Denise Stinson, LMSW
Practical, story-focused care for life changes
Details
| Name | Denise Stinson |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMSW |
| Based in | Michigan |
| Licensed in | Michigan |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 10 |
About Denise
Denise Stinson is a licensed master social worker who helps people facing grief, stress, anxiety, depression, and life changes. She works with adults who are coping with long-term illness, caregiver strain, or the challenges that come with aging. Denise writes with a straightforward, supportive approach that focuses on practical next steps.
She draws on Narrative Therapy to help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves. That can make room for new choices and clearer goals.
Background and approach
Denise also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect, and Solution-Focused Therapy to set short-term, achievable objectives. Sessions are conversational and nonjudgmental. Denise asks about a person’s strengths and supports they already have, then builds on those things.
She often includes motivational interviewing techniques to help people clarify what matters most and stay engaged in change. Denise has ten years of clinical experience working with people facing chronic pain, cancer, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and multicultural issues. Her background includes helping caregivers manage stress and find community resources.
She practices in Michigan as an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker. People who choose Denise tend to be ready to do focused work and move beyond what has been holding them back. She offers practical guidance, steady listening, and collaborative planning to help people take the next steps they want.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Grief, Coping with life changes among the things Denise works with, alongside the areas below.
- Grief
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Multicultural concerns
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Denise among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Denise among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: 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
How narrative and skills-based work fit online
Denise combines Narrative Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in ways that suit remote sessions. Narrative Therapy helps people look at the stories they tell about themselves and notice alternatives; online conversations and written messaging can be good for reflecting on those stories. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on habits of thought and behavior, and it works well via video or phone when people want concrete tools to try between sessions.Finding the right mix of approaches is a shared process. The therapist will ask about your goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped before, and then suggest methods to try. You and the therapist can adjust the plan over time based on what feels most useful and workable for your life.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for a fuller conversation and visual cues. Phone calls can fit a break at work or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging make it easier to check in between sessions or to move through short, focused topics. These options give flexibility so therapy can fit into a busy schedule.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Denise works with grief, stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on aging and geriatric issues, chronic illness, cancer, caregiver stress, and end-of-life concerns.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
The approach is conversational and nonjudgmental, with a focus on strengths. Sessions use narrative ideas, cognitive behavioral techniques, and solution-focused goals to make change practical.
What is Denise's professional background?
She has ten years of clinical experience working with people facing chronic conditions, caregiving challenges, and end-of-life issues. That experience shapes a practical, resource-oriented style.
What credentials and location are listed for the therapist?
Denise holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for therapy?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process of working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
Contacting this therapist
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