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I am Dr. Cleveland. I am licensed in Alabama with over 10 years of experience in mental health working as a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) in private independent practice (PIP) . I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including bipolar, personality disorders, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, divorce and post-divorce issues, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD, anger management, grief and bereavement, caregiving and ADHD. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.
My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic and rational-emotive counseling. I utilize mindfulness and grounding with many clients. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.
I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Blended Family Issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Military and Veterans Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality Disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Trichotillomania, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
AL LICSW 3655C
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Denise Cleveland. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Dr. Cleveland is a great listener, warm, and incredibly thoughtful and honest with her advice/feedback.
Written on Jan 11, 2021 after therapy with Denise for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Its been the most helpful form of councelling at a time when needed. She is amazing and I strongly recommend her
Written on Dec 12, 2020 after therapy with Denise for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Dr.Cleveland is always there if I need to talk. She offers extra sessions very frequently. She checks in every few days. I found her to be kind and compassionate. She really puts herself out for her clients. Thank you Dr.Cleveland!
Written on Nov 29, 2020 after therapy with Denise for 2 months on issues concerning depression, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I was nervous when I first started this whole process and wasn’t sure how well I would do. I was originally matched with someone else and it didn’t work, but when I got matched with Dr. Cleveland it was like it was meant to be! She is everything I want in a therapist and more. She is supportive, funny, caring and just a wonderful person to talk to. She gives great advice, and goes the extra mile to check in on off days and provides worksheets and links that provide more insight and help to develop skills. I always look forward to having a session because I know I will come out of it having made progress no matter how big or small.
Written on Nov 28, 2020 after therapy with Denise for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties
Dr. Cleveland is very thoughtful and amazing in many ways. She always supports you fully and gives you tools for improving current situation with healing inner wounds. She is free spirited person and I fully enjoyed our sessions.
Written on Nov 12, 2020 after therapy with Denise for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
Dr. Cleveland is an expert in her field. And with just one session talking to her gave me good relief.
Written on Oct 20, 2020 after therapy with Denise for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem