About Denise
Denise Honeyford brings two decades of social work experience to her practice. She is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - based in Tennessee. She focuses on practical support for everyday struggles like depression, anxiety, and major life changes.
Denise emphasizes the strengths people already have and offers steady guidance as they take steps forward. She works in clear, straightforward ways. Sessions often include talking through problems, trying out coping skills, and setting small goals that fit daily life.
Background and approach
Denise uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy approaches to help manage mood, stress, and difficult emotions. Many people seek her help for issues such as grief, addiction, trauma and abuse, or challenges with self-esteem and relationships. She also has experience with aging and geriatric concerns, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and intellectual disability issues.
Denise aims to meet each person where they are and adapt work to realistic needs. The pace is collaborative and respectful. She encourages clients to name what they want to change and to build on what already works for them.
Denise supports problem solving around work, career shifts, and coping with life transitions. Sessions are offered in English and delivered online through video, phone, live chat, or text messaging. The approach is practical and goal-oriented, with attention to emotional safety and steady progress.
How CBT and DBT translate to online therapy
The first approach Denise uses is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. It often involves practical exercises and homework to try between sessions.She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy methods that teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal skills. DBT tools can help when emotions feel overwhelming or when relationships are strained.
Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will listen to goals, try a few methods, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. Clients and the therapist set priorities together and track progress over time.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet those goals. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for skill practice and deeper discussion. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging work well for quick coaching, skill reminders, and ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit care into a busy schedule and to use therapeutic tools when they are needed most.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
Also works with
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Forgiveness
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Mood disorders
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Trauma and abuse
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 20 years
- Licensed
- Tennessee
- Languages
- English