Denise Black Winston, LPC - Therapist in Georgia

About Denise

Denise Black Winston uses a Client-Centered approach to help parents and families find practical ways forward. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and family concerns so households can function better. Denise speaks plainly and aims to make sessions feel calm and understandable for worried parents.

Denise earned a master’s degree in Professional Counseling and holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential - LPC. She has nine years working as an LPC in Georgia and nearly three decades in child welfare before becoming a counselor.

Background and approach

That background means she brings hands-on experience with children, families, and the systems that support them. In sessions she listens first and then helps people try small, concrete steps. Denise blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral tools and solution-focused strategies.

That mix helps with habits, negative thinking, and short-term problem solving. She has worked with issues related to adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, codependency, substance use, grief, and family problems. Denise also supports people coping with social anxiety, isolation, and young adult transitions.

Her language for therapy is straightforward and goal-oriented. Parents who want a calm, practical conversation can expect a respectful space to talk through problems. Denise aims to help people build confidence and day-to-day coping skills.

She often pairs listening with clear action steps to try between sessions.

Therapeutic approaches and online flexibility

Denise commonly combines client-centered work with cognitive behavioral therapy to support practical change. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and creating space for a parent or caregiver to speak without judgment; it helps people clarify what matters to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors to find small, testable steps that reduce anxiety and improve mood.

She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy when the goal is short-term problem solving. This approach identifies concrete goals and the next tiny steps toward them, which can be useful for family conflicts and life transitions. Throughout the process she collaborates with clients to choose approaches that fit their goals, values, and daily routines rather than prescribing a single method up front.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options let parents fit counseling into busy schedules and follow up between sessions if needed. Working online makes it easier to maintain regular contact and try techniques in real life, then bring observations back to the next session for adjustment and planning.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Solution-Focused Therapy

Rather than examining the problem at length, this looks at what is already working and builds on it. Sessions tend to be practical and forward-looking, with small achievable steps, which translates readily to shorter online conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address for families?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, coping with life changes, addictions, and grief. Additional areas include adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, codependency, and family problems.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is client-centered with practical tools added in. She listens first, then uses cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused techniques to try small changes and solve immediate problems.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has nine years as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia and many earlier years in child welfare work. That prior work involved direct work with children and families.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC with license number GA LPC LPC007833. She provides services from Georgia.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available online?

She works using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Clients can pick the format that fits their schedule and comfort level.

How do I start a counseling relationship with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing the short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions based on the therapist's listed availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Self esteem

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 9 years
Licensed: Georgia
Languages: English

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