Denise Carey, LCSW
Therapist in Pennsylvania
Denise Carey is a licensed clinical social worker with 24 years of experience in behavioral health.
- License cw016634 · Pennsylvania Expires February 2027
- NPI 1043462948 · national registry
- Experience and languages 24+ years in practice English
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About Denise
Denise Carey is a licensed clinical social worker with 24 years of experience in behavioral health. She practices in Pennsylvania and has helped people manage anxiety, depression, addiction, and the stress of major life changes. Denise brings a calm, down-to-earth presence to sessions and focuses on practical steps people can use right away.
She uses a mix of approaches to fit each person’s needs, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and the Gottman Method when relationship patterns are part of the concern.
Background and approach
Sessions are collaborative - Denise listens first, then helps set small goals you can try between meetings. Her style is warm and straightforward, aimed at making progress feel achievable. Denise has a long background responding to crisis situations and working with trauma and abuse survivors.
That experience informs how she helps people build safety, cope with grief, and reduce overwhelming emotions. She also brings experience supporting those dealing with parenting strain, caregiver stress, and end-of-life concerns. Practical skills like thought tracking, mindfulness exercises, and communication practice are common in her sessions.
Denise tailors techniques to each person’s rhythm and daily life so tools are useful, not just theoretical. She emphasizes small, consistent changes that add up over time. If someone prefers conversation-based guidance, motivational interviewing and client-centered methods are part of her approach.
Denise aims to help people recognize patterns, regain control over reactions, and move toward clearer choices and healthier routines.
Credentials
- LCSW (Pennsylvania)
- License cw016634 · expires February 2027
- NPI
- 1043462948 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Denise lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Men's issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Denise names
- Gottman Method
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the approaches Denise names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Denise often combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in her online work. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which helps with anxiety, depression, and mood regulation. Client-centered methods prioritize listening and meeting each person where they are, which supports motivation and clearer decision making.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Denise collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals and day-to-day life. She adjusts pace, homework, and communication style so the plan fits the client rather than forcing a single method.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for longer sessions and skills practice that benefit from face-to-face interaction. Phone sessions can be easier when someone has limited bandwidth or needs a shorter check-in. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief updates, mood tracking, or when writing feels more comfortable than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or travel, and help keep progress steady over time.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does Denise often address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and related problems such as codependency and communication struggles.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm and straightforward. She listens closely, sets realistic goals, and uses practical exercises like mindfulness and thought tracking.
What is her professional background?
Denise is a licensed clinical social worker with 24 years of behavioral health experience, including crisis assessment work and long-term counseling across a range of concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds a Pennsylvania LCSW license and practices with a focus on clients connected to that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time and works with people located within applicable U.S. jurisdictions.
What session formats are available online?
Therapy can be done via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference and needs.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; to begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire.
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