Denise O Connor

Denise O Connor is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with seven years of clinical experience. She practices from a person-centered stance and prioritizes the client’s goals when planning treatment. Denise names clear, measurable goals and often recommends a limited number of focused sessions to track progress.

She trained at Lindsay Wilson College in Kentucky and has worked in a community mental health center and at the Veterans Health Administration. That background gave experience with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, sleep problems, and personality-related difficulties. Her Kentucky LPCC credential is listed as part of her professional identity.

In sessions she uses practical tools from several approaches. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify values and take meaningful steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used for insomnia and sleep struggles. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills support emotional regulation when feelings feel overwhelming.

Denise also draws from client-centered and existential perspectives to keep conversations grounded in what matters to each person. She works with issues such as stress, grief, addictions, ADHD, and identity concerns for LGBT clients, and she addresses a broader range of topics like adoption, aging, and communication challenges.

Evening and weekend appointments are offered, and she aims to respond to messages within 12 hours. Prospective clients can expect a straightforward, goal-focused process that looks to match methods to individual needs.

How Denise Uses Therapy Approaches in Online Work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people name what matters to them and take small, values-driven steps. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress when someone wants practical ways to live toward their goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thoughts and behaviors that keep problems like insomnia or low mood going. CBT for insomnia uses straightforward techniques to change sleep habits and nighttime thinking.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before to choose methods that fit. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific session formats available before booking. The therapist’s profile notes evening and weekend live sessions and prompt message responses, so ask about current scheduling and how sessions are conducted. Online options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins, and reduce travel time while keeping the focus on measurable goals and practical skills.