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Denise Stuntzner

Practical, experienced LCSW blending CBT and mindfulness

LCSW Oregon

Experience
22 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Denise

Denise Stuntzner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Oregon with 22 years of clinical experience. She began her career working in child and family mental health and domestic violence settings, later returning to direct practice across rehabilitation, hospice, medical, and hospital inpatient psychiatric units.

Background and approach

Over the years she has also coordinated wellness programming for a tribal community, provided integrated behavioral health in outpatient medical clinics, and supervised graduate social work trainees and clinicians seeking LCSW supervision. Her style is active, straightforward, and goal-oriented while remaining client-centered.

Denise blends practical, hands-on strategies from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with solution-focused techniques and often weaves mindfulness and neuroscience-informed ideas into sessions. She emphasizes identifying unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior, developing clear plans to change those patterns, and building skills to cope with stressors that affect functioning at home, work, and in relationships.

Denise has worked across a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, relationship issues, sleep problems, caregiving and chronic illness, and other life transitions. Outside clinical work she is an accomplished swimmer who still trains, and she enjoys skiing, travel, and time with family.

How CBT, Solution-Focused Work, and Mindfulness Fit Online



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress and then building practical skills to change those patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, sleep problems, and coping with life transitions. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes setting concrete goals and using short-term, actionable steps to move toward change, which can be especially useful when clients want pragmatic tools for immediate problems. Mindfulness Therapy introduces attention and awareness practices that help people manage reactivity and cultivate present-moment coping skills for stress, grief, and chronic health challenges.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to clarify goals, preferences, and needs, and then tailors interventions so that CBT, solution-focused techniques, mindfulness, or a combination are used in ways that feel most helpful for the client's situation.

Online therapy makes these methods accessible through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving flexibility for scheduling and formats that fit different lifestyles. These options support continuity of care for people balancing work, family, medical commitments, or geographic distance from a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

Which concerns does she commonly address?
Her practice covers a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy-related matters, sleep problems, parenting and caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and major life transitions.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
She uses an active, straightforward, and client-centered approach that emphasizes practical problem solving and skill building. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused strategies are central, with mindfulness and neuroscience concepts often integrated.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 22 years of clinical experience working in settings that include inpatient psychiatric units, outpatient medical clinics, hospice, rehabilitation, and tribal wellness programming.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the credential LCSW and is licensed in Oregon with licence number OR LCSW L3811.
Does she offer services in languages other than English or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for online care?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How are fees and subscription handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

22+ years

Licensed

Oregon

Languages

English