LPCC

Denise O Connor , LPCC

Therapist in Kentucky

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About Denise

Denise O Connor is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with more than seven years of clinical experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, sleep difficulties, and substance concerns. She earned a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Lindsay Wilson College in Kentucky and has worked in settings that include a community mental health center and the Veterans Health Administration.

Denise emphasizes a person-centered approach that draws on evidence-based practices, tailoring interventions to each individual’s needs and goals. She treats depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders, and insomnia, and uses a flexible set of methods to address those challenges. She most often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) or Solution Focused Therapy for depression and anxiety, and employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia when sleep is the primary concern. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is used to help clients build emotion regulation and interpersonal skills.

Therapy with Denise is structured around measurable goals and a focused treatment plan, often with a limited number of sessions to track progress. She offers live sessions on weekday evenings and all day on Saturday and Sunday, and typically responds to messages within 12 hours. Denise looks forward to supporting people as they work toward meaningful change.

Evidence-Based Therapies Adapted for Online Care

Denise frequently uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which helps people clarify personal values and develop psychological flexibility by learning to accept difficult thoughts and commit to meaningful action - it is often applied to anxiety, depression, and trauma-related patterns. She also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and reshape unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; CBT is practical for mood concerns and is the basis for specific interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia to improve sleep. When emotion regulation and relationship skills are central concerns, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers structured skills in mindfulness, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness to reduce reactivity and improve coping.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work Denise does with each person. She collaborates with clients to select or combine methods based on presenting needs, personal goals, and preferences, and adapts the plan as progress is monitored.

Online therapy modalities - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - provide practical flexibility and make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules. Those options allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent care across different settings, support ongoing skill practice between sessions, and accommodate people who need evening or weekend availability or who face geographic or mobility constraints.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Denise O Connor have?

Denise O Connor has 7 years of professional experience as a therapist.

Is Denise O Connor a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LPCC, which stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. License details: KY LPCC 175002.

In which languages does Denise O Connor provide therapy?

Denise provides therapy in English.

Where is Denise O Connor located?

Denise is located in Kentucky.

How can I work with Denise O Connor as my therapist?

You can work with Denise through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Denise O Connor work with international clients?

Denise O Connor does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Denise O Connor cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTGriefAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Kentucky

Languages

English

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