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Denise Morgan, LCSW
Mississippi
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Trauma and Anxiety
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- EMDR for trauma
- Solution-focused goals
About Denise
Denise Morgan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 18 years of clinical experience in Mississippi. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting, self-esteem, career challenges, ADHD, and life changes.
She focuses on how past events and everyday habits affect current reactions. Denise listens for patterns in thinking and behavior and helps people notice which responses cause more difficulty. She often uses practical steps people can try between sessions to test new ways of responding to stress, mood swings, or triggers.
Her approach centers on the person in front of her. She uses client-centered methods to build on strengths people already have. When trauma is present she may combine trauma-focused work with body-based techniques and EMDR to address memories that continue to cause distress.
She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for its practical tools around thoughts, beliefs, and behavior patterns. Solution-focused ideas help set clear, short-term goals people can measure. Somatic work offers ways to notice and work with physical sensations linked to emotional states.
Denise says faith can be included when a client wants it, and omitted when they do not. She asks clients to agree on goals at the start and keeps sessions focused on those targets. To begin, visitors complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session through the platform.
How Denise integrates structured approaches in online sessions
Denise commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and then practice alternative responses. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and patterns that keep repeating in daily life.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening and identifying a person's strengths so work can build from what already helps. For trauma-related symptoms she may incorporate Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to address distressing memories in a structured way.
Finding the best approach is part of the work together. Denise will talk with each person about goals, preferred methods, and what feels most practical. That collaborative process guides whether more CBT exercises, somatic techniques, or trauma-focused EMDR are used.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into busy days, allow for shorter check-ins, or remove travel time. Discuss format preferences and practical needs during the matching questionnaire and first scheduled session so arrangements fit everyday life.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Mississippi
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting struggles, self-esteem, career concerns, ADHD, and related areas.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to practice small changes. Sessions include concrete tools and homework to test new ways of thinking and acting.
What is her clinical background?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 18 years of direct mental health therapy experience working with varied concerns and populations.
Where is she based and licensed?
She practices in Mississippi and holds the credential MS LCSW as listed in her profile.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the system.
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