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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Denise
Denise Garner is an Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with 25 years of professional experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. She focuses on practical steps for coping with life changes and offers support around aging and geriatric concerns, caregiver stress, divorce and separation, and hospice or end-of-life issues.
Garner guides conversations in a straightforward, person-centered way. She listens to what matters most, then uses collaborative techniques to set small, achievable goals. Sessions aim to identify what isn’t working now and try clear, behavioral steps to change it.
Her approach blends client-centered conversation with cognitive behavioral methods to notice and adjust unhelpful thinking and behavior. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or ambivalent about change. Solution-Focused Therapy is used to find and repeat what already helps in daily life.
Denise keeps language simple and practical during sessions. She talks through specific strategies for coping, managing mood, and handling transitions. Work may include short skill-building exercises, problem-solving, and reviewing progress between meetings.
People looking for straightforward, goal-oriented support may find a good fit. She conducts sessions in English and does not accept international clients. Fees vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the brief matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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How her approaches translate to online sessions
Denise uses client-centered conversation to focus on what you want to change. That approach emphasizes listening, reflecting, and shaping goals from the client’s priorities. It helps when someone needs space to sort feelings and decide next steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her work targets unhelpful thinking and behavior. Sessions often involve identifying negative thought patterns and practicing small behavioral experiments to test new ways of acting. This method is useful for anxiety, depression, and mood management.
Motivational Interviewing supports clients who feel unsure about making changes. It involves guided questions and feedback to strengthen motivation and clarify personal reasons to try a new direction.
Finding the best approach is part of the early work. She collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences. That decision is reviewed and adjusted as needed during the course of care.
Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Discuss format preferences during the matching questionnaire and first session so practical arrangements suit daily routines.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem struggles, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, divorce and separation, and hospice or end-of-life counseling.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered approach and practical methods to set small goals. Sessions emphasize clear strategies and collaborative problem solving.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional experience as a social worker in clinical settings.
What credentials and region apply?
She holds an LISW credential and is licensed in Ohio.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.