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Denise Smith, LPC

  • Experience17 years
  • LocationTexas
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Denise

Denise Smith is an LPC based in Texas with 17 years of clinical experience who centers her work on empathic, client-focused care. She draws on client-centered therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space and integrates evidence-based tools such as cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy when helpful.

Background and approach

Her practice emphasizes adapting conversation and treatment to each person’s circumstances rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach. She has supported people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, addictions, and ADHD, as well as relationship and family challenges, trauma and grief, intimacy and parenting issues, and identity-related concerns within the LGBT community.

Additional clinical interests include mood and panic disorders, co-occurring conditions, and work with alternative sexual cultures. Denise aims to meet clients where they are, offering sensitivity, compassion, and collaborative planning to help clients pursue practical changes and improved coping.

Prospective clients who choose to work with her can expect flexible session formats and a focus on tailoring goals and strategies to each person’s needs and life context.

Using Practical Approaches in Online Therapy

Denise often combines client-centered work with cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to support online clients. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and tailoring sessions to each person's values and goals, which helps build trust and clarity about the issues a person wants to address. Cognitive behavioral therapy offers concrete strategies to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, useful for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related challenges, and stress. Dialectical behavior therapy adds skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful when strong emotions or relationship conflicts are present.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and Denise collaborates with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, preferences, and goals. She adjusts pacing and techniques as therapy progresses so the plan evolves in response to what proves most helpful.

Online therapy sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different routines and comfort levels. These options make it easier to attend regular meetings, practice skills between sessions, and maintain continuity of care across locations. The various formats support an accessible, practical pathway for working through stress, mood concerns, relationship issues, and other challenges.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Denise commonly address?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, addictions, ADHD, relationship and family problems, trauma and grief, and intimacy-related issues.
What is her general therapeutic style?
The practice emphasizes a client-centered approach that prioritizes respect and collaboration while integrating methods like CBT and DBT to build practical coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Denise has 17 years of professional experience offering mental health services in a variety of settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Texas under TX LPC 64999.
Does she work with clients who speak other languages or live abroad?
Sessions are conducted in English, and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available with her?
Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to their preferences.
How is cost and billing handled?
Session costs vary with location and therapist availability, and services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCo-morbidityCodependencyDissociationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingInternal Family Systems

Experience

17+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English