Dennisha Pauley, LCMHC
Therapist in North Carolina
Dennisha Pauley is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) based in North Carolina.
- License 12395 · North Carolina Expires June 2026
- NPI 1538648472 · national registry
- Experience and languages 10+ years in practice English
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About Dennisha
Dennisha Pauley is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) based in North Carolina. She draws on a decade of clinical experience to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and changes in work or family life. Her tone is warm and respectful, and she focuses on practical steps you can use between sessions.
Clients can expect sessions shaped around their specific goals and needs. Dennisha uses a mix of approaches rather than a single method so each plan fits the person in front of her.
Background and approach
She listens first, then helps set small, achievable steps toward change. Her background includes long experience across mental health settings, supporting people with trauma, parenting challenges, attention differences, and chronic health or caregiving stress. That range gives her a practical toolbox for common problems like sleep disruption, anger, and low self-esteem.
Dennisha often blends skills-based strategies with emotion-focused work. She may use techniques to manage difficult thoughts and behaviors alongside ways to strengthen relationships and communication. The goal is to reduce distress while building routines that feel sustainable.
Sessions are tailored to what feels most useful for each person. Dennisha emphasizes collaboration so clients help shape priorities and pace. She aims to make therapy a clear, manageable part of life rather than an added burden.
Credentials
- LCMHC (North Carolina)
- License 12395 · expires June 2026
- NPI
- 1538648472 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Dennisha lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Dennisha names
- Gottman Method
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the approaches Dennisha 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
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Dennisha uses the Gottman Method to help people improve communication and reduce repeated conflict. That approach focuses on practical interaction skills and understanding patterns that keep fights alive. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people notice difficult thoughts without getting stuck and build a life based on personal values.She emphasizes working together to find the right approach. Early sessions are used to clarify goals and try methods that match what the person needs. If something isn't helping, she will adjust the plan so work stays relevant and doable.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls let you work face to face when you want a fuller conversation. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a lunch break. Chat and text options are useful for shorter check-ins, quick skill practice, or when typing is easier than talking. These formats make it possible to keep consistent work even with busy schedules, caregiving duties, or geographic constraints.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Dennisha help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, relationship and family issues, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is supportive, respectful, and warm. She uses a mix of methods so sessions focus on practical steps and emotional work that fit each person's needs.
How much experience does she have?
Dennisha has around 10 years of clinical experience as a counselor and has worked in mental health for a longer period, supporting a wide range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds the LCMHC credential as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina and practices there.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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