Denise O Connor, LPCC

Denise O Connor is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in Kentucky with seven years of clinical experience. She uses a person-centered approach that keeps the client in charge of their goals. Denise focuses on clear, short-term plans that make it easier to measure progress. She commonly helps people struggling with depression, anxiety, sleep problems, trauma, mood disorders, and addiction issues.

Denise trained at Lindsay Wilson College in Kentucky and holds a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling. Her work history includes a community mental health center and the Veterans Health Administration. That mix of settings gave her practice with a wide range of concerns and life situations.

Her approach draws from a few evidence-based methods. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a frequent choice when people want to change how they relate to difficult thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used for sleep problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is used to teach emotion regulation skills.

Denise prefers focused work with measurable goals and often plans a limited number of sessions. She aims to respond to messages within 12 hours and offers evening and weekend live sessions. She emphasizes practical steps people can use between sessions to build new habits and manage everyday stress.

People choose her when they want straightforward help with mood, sleep, coping skills, or managing the impact of trauma and life change.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice and change how they relate to painful thoughts and feelings. It teaches values-based choices and practical steps to move toward a more meaningful life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It is often used to improve sleep and reduce unhelpful thinking patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness.

Finding the best approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaborative decision can shift over time as progress is reviewed and goals are refined.

Confirm session formats before booking so you know what is available. The profile notes live sessions offered in the evening and on weekends, which can make it easier to fit therapy around work or family commitments. Online work can allow for shorter check-ins, evening appointments, and sessions that avoid travel time. Talk with the therapist about what will fit your schedule and daily life, and she will help tailor the pacing and tools to practical needs.