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Online therapist

Denise King

Compassionate, practical therapy for life challenges

Credentials
LPC-MHSP
Experience
10 years
Licensed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Denise

Denise King is a licensed professional counselor with ten years of experience helping people who face addiction, relationship struggles, trauma and self-esteem challenges. She works with clients on issues like depression, grief, intimacy-related concerns, and motivation. Denise emphasizes each person's strengths and respects their perspective on what matters most in their life.

Her style is direct and supportive. She invites people to talk through practical steps and to build confidence one goal at a time.

Background and approach

Denise treats parenting, career worries, eating concerns, ADHD, bipolar-related challenges, and seasonal mood shifts as matters that can be approached in concrete ways. Denise draws on proven, evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person. She focuses on clear goals and steady progress rather than vague promises.

Sessions typically center on problem solving, skill building, and finding workable changes that fit everyday life. Licensed as an LPC-MHSP in Tennessee, she brings a decade of hands-on practice to the work. That background includes assisting people with hoarding, infidelity, and other difficult relationship or life transitions.

Her approach values the client’s expertise about their own story. Starting therapy can feel hard, and Denise aims to make the first steps straightforward. She encourages small actions that build momentum and helps clients stay on track toward their goals.

Evidence-based approaches and online care that fit your life

Denise uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach helps people build new coping skills and routines to manage mood, cravings, or overwhelming thoughts. This method is useful for addictions, depression, and seasonal mood changes. Another frequently used technique emphasizes clear, goal-focused steps to improve relationships and handle difficult life events like infidelity or grief. It helps by breaking big problems into small, manageable actions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Denise collaborates with clients to pick methods that match goals, preferences, and the challenges they bring. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan as progress is made so the direction stays useful and realistic.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit a busy life. These formats allow for flexible scheduling and steady contact between sessions when needed. They make it easier to keep momentum on goals while balancing family, work, and other responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Denise address?
She works with addictions, relationship and trauma issues, low self-esteem, depression, grief, intimacy-related concerns, eating issues, parenting and career struggles. Additional areas include hoarding, infidelity, ADHD, bipolar challenges, and seasonal affective disorder.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and supportive. She focuses on clear goals, skill building, and step-by-step progress while respecting each person’s strengths.
What experience does she bring to her work?
Denise has ten years of professional experience helping people with a range of concerns including addictions, trauma, motivation, and self-esteem.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is licensed in Tennessee as LPC-MHSP with license number TN LPC-MHSP 5222.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Denise offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to meet with clients.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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Experience
10 years
Licensed
Tennessee
Languages
English

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