Denise O Connor

Denise O Connor is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with seven years of clinical experience. She practices from a person-centered stance and prioritizes the client’s goals when planning treatment. Denise uses straightforward methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and trauma-related concerns.

She trained at Lindsay Wilson College in Kentucky and has worked in community mental health and for the Veterans Health Administration. That background gave her experience with a wide range of issues including mood disorders, insomnia, addiction, and personality-related concerns. Denise also supports people facing grief, life changes, and challenges tied to adoption or aging.

Her approach is practical and focused on measurable progress. She often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Solution-Focused ideas for depression and anxiety. For sleep problems she favors Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia, and she brings Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills when emotional regulation is needed.

Denise structures therapy around clear goals and typically plans a limited number of sessions to address stated objectives. She aims to respond to messages within 12 hours and offers evening and weekend live sessions to fit busy schedules. Her style is direct and collaborative, helping people build skills they can use day to day.

People looking to address stress, ADHD symptoms, substance use, or relationship and communication problems can expect a focused, goal-oriented process. Denise encourages questions and will work with each person to shape a plan that fits their life.

How her approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small steps toward a meaningful life while learning to accept hard thoughts and feelings. It can help with anxiety, depression, and stress by shifting attention to what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the links between thoughts, behaviors, and symptoms and uses practical exercises to change sleep habits or reduce worry. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation and coping skills for intense moods and interpersonal distress.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Denise will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those aims. If an approach doesn’t feel right, she will adjust the plan so the work matches what the client needs and hopes to achieve.

The therapist’s profile notes evening and weekend live sessions, but session formats are not fully specified here. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know whether video, phone, or other formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow brief check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Working online still focuses on skill practice, tracking progress, and setting concrete goals that carry into everyday life.