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Denise Billings

Calm-focused, practical therapy for life challenges

LMHC, LCMHC Florida

Experience
10 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages
English
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About Denise

Denise Billings is a licensed mental health counselor who centers her work on evidence-informed strategies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, to help clients manage symptoms and build practical skills.

Background and approach

With a decade of clinical experience in Florida, she brings a cooperative, respectful style that emphasizes clear goals and actionable steps. Her practice addresses a range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and challenges related to parenting and family relationships.

She integrates approaches like DBT and solution-focused techniques when appropriate, adapting interventions to the needs and cultural context of each individual. Denise aims to create a warm, interactive therapeutic environment where clients can explore coping skills, improve self-esteem, and navigate life transitions without stigmatizing labels.

Sessions are offered in English and focus on empowering clients to make measurable changes through collaboration and skill-building.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Denise uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching practical coping skills. She also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to strengthen emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness for clients facing intense emotions or relationship challenges.

Choosing the right method is a collaborative process: Denise works with each person to assess their needs, goals, and preferences and then tailors a mix of approaches that fit the presenting concerns and cultural context. This allows therapy to evolve as progress is made and priorities shift, keeping treatment focused and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit regular sessions into busy schedules or to maintain continuity during life transitions. These options provide multiple ways to practice skills, receive feedback, and track progress while working with a licensed professional in Florida.

Frequently asked questions

What problems does Denise commonly address?
She works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, bipolar disorder, ADHD, parenting and family issues, and coping with life changes.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
The approach is goal-oriented and interactive, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other evidence-informed methods to build practical coping skills and address thought patterns.
How long has she been practicing?
Denise has about 10 years of professional experience providing counseling services in Florida.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LMHC and LCMHC licenses with Florida and practices within the state of Florida.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on availability.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost depend on?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions are delivered through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Denise?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a brief matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions based on her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Multicultural concerns

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Solution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Florida, Utah

Languages

English