Denise O Connor, LPCC
Kentucky LPCC for anxiety, trauma, and sleep
- Evening and weekend sessions
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
About Denise O Connor
Denise O Connor is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with more than seven years of experience in mental health care. She earned a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Lindsay Wilson College in Kentucky and has provided services in settings that include a Community Mental Health Center and the Veterans Health Administration. Her clinical work focuses on helping people manage depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleep difficulties, bipolar disorder, addictions, grief, anger, self-esteem struggles, ADHD and a range of related concerns such as attachment issues and caregiving fatigue.
Denise practices from a person-centered perspective that prioritizes the client’s goals while drawing on evidence-based methods. She often integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Solution-Focused strategies for mood and anxiety concerns, uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques for insomnia, and employs Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to support emotional regulation. Treatment is approached with a focus on measurable goals and a limited number of sessions when appropriate, allowing progress to be tracked over time.
She offers live evening sessions and is available all day on Saturdays and Sundays, and she typically responds to messages within 12 hours. Denise brings a practical, collaborative style to therapy and aims to tailor interventions to each person’s needs and preferences.
Denise practices from a person-centered perspective that prioritizes the client’s goals while drawing on evidence-based methods. She often integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Solution-Focused strategies for mood and anxiety concerns, uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques for insomnia, and employs Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to support emotional regulation. Treatment is approached with a focus on measurable goals and a limited number of sessions when appropriate, allowing progress to be tracked over time.
She offers live evening sessions and is available all day on Saturdays and Sundays, and she typically responds to messages within 12 hours. Denise brings a practical, collaborative style to therapy and aims to tailor interventions to each person’s needs and preferences.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Denise O Connor have?
Denise O Connor has 7 years of experience.
Is Denise O Connor a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LPCC, which stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. License details are KY LPCC 175002.
In which languages does Denise O Connor provide therapy?
Denise O Connor provides therapy in English.
Where is Denise O Connor located?
Denise O Connor is located in Kentucky.
How can I work with Denise O Connor as my therapist?
You can work with Denise O Connor through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Denise O Connor work with international clients?
Denise O Connor does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Denise O Connor cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Evidence-based approaches for online treatment and support
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and build psychological flexibility - learning to accept difficult thoughts and take committed action toward personal values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions where avoidance has become limiting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; when applied to sleep issues it teaches practical strategies to improve insomnia and establish healthier routines. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, making it helpful for clients who struggle with intense emotions or relationship challenges.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work and is best decided collaboratively. Denise draws on these methods and will help determine which strategies align with a person's needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques as progress is made.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call or phone, plus live chat and text-based messaging options make it easier to fit care into busy schedules and to access support from home or elsewhere. For many people, these formats increase convenience and make consistent engagement with a licensed professional more achievable.