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Denise Garner, LISW
Ohio
LISW - Stress and Mood Concerns
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- CBT techniques
- Caregiver support
About Denise
Denise Garner is an Ohio-licensed independent social worker (LISW) with 25 years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. Her work includes attention to aging and geriatric concerns, caregiver stress, divorce and separation, and hospice and end-of-life counseling.
She favors clear, practical conversations. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and habits and testing small changes that change day-to-day functioning. Denise listens to what feels most urgent and then helps set simple, concrete goals for the next steps.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice thinking patterns and try different responses. She also uses client-centered methods to keep the conversation focused on each person's priorities, plus motivational interviewing and solution-focused tools to build momentum and problem-solve.
Denise aims to help people break problems into manageable parts. Typical talks include sorting immediate coping strategies, mapping realistic goals, and planning short experiments to test new behaviors. Sessions tend to emphasize practical skills and follow-up tasks between meetings.
She works in English and practices in Ohio. Initial steps involve a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and fees vary with location.
How she applies CBT and practical approaches online
Denise uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice patterns of thinking that contribute to stress or low mood and to try out different, more helpful responses. CBT sessions often include specific exercises and short behavioral experiments to practice between meetings.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep sessions focused on the client's priorities and to ensure conversations reflect what matters most to the person. Motivational Interviewing is used when someone wants to boost readiness for change by exploring ambivalence and building small, achievable steps.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the early work. She will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, preferences, and the problems they want to address. That means adjusting techniques over time rather than sticking to one rigid method.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help people keep progress going while balancing caregiving, work, or other daily responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she focus on?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, divorce and hospice and end-of-life counseling.
How would you describe her therapy style?
The style is practical and goal-oriented. Sessions identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes to improve daily functioning.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional work experience in clinical settings. That background includes a range of stress and loss-related concerns.
What is her credential and where does she practice?
She holds the LISW credential and is licensed in Ohio. Practice and services are provided in Ohio.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What are session costs and billing?
Cost varies by location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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