Starting therapy is a brave step and understanding your own story can be tough, but it’s worth it. My goal is to create a space where you can just be yourself, knowing that all parts of you will be met with compassion, expertise, patience and respect. Therapy isn’t a one-size-fits-all process, so I adjust my approach to fit your needs. By blending various therapeutic frameworks, I help you explore the connection between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, moving towards greater self-understanding and change. My down-to-earth style emphasizes collaboration, safety, and a touch of humor as we work together to navigate challenges and build resilience.
I am a LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) in Massachusetts and an LCSW in Michigan with 30+ years of professional experience. I have experience in helping clients of varying ages with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, motivation, self esteem, business coaching and confidence. I work with clients ages 13-90. I am a firm believer in active participation with my clients that fit's their communication and learning style.
I am also uniquely qualified, as a former executive and non profit leader, to coach, support and empower leaders in all industries by providing a personalized approach designed to enhance leadership skills, improve performance, and achieve professional goals.
Taking the first step to seeking a joyful and stress-free life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process. Reach out and schedule time to meet with me. I'm looking forward to meeting you.
Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Multicultural concerns, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
MA LICSW LICSW114151
MI LMSW 6801118588
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Denise is compassionate and caring while still being grounded and approachable.
Written on Mar 05, 2026 after therapy with Denise for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and compassion fatigue
Denise is the type of person/therapist who makes you feel comfortable to heal. I often find myself saying to her, “…that’s what you were saying!” Or “…you knew that, didn’t you” because she makes you feel safe to explore your needs in your own way. She has patiently guided me to find answers in my own way and time, and that’s not easy since my way means I have to experience things so many times in order to really let them sink in. I love that I can laugh about this with her. I always preached about therapy but never truly thought I’d be able to do this work with someone. I’ve never been so confident that I’ll be able to fully heal than currently, with Denise by my side.
Written on Jan 26, 2026 after therapy with Denise for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Denise is very kind and helpful. When we first met, it took a bit of adjusting for me to get used to video meetings, however, it has been fairly good. She is very respectful and kind and lets me talk about whatever is on my mind. She's very good at keeping track of the people in my life, and asks for clarification when I say something confusing. This is the kind of relationship someone should have with their therapist. She's always presenting and/or looking for ways to help me. She keeps things professional.
Written on Dec 15, 2025 after therapy with Denise for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Denise makes me feel like I am heard. She provides a safe place for me to express myself.
Written on Aug 10, 2025 after therapy with Denise for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
At first I was very skeptical. I’ve never been to therapy before. Immediately upon talking to her I realized how wrong I was. She is wonderful. She is comfortable. She is thoughtful. She is insightfull. She is everything I never knew I needed.
Written on Aug 07, 2025 after therapy with Denise for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Denise is kind, patient, direct, and helps me locate various ways and resources to help support my mental health goals.
Written on Jul 17, 2025 after therapy with Denise for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and adhd