Dennisha Pauley, LCMHC

Compassionate North Carolina LCMHC

Trauma and anxiety care
Family and parenting support
Flexible online sessions

About Dennisha Pauley

Dennisha Pauley is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina, holding license number NC LCMHC 12395. With 10 years of experience as a therapist, she brings a warm, supportive, and respectful approach to working with people facing a wide range of concerns. Her practice addresses stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting and family challenges, career and relationship issues, sleep difficulties, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, and coping with life changes, among other concerns.

She also provides focused care for issues such as abandonment, attachment and blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, communication and commitment problems, dissociation, and compassion fatigue. Dennisha adapts her work to each person's unique circumstances by drawing from evidence-informed methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT).

Sessions are tailored to individual goals and needs, and she aims to meet clients where they are with practical tools and collaborative planning. Dennisha values the courage it takes to begin therapy and is accepting new clients in North Carolina who prefer to work in English. She focuses on creating a respectful space to support clients as they move toward meaningful change.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse GriefParenting issuesCareer difficulties

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepression Coping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial 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) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Dennisha Pauley have?

Dennisha Pauley has 10 years of experience.

Is Dennisha Pauley a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCMHC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. License details are NC LCMHC 12395.

In which languages does Dennisha Pauley provide therapy?

Dennisha Pauley provides therapy in English.

Where is Dennisha Pauley located?

She is located in North Carolina.

How can I work with Dennisha Pauley as my therapist?

You can work with Dennisha Pauley through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Dennisha Pauley work with international clients?

Dennisha Pauley does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Dennisha Pauley 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

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their values and develop practical steps to live in ways that matter to them, even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes a respectful, empathetic stance from the therapist to support clients in exploring their own goals and building self-directed change.

Dennisha approaches treatment collaboratively, recognizing that finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. She works with clients to assess their needs, goals, and preferences and will recommend and adapt methods together with the client so the approach feels like a good fit.

Online therapy methods such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility for people balancing work, family, or other obligations. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care, access licensed professionals from home or other locations in North Carolina, and choose the communication style that best supports each person’s progress.

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