Denise O Connor , LPCC

Denise O Connor is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in Kentucky. She brings seven years of clinical experience and aims to keep therapy focused and goal-oriented so people can see progress in a reasonable time.

She favors approaches that help people notice what matters and take practical steps toward it. That includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for sleep problems. Denise also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to help people manage intense emotions.

Her background includes work at a community mental health center and the Veterans Health Administration. Those roles exposed her to a wide range of concerns, from mood disorders to trauma and addiction. She pairs that experience with a person-centered attitude, letting the client's needs guide treatment choices.

Denise helps with common struggles such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, sleep problems, bipolar disorder, and substance use concerns. She also supports people facing identity and life-transition issues, including LGBT matters, adoption and foster care concerns, and the challenges of aging.

Sessions are offered in several formats, and Denise schedules evening and weekend times to fit busy lives. She aims to respond to messages within about 12 hours and keeps sessions focused on clear, measurable goals to track change.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Denise draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify values and take steps toward a meaningful life, even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to address sleep problems and change patterns that keep insomnia going. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are offered to build emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness when emotions feel overwhelming.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Denise will work with each person to identify goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust the plan based on what helps. The focus is practical and shared so clients can see whether an approach fits their needs and preferences.

Online sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video works well for full sessions and skills teaching, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging suits quick check-ins or brief coaching between sessions. Evening and weekend appointment options help people fit therapy into busy schedules.