Denise Owen, LCSW
Practical, goal-focused social work support
Details
| Name | Denise Owen |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | North Carolina |
| Licensed in | North Carolina |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 34 |
About Denise
Denise Owen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than three decades in social work. She brings practical, matter-of-fact support for people facing anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, parenting stress, addiction, and other life changes. She speaks plainly and focuses on what a person wants to accomplish in therapy.
She began working in social services in 1986 and earned a Master of Social Work in 1990. Denise has practiced in both inpatient and outpatient settings, including a state psychiatric hospital, a medical hospital, a military base, and outpatient agencies across several states.
Background and approach
That varied experience shaped her ability to work with many kinds of problems and life situations. In sessions she asks about a person's goals first, then tailors the approach to fit those goals. She uses practical techniques from several well-known approaches and adjusts course if something doesn’t help.
Building rapport matters; she prefers to get to know someone before moving into deeper work. Denise combines clinical practice with teaching. She has taught Psychology 101 and Sociology 101 at a community college and led many homeschool classes on topics from creative writing to sign language.
She also published two children’s books inspired by her family. Her style is down-to-earth and collaborative. She encourages people to treat therapy like exercise - sometimes it's hard to start, but it often feels worthwhile once you do.
Denise works from North Carolina and conducts sessions in English.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Grief among the things Denise works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Post-traumatic stress
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Denise among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Denise among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Denise among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Denise among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Denise among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Denise among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Denise among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Denise among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Denise 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 she 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 Denise directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Approaches that guide online sessions
Denise integrates Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Client-Centered Therapy into online work. Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people tell about their lives and helps them separate themselves from problems so they can rewrite those stories. ACT focuses on clarifying values and learning small actions that move someone toward the life they want, even when uncomfortable feelings remain. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person in the room, using listening and empathy to help people find their own solutions.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Denise collaborates with each person to figure out which methods match their goals and preferences. She starts by asking what matters most to you, then tries techniques and adjusts if something isn’t helping. That way the work stays practical and goal-oriented.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls work well for face-to-face connection and teaching skills. Phone sessions can be easier when video isn’t needed or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging let people check in between sessions or fit brief conversations into a busy day. These options offer flexibility so therapy can fit real life routines.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting issues, grief, addiction, trauma and many other life changes listed in her specialties.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative. She asks about a client’s goals, builds rapport, and then uses techniques that fit the person’s needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has 34 years of experience in social work, with practice in inpatient and outpatient settings and work across several states.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, NC LCSW, and practices from North Carolina.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as options for online work.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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