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Dr. Denise Horton, NJ Psychologist 35SI00468100
New Jersey
New Jersey psychologist - anxiety and relationships
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-Centered work
- Existential perspectives
About Denise
Dr. Denise Horton is a New Jersey psychologist (NJ Psychologist 35SI00468100) with 30 years of clinical experience. She helps people facing anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, anger, stress, addiction concerns, grief, and problems with sleep and self-esteem.
She uses clear, problem-focused conversation to identify what is getting in the way. She listens for unhelpful thoughts and repeated behavior patterns. Then she works with the person to try practical changes and new ways of responding to stress and conflict.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered principles alongside Existential ideas and Internal Family Systems work. That means sessions can include looking at thoughts and behaviors, talking through personal values, and noticing different internal parts that influence choices.
Sessions are led by the client’s goals. Dr. Horton prefers direct, respectful dialogue rather than telling someone what to do. She guides people toward decisions they recognize as right for them and supports step-by-step efforts to change habits or reactions.
She also brings experience with first responder and veteran concerns, multicultural issues, communication problems, compassion fatigue, and post-traumatic stress. People who need coaching around career or parenting challenges may find concrete strategies and practical planning useful in her sessions.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Dr. Horton uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and test thoughts and behaviors that maintain anxiety or low mood. CBT is useful for practical issues like sleep problems, worry, and stress-related reactions. Client-Centered methods keep the conversation focused on the person’s priorities and sense of what matters, which helps shape goals and next steps.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they choose methods and exercises to try and adjust the plan if something is not working well.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a weekday or evening routine and avoiding travel time. Online sessions can make it easier to have shorter check-ins between larger appointments or to schedule around work and family commitments. Confirm the session formats offered before booking so you know how appointments will be arranged.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, stress, addiction-related concerns, grief, sleep problems, and self-esteem.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, goal-focused conversations that identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and test alternative responses.
What experience does she bring?
She has 30 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns including trauma, first responder and veteran issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a New Jersey psychologist (NJ Psychologist 35SI00468100) practicing in New Jersey.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; services are provided to people in New Jersey.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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