 34 years of experience in social work and clinical practice.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
Denise holds an LCSW and is licensed in North Carolina with license number NC LCSW C001100.
Does she provide services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available for working together?
She provides online options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefParenting issuesSelf esteem

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

34+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English

What Denise can help with

Denise Owen works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, grief, parenting issues, and self esteem.

Denise works with children with behavioral issues, long-term psychiatric males, hospice patients, and children with developmental issues.

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), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy.

Experience and training

Denise is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in North Carolina, with 34 years of clinical experience.

Therapy style

Denise taught Psychology 101 and Sociology 101 at a community college in NC.