- DBT skills
- ACT values work
- Attachment patterns
About Denise
Denise Schwartz is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Nevada with 10 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, ADHD, and issues tied to identity and purpose.
Denise focuses on practical skills that fit into a busy life. She uses tools from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people manage intense emotions and live by their values. She also draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns that keep repeating.
Her work pays attention to how neurodivergence and life roles shape daily struggles. Many clients bring worries about focus, motivation, and communication. Denise talks through routines, strategies, and small changes that can reduce overwhelm and improve connection.
She has experience with people who identify as LGBT and with veterans and first responders. Denise also addresses issues like abandonment, attachment, grief from separation, and feelings of guilt and shame. Sessions often blend skills practice with reflections about past experiences and current choices.
People meet with her to tackle specific problems and to sort longer standing patterns. She supports discussions about life purpose, mood shifts, and caregiver stress. The emphasis is on concrete steps and clearer daily routines rather than abstract theory.
How her approaches translate to online work
Denise uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify values and take small actions that match what matters most. ACT focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without being dominated by them, which can help with persistent guilt and life direction concerns.She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. These skills are practical and can be practiced between sessions to reduce reactivity and improve relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Denise will collaborate with each person to decide which combination of ACT, DBT, or psychodynamic reflection fits their goals and preferences. That choice can change as issues evolve.
Confirm current session formats before booking, since the profile does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a daily routine, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Many people appreciate being able to continue therapy around work or caregiving commitments while using techniques learned in sessions in their everyday settings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Nevada
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, self-esteem, ADHD, and related areas such as guilt and shame.
How does she approach shame or guilt?
Denise combines ACT and DBT techniques with psychodynamic reflection to help people notice painful feelings and try different responses over time.
What experience does she have?
She has ten years of clinical experience working with adults, including veterans, first responders, and neurodivergent clients.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Nevada LCPC and practices in Nevada.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients currently.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not specify formats.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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