Greetings and welcome! I am excited to work with you. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Rehab Counselor for NYS. I been working in the field of mental health and addiction counseling for over 10 years now. I have experience addressing an array of presenting needs including life transitions, depression, anxiety, addictions, trauma, stress and self worth. I gained my early training in undergrad as a peer counselor for my university in addition to volunteering for the Long Island Crisis Center and Pride for Youth. I continued my education to attain my LMHC and interned in an inpatient drug treatment program. I have established a wide network over the years in both inpatient and outpatient settings treating many different life conditions.
If you have struggled with feeling stuck, discouraged or dissatisfied, indecisive, lack confidence, personal addiction or a family/friend with an addiction, meeting/identifying goals, relationships, work issues, and/or other life challenges then let’s explore these challenges together to either cope and/or empower you to make decisions in support of the life you want to live! YOU deserve it. My approach offers both support and insight to help you in your journey. Together, we can get clear on your goals for the life you want to live!
My approach has always been person centered with a focus on building self-empowerment. My experience includes developing healthy thinking patterns, overcoming fears/habits, removing barriers and healing.
Take the first step. You do not need to face these matters or issues alone. There is hope! And healing can start today. You can make the difference by investing in yourself now. It might be scary, but there is no need to stay stuck! Reach out to see if I am a good fit for you. I am excited to work with you!
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, Attachment issues, Codependency, Communication problems, Dependent personality, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
NY LMHC 005821
FL LMHC MH20984
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Dena is amazing! She’s able to understand me so well and gives me great advice as well as different ways of looking at certain situations. I always look forward to talking to her!
Written on Aug 06, 2022 after therapy with Dena for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties
I've had an amazing experience working with Dena. She is patient, understanding, and supremely helpful to me in sorting through my thoughts. I find the relationship with her and the helpfulness she provides is only growing over time. Would highly recommend her services, as well as those of BetterHelp.
Written on Jan 20, 2021 after therapy with Dena for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Dena has always acted in a professional, friendly manner and tailors the whole experience to my needs. She's responsive and puts me at ease quickly, offering ideas to explore and activities to do in order to support me. It's been extremely insightful and she recognises emotions and feelings, helping me to explore these in a safe, non critical way.
Written on Nov 21, 2020 after therapy with Dena for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes
Excellent advice and no judgement which is important a really good service
Written on Jul 19, 2020 after therapy with Dena for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions