Dennisha Pauley

Compassionate, practical support for everyday challenges

LCMHC North Carolina

Experience: 10 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Dennisha

Dennisha Pauley brings a decade of clinical counseling experience to clients in North Carolina, focusing on practical support for stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family concerns, parenting, career challenges, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, and related issues.

Background and approach

She practices with an approachable, respectful demeanor and shapes sessions to fit each client's unique situation and goals. Her stated aim is to help people move toward clearer coping and more effective daily functioning through collaborative work.

Her background includes extensive time in mental health settings and a LCMHC license in North Carolina (NC LCMHC 12395). Dennisha draws from a range of evidence-informed methods to match interventions to what a person needs in the moment, emphasizing warmth and tailored support rather than a one-size-fits-all model.

She encourages those taking the step into therapy and offers guidance through the process of setting goals and choosing strategies that fit individual values and circumstances.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care

CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to produce more effective coping and improved mood; it is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and stress-related patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes clarifying personal values and developing psychological flexibility through mindful acceptance and committed action, which can help with grief, chronic stress, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy centers on creating an accepting, nonjudgmental space where the client’s perspective guides the work, supporting growth through empathy and collaboration.

Finding the right combination of methods is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to explore which approaches fit their needs, goals, and preferences and will adjust techniques over time to reflect what is most helpful in reaching agreed-upon outcomes.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone appointments, live chat, and text-based messaging provide flexibility for scheduling and for choosing how to communicate. These formats make it possible to maintain continuity of care around work, family, or mobility constraints and allow therapists and clients to focus on practical tools and in-session skill practice regardless of physical location.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Dennisha address?

Her practice covers stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, career and relationship issues, sleeping and anger problems, self-esteem struggles, mood disorders such as bipolar and depression, ADHD, and many additional related concerns.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

She describes a supportive, respectful, and warm approach that adapts interventions to each person, using multiple methods including CBT, ACT, DBT, EFT, and client-centered techniques as appropriate.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 10 years of clinical experience as a counselor and a longer history working in mental health settings prior to that total.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

Dennisha is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with license number NC LCMHC 12395 and practices in North Carolina.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats does she offer?

Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How does payment and cost work for sessions?

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

What are the steps to begin working with her?

To get started, 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, Anxiety Trauma and abuse GriefParenting issuesCareer difficulties

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepression Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English