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Denise Garner

Experienced Ohio LISW focused on practical growth

LISW Ohio

Experience
25 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Denise

Denise Garner is a licensed social worker in Ohio with 25 years of professional experience helping people navigate emotional challenges and major life transitions. She draws on practical, evidence-informed techniques to address stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, motivation struggles, and grief related to loss.

Background and approach

Her background also includes work with aging and geriatric concerns, caregiver stress, divorce and separation, and hospice or end-of-life counseling. Denise emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can explore difficult thoughts and feelings openly.

She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) along with client-centered principles, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies to tailor sessions to each person’s needs. The approach is collaborative: Denise works with clients to set goals, build coping skills, and identify practical steps toward greater well-being.

Clients seeking support for life changes or emotional distress will find an experienced clinician who prioritizes empowerment and realistic progress. Denise frames therapy as a partnership that acknowledges the courage it takes to pursue a more fulfilling life and offers steady guidance through that process.

Integrating practical approaches for online support



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. It emphasizes concrete skill-building such as thought reframing and behavioral experiments to improve daily functioning.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an accepting, empathetic environment where clients lead the conversation and explore their own values and feelings. This approach supports self-understanding and personal growth by honoring each person’s experience.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Denise will work with clients to determine which methods fit their goals and preferences, combining elements from different models as needed to address specific concerns and pace the work comfortably.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing people to access care from home or other convenient locations. These formats make scheduling easier and support continued work between sessions, helping clients practice skills and stay connected with a licensed professional even when life is busy.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Denise commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, motivation challenges, grief and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, divorce and separation, and hospice and end-of-life counseling.
What is Denise's therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and client-centered, creating a nonjudgmental environment while integrating practical techniques to build coping skills and make measurable progress.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 25 years of professional experience in social work and counseling settings, applying that background to a range of emotional and life transition concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the credential LISW and is licensed in Ohio with licence number OH LISW I.1901752-SUPV.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available for remote work?
She offers multiple online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How is pricing handled for therapy with Denise?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are accessed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressDivorce and separationHospice and end-of-life counseling

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Ohio

Languages

English