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- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Emotion-focused work
About Denise
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 20 years of experience, Denise Mason helps adults work through stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and related concerns. She practices in North Carolina and uses client-centered work alongside cognitive behavioral and mindfulness approaches to address day-to-day struggles and mood concerns.
Denise keeps sessions direct and practical. She focuses on clear goals for mental health, personal life, and work. She uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to look at thinking patterns and from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and mindfulness to build coping skills. Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas inform how she talks about relationships and emotions.
Her background includes a Master of Social Work and a long career in clinical social work. Over two decades she has supported people dealing with grief, parenting stress, relationship strain, career issues, bipolar disorder, and life transitions. She also works with people in the LGBT community and those facing trauma and abuse.
Sessions tend to be straightforward and goal-oriented. Denise values honest, candid conversation and brings a down-to-earth presence to sessions. She also uses motivation-focused techniques when people are trying to make behavior changes related to health, substance use, or daily routines.
People who choose her often want practical tools for coping, clearer patterns in relationships, and help managing major life changes. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
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How Denise uses specific approaches in online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on the client's perspective and priorities. Sessions concentrate on listening, understanding what matters most, and helping the client set their own goals. This approach supports issues like stress, low self-esteem, and relationship concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior. It uses practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking and build new routines, which can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) contributes skills for managing intense emotions and improving distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss needs, goals, and preferences and recommend a mix of methods to try. Adjustments are made over time based on what helps the client make progress.
Confirm current session formats before booking because the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by removing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins on a break. Clients should check which session types are offered and choose what fits their schedule and technology.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, Florida, South Carolina, Vermont, New Jersey
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Denise address?
Focus areas include stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family issues, parenting, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
What therapeutic approaches are used in sessions?
She uses client-centered work combined with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and mindfulness techniques depending on the issue.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Denise has 20 years of experience in clinical social work and has worked with a wide range of mood, adjustment, and trauma-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the credentials LICSW and LCSW and practices in North Carolina.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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