- Listening first
- Practical steps
- Strength building
About Denise
Denise Black Winston is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who centers her work on the person in front of her. She uses a client-centered approach to listen first, then respond to what matters most. Her style is straightforward and focused on helping people feel heard and understood.
Denise brings nine years as an LPC and decades of earlier experience in child welfare to her counseling. She has a background in social work and a master’s degree in professional counseling. That history informs how she supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions.
In sessions she blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral and solution-focused ideas. That means she will listen, help identify unhelpful thinking, and look for practical steps to try between meetings. She keeps things concrete - talking through feelings, testing simple changes, and building strategies that fit daily life.
Denise also addresses issues around addiction, family problems, self-esteem, and social anxiety. She has experience related to adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, codependency, drug and alcohol issues, HIV/AIDS concerns, isolation, and challenges common to young adults.
She offers counseling in English and practices in Georgia. The process begins with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling according to therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How client-centered, CBT, and solution-focused work online
Client-centered therapy starts by asking what matters most to the person and shaping sessions around their concerns and goals. It focuses on listening, reflecting, and supporting a person’s own choices and pace.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps by identifying unhelpful thinking and testing small behavior changes. It is useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and building coping skills through concrete exercises and practice between sessions.
Solution-Focused Therapy narrows the conversation to practical goals and immediate steps. It encourages quick, manageable changes and highlights what is already working to build momentum.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which ideas to try first, based on needs, preferences, and what feels doable. That process is revisited as progress is made.
Confirm session formats before booking, as options are not listed here. In general, online counseling can make fitting therapy into a busy life easier by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and making scheduling more flexible around work or caregiving duties. Ask about current session options when you schedule so you can pick what fits your routine.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, along with family problems and social anxiety.
What is her therapy style like?
Her primary approach is client-centered listening paired with cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques to create practical steps and clearer thinking.
How many years has she worked in counseling?
She has nine years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor and prior decades of work in child welfare and social work.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Georgia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What should I know about cost and billing?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.