Denise O Connor , LPCC

Denise O Connor is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with seven years of experience providing mental health care in Kentucky. She holds a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Lindsey Wilson College and has worked in both a Community Mental Health Center and the Veterans Health Administration, developing experience with a broad range of concerns.

Her approach is rooted in person-centered care paired with evidence-based techniques. She is comfortable working with depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, personality disorders, insomnia, bipolar disorder, substance-related concerns, grief, anger, and challenges related to self-esteem, life transitions, and caregiving strain. She also addresses issues such as ADHD, adoption and foster care, attachment and dissociation concerns, and relationship and communication problems.

Denise practices using an eclectic framework and often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution-Focused techniques, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tailored for sleep problems. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy strategies to help clients develop emotion regulation skills. Therapy is typically goal-focused with measurable steps and a limited number of sessions when appropriate.

She offers live session times in the evenings and throughout Saturdays and Sundays and responds to messages within 12 hours, often sooner. Denise communicates in English and brings a practical, collaborative stance to help clients identify and work toward meaningful change.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Care

Denise commonly integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into her online practice. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and commit to actions that align with what matters most, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy and collaboration, creating a respectful environment where clients lead the pace and focus of their work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the connections between thoughts, behaviors, and feelings and is often adapted to address sleep problems and mood symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Denise works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative exploration helps shape a treatment plan that feels practical and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how care is delivered. Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to schedule appointments around work, family, or other commitments. These options support consistent engagement and make it possible to use evidence-based strategies in ways that suit each client’s routine and comfort level.