Denise Owen, LCSW
Licensed LCSW with 34 years experience
- Trauma and family focus
- Stress and anxiety
- Not accepting new clients
About Denise Owen
Denise Owen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - who has been licensed since 1993 and whose professional work in social work began with an undergraduate internship in 1986. She earned a Master of Social Work in 1990 and has since built a varied career across inpatient and outpatient settings, including work at a state psychiatric hospital in North Carolina, a medical hospital in South Carolina, a military base in Virginia, and multiple outpatient agencies in Pennsylvania. Her experience spans clients of many ages and circumstances, from children with behavioral and developmental challenges to long-term psychiatric patients, hospice clients, military service members and their families, incarcerated individuals, and people coping with grief, anxiety, PTSD, addictions, and domestic violence.
Denise continues professional development through seminars and conferences in medical, psychological, social work, and ethics topics to broaden cultural competence and clinical skills. She typically begins by assessing each person and collaborating on client-centered goals, adjusting techniques when an approach does not fit. Building rapport is emphasized before moving into targeted therapeutic work. Outside of clinical practice, she has taught in homeschool networks and community college courses and has published two children's books, Turtle Gliding (2009) and Why Does God Pull Teeth? (2018). Denise is based in North Carolina and is not accepting new clients at this time.
Denise continues professional development through seminars and conferences in medical, psychological, social work, and ethics topics to broaden cultural competence and clinical skills. She typically begins by assessing each person and collaborating on client-centered goals, adjusting techniques when an approach does not fit. Building rapport is emphasized before moving into targeted therapeutic work. Outside of clinical practice, she has taught in homeschool networks and community college courses and has published two children's books, Turtle Gliding (2009) and Why Does God Pull Teeth? (2018). Denise is based in North Carolina and is not accepting new clients at this time.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Blended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Denise Owen have?
Denise Owen has 34 years of experience.
Is Denise Owen a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and holds license NC LCSW C001100.
In which languages does Denise Owen provide therapy?
Denise Owen provides therapy in English.
Where is Denise Owen located?
Denise Owen is located in North Carolina.
How can I work with Denise Owen as my therapist?
You can work with Denise Owen through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Denise Owen work with international clients?
Denise Owen does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Denise Owen 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.
Therapeutic approaches and online care with Denise Owen
Denise Owen integrates several evidence-informed approaches into her work to meet different needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people accept difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking meaningful action - it is often helpful for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical strategies to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other mood concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and building a strong therapeutic relationship so clients feel understood and are invited to lead the pace and focus of their work.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Denise works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, discuss goals, and choose or adapt methods that fit each person’s preferences and circumstances. She adjusts strategies if something is not working and prioritizes building rapport before starting focused interventions.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call or phone, and some work can continue through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care with licensed professionals and therapists regardless of location.