Denis Kitchen, LMHC

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Direct, practical therapy for real-life struggles

Details

Name	Denis Kitchen
Credentials	LMHC
Based in	New York
Licensed in	New York
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	3

About Denis

Denis Kitchen is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in New York who helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, and low self-esteem. He supports people facing depression, addiction, grief, sleep problems, and major life changes. Denis also addresses relationship strains, parenting concerns, career worries, and challenges related to LGBT identity and bipolar mood issues.

Denis keeps conversations direct and honest in sessions. He invites people to bring every question to the room and to speak openly about hard feelings.

Background and approach

His style is straightforward and grounded, with a focus on building resilience through real effort and practical steps. He uses Narrative approaches alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, and dialectical behavior strategies.

That mix lets him tailor work to what each person needs, whether that means reworking life stories, learning skills to manage emotions, or clarifying values for better choices. With three years of clinical experience, Denis draws on simple, concrete tools rather than jargon.

He talks through patterns tied to family of origin, commitment and communication problems, control issues, dissociation, and feelings of emptiness. He also helps people facing divorce, immigration challenges, HIV/AIDS concerns, hospice and end-of-life issues, and fatherhood questions. Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients for remote work.

He frames the path as collaborative and realistic - change takes work, and the aim is steady improvement rather than quick fixes.

What this therapist works with

His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Anger management, Self esteem among the things Denis works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Denis among the ways he works.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Denis among the ways he works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Denis among the ways he works.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Denis among the ways he works.
Existential Therapy: Listed by Denis among the ways he works.
Jungian Therapy: Listed by Denis among the ways he works.
Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Denis among the ways he works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Denis among the ways he works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Denis among the ways he works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Denis directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Denis directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How narrative and skills-based therapies work online

Denis integrates Narrative Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) when working online. Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories people tell about themselves and helps separate the person from the problem so they can rewrite limiting narratives. ACT emphasizes values and committed action, helping people notice hard thoughts while choosing behaviors that match what matters to them.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Denis will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels helpful. Together they decide whether to emphasize story work, values-driven action, or concrete skills like emotion regulation and behavioral experiments.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for deeper exploration. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat and text messaging make brief check-ins and skill practice easier between longer sessions. These options give flexibility to keep therapy consistent alongside busy schedules and life demands.

Common questions about this listing

What concerns does Denis commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, grief, sleeping problems, and self-esteem issues. He also helps with relationship and parenting strains, career questions, and bipolar-related challenges.

What is Denis' therapeutic style like?

His approach is direct and honest with an emphasis on resilience. Sessions focus on clear steps, open conversation, and tackling difficult topics without taboo.

What background and experience does he bring?

Denis has three years of clinical experience as a licensed mental health counselor. He combines practical techniques with narrative work to address patterns and life stories.

Where is Denis licensed and located?

He holds a New York licensed mental health counselor credential (LMHC) and practices from New York.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients for remote work.

How are sessions delivered online?

Denis provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging formats. These options allow flexibility for different schedules and communication preferences.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is handled through a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin therapy?

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