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Many of the people I work with are going through some kind of transition.

Sometimes that looks like anxiety that’s getting harder to manage, feeling stuck in the same patterns, or navigating changes in relationships, identity, or life direction. Other times it’s grief, stress, or a sense that something just isn’t working the way it used to.

You might find yourself overthinking, shutting down, or reacting in ways that don’t quite make sense, even to you. You may understand things logically, but still feel stuck emotionally.

My background is in clinical mental health counseling, and my work is grounded in approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). I also have advanced training in working with relationship dynamics, which often show up even in individual therapy.

Before becoming a therapist, I worked as a journalist. That still shapes how I work today. I pay close attention, listen for patterns, and help you make sense of your story in a way that feels clear, grounded, and meaningful.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in working with first responders, veterans, and individuals in other high-stress professions who are navigating trauma, burnout, anxiety, depression, and the family and relationship challenges that often accompany these careers. In addition to this population, I also work with mom's who are feeling anxiety, burnout, and depression. It is important to explore difficult experiences, strengthen coping skills, and reconnect with yourself and the people who matter most to you. Building trust and safety in our sessions is always my first priority.

What makes my practice unique is my personal experience with responder and veteran culture and being a mom, which allows me to offer not only clinical expertise, but a genuine understanding of the realities, pressures, and unspoken challenges that come with these professions.

I am deeply passionate about this work because I see the daily demands you face, and I believe you deserve a space where you are truly understood and supported. My goal is to help you feel mentally healthier, grounded, and better equipped to manage the weight of your work, whatever that might be, so you can continue to serve with strength while also enjoying your life and career.

Helping individuals and couples overcome challenges with relationships, boundaries, communication, and self-esteem (among many other issues) is the great honor of my life! I welcome adult clients of all genders, ages, and backgrounds who have a growth mindset and are committed to doing their work. Outside of being a mental health therapist, I have decades of experience working in the holistic health field as a Life & Health Coach, massage therapist, doula, and yoga instructor.

I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 14 years of experience providing individual and couples therapy. I hold a Master’s degree in Community Counseling and am trained in trauma-informed care, EMDR, attachment-based approaches, and parts work. I also use the Enneagram as a framework for deepening self-awareness and understanding relationship patterns. My work has a holistic focus that blends mind–body integration with evidence-based counseling methods to support emotional and relational well-being.

I believe therapy is most effective when it's rooted in collaboration and connection. The therapeutic relationship is the foundation of meaningful change, and I work to create a space where clients feel genuinely heard, respected, and supported as full partners in the process. Over the course of my career, I've had the privilege of working in both community-based organizations and private practice — experiences that have shaped a flexible, grounded perspective on how people heal and grow. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and earned my Master of Social Work degree from Florida State University. Outside of formal training, I'm committed to continued learning so that I can show up for every client with curiosity, presence, and care.

Tired of living in survival mode? My ideal client is someone who feels tired of simply getting by. They may be self-aware and have done therapy before, but still feel overwhelmed by life, big emotions, racing thoughts, shame and guilt, self-criticism, or disconnection from themselves and others. They want to understand the deeper roots of their patterns, but they also want relief, regulation, and a felt sense of change. You are not broken. Your nervous system adapted and needs help letting go.

Hi, I’m Denae! As a therapist who lives in the neurodivergent world myself, I believe therapy should be both real and lighthearted. With over a decade in behavioral health and dual licenses in counseling and addictions, I bring both clinical training and personal experience. I hold a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Regis University. My goal is to create a safe space where you can show up authentically, free from judgment, with a touch of humor along the way.