Denise Marie, LCPC, LPC

Denise Marie is a licensed counselor who brings 25 years of experience to her work. She holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices in Virginia. She focuses on addictions along with anxiety, stress, depression, grief, and self-esteem concerns.

She helps people who are navigating life changes, relationship and communication struggles, and the fallout from trauma and abuse. Denise also supports clients dealing with anger, impulsivity, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Her background includes substance abuse treatment and health and wellness coaching.

Her approach is collaborative and tailored to each person. She draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness, Client-Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Sessions emphasize practical skills, clearer thinking, and values-based action.

Denise aims to create a respectful, down-to-earth space for people to talk through problems. She focuses on resilience building, practical coping strategies, and reconnecting people with personal strengths. Progress is paced to each person’s goals and readiness.

People who contact her typically begin with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step. The work often blends problem-focused skill building with attention to life meaning and motivation. Denise offers a steady, experienced presence for those facing addiction and a broad range of emotional challenges.

Approaches that translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then act on what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing specific behavior changes to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices that can lower stress and increase present-moment awareness.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Denise will work with each person to identify goals, try methods, and adjust the plan as needed. Together they decide which strategies fit the person’s needs and lifestyle rather than starting with a fixed method.

Confirm the current session options before booking since specific formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and making scheduling more flexible. It also supports continuing care when life events interrupt in-person visits. Licensed professionals can use these approaches effectively in remote sessions, and the therapist will explain how each method will be used in your sessions when you get started.