Denise Schwartz, LCPC - Therapist in Nevada

Stress and anxiety
ADHD support
LGBTQ affirmative

About Denise

Denise Schwartz is a Nevada-based licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) who focuses on work and wellbeing. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, and questions about identity. Denise aims to help clients find practical ways forward when life feels overwhelming or uncertain.

She often supports people managing ADHD and attention differences, working on focus, motivation, and everyday strategies that fit real life. Denise also works with LGBTQ people and those exploring gender and purpose, offering an affirming space to talk through identity and values.

Her approach combines ideas from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and psychodynamic therapy with solution-focused techniques. Sessions mix skill-building, values work, and attention to patterns that repeat in relationships and work life. The aim is to create usable steps clients can try between sessions.

Denise has about 10 years of experience and has supported veterans, first responders, caregivers, and neurodivergent clients through major transitions. She pays attention to how stress and mood affect daily functioning and relationships. Work and wellbeing concerns are a frequent focus in her practice.

Practical issues like communication problems, self-esteem, guilt, and life purpose are common topics. Denise helps people translate insight into routines and small changes that build resilience over time.

Therapy approaches and how they work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small actions that match those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help with anxiety, life purpose, and making changes that matter. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes building practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved communication, which can be useful for mood shifts and relationship stress. Psychodynamic therapy looks at patterns that repeat across situations and relationships to help people understand why they react the way they do and make different choices.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Denise will collaborate with each person to match techniques to goals, needs, and preferences, and she adjusts the mix as progress is made. The plan is a shared process rather than a fixed prescription.

Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed in this profile. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work, caregiving, or irregular schedules. It can reduce travel time, allow a quicker check-in between busy days, and let people use tools practiced in their everyday environments. If you want to know specific session formats offered, verify them during the matching and scheduling steps.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesSelf esteem ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stress Communication problems Control issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separation First responder issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityLife purpose Veteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersSexualityWorkplace issues Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Psychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

Nevada

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Denise commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, ADHD, and LGBTQ issues, among other mood and identity concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style blends ACT, DBT, psychodynamic ideas, and solution-focused techniques to combine practical tools with exploration of repeating patterns.

How much experience does she have?

Denise has about 10 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns and populations.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

She is a Nevada licensed clinical professional counselor listed as LCPC and practices from Nevada.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Denise?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.