- Grief and loss
- Practical coping
- Aging and caregiving
About Denise
Denise Stinson, LMSW, helps people facing grief, anxiety, depression, and major life changes. She focuses on practical steps people can take to feel steadier and more in control. Her approach is direct and compassionate for those who are ready to work toward change.
She has about 10 years of experience supporting people through caregiving strain, chronic illness and pain, and end-of-life concerns. She also helps with aging and geriatric issues, cancer-related stress, and coping after natural or human-caused disasters. Denise listens without judgment and aims to build on each person’s strengths.
In sessions she blends client-centered conversation with cognitive-behavioral tools, narrative work, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies. That mix lets her help people reframe painful stories, set small achievable goals, and practice new coping skills. She also draws on knowledge of local community resources when that is helpful.
Denise asks questions to understand priorities, then helps create simple, realistic plans. She supports people who want clear steps and honest feedback as they move forward. Her style is warm, steady, and goal oriented.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s experience, then supporting their own choices and strengths to move forward. It helps when someone needs a steady, empathic listener to sort through difficult feelings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. It uses straightforward skill-building and small exercises to reduce anxiety, manage depression, and handle stress in daily life.
Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify what matters to them and find internal reasons to make changes. It can be useful for building motivation around caregiving choices, health-related behavior, or moving through life transitions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Denise will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those needs. That collaborative process may include adjusting techniques as progress is made.
Confirm current session formats before booking so you know how sessions will be held. Online therapy can make it easier to fit care into a busy life by reducing travel and allowing sessions during work breaks or between appointments. It also supports shorter check-ins or focused skill practice when that is helpful.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Denise help with?
She works with grief, depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem, family concerns, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include aging and geriatric issues, cancer, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, hospice and end-of-life concerns, multicultural issues, and coping with natural or human-caused disasters.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is non-judgmental and empathic. She combines client-centered conversation with practical techniques aimed at immediate concerns and long-term change.
How much experience does she have?
She has about 10 years of clinical experience working with depression, anxiety, caregiving, and life transitions.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She is located in Michigan and holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; exact costs vary with location and therapist scheduling.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.