Denis Kitchen

Direct support for building resilience

LMHC New York

Experience: 3 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Denis

Denis Kitchen is an LMHC based in New York who works with people facing a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, anger, depression, self-esteem, addictions, grief, relationship and family issues, parenting and career challenges, bipolar disorder, and struggles related to LGBT identity.

Background and approach

He also addresses more specific issues such as avoidant personality, commitment and communication problems, control issues, dissociation, divorce and separation, family of origin wounds, fatherhood concerns, forgiveness, guilt and shame, HIV/AIDS, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and immigration matters. His practice emphasizes building resilience through frank, direct collaboration that sets realistic expectations about the difficulty of change.

Denis blends cognitive behavioral methods with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered work, dialectical behavior strategies, and existential perspectives to help clients clarify values, develop practical skills, and tolerate emotional pain while pursuing meaningful goals. He describes therapy as an active process that requires effort and honesty from both parties.

With three years of professional experience and licensure as a New York LMHC (NY LMHC 011150), Denis conducts sessions in English and accepts international clients. He offers multiple online formats to accommodate different preferences and lifestyles and asks prospective clients to begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling according to his availability.

Therapeutic approaches and online access

Denis commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into his online work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through structured exercises and practical strategies, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. ACT emphasizes clarifying personal values and taking committed action while learning to accept difficult emotions, a helpful approach for clients coping with loss, life changes, or persistent painful feelings.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Denis treats that as a collaborative exploration. He listens to each person’s goals and preferences, then combines techniques from different models to create a plan that fits the client's needs and circumstances rather than imposing a single method.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for varying schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care when travel, work, or daily responsibilities make in-person visits difficult, and they allow clients to choose the format that best supports their engagement and comfort.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

Denis works with a broad set of concerns including stress, anxiety, anger, depression, self-esteem, addictions, relationship and family problems, grief, sleeping and parenting issues, career difficulties, and bipolar-related challenges.

What is his therapeutic style and approach?

He uses a mix of practical, skills-based methods and exploration of values and meaning, drawing from CBT, ACT, DBT, client-centered, and existential approaches to tailor work to each client's needs.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has three years of professional experience working as a mental health clinician in New York.

What credentials and location are on record?

Denis is a licensed mental health counselor with the designation NY LMHC 011150 and practices from New York.

Does he work with international clients and what languages are offered?

Yes, he accepts international clients and provides services in English.

Which session formats are available for online therapy?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different schedules and communication styles.

How are costs and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are required to start working with him?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

Avoidant personalityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobias Post-traumatic stress Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

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

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English