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Denise Mason

Denise Mason, LPC

Therapist · Missouri · 10+ years of experience

Compassionate, practical counseling for life transitions

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At a glance

Listed location
Missouri
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
LPC
Languages
English
License (Missouri)
LPC · No. 2019029718
NPI
1770321721

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  • Client-centered care
  • Skills-based tools
  • LGBTQ+ affirming

About Denise

Denise Mason is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with ten years of experience. She uses a client-centered approach to help people cope with anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and big life changes. Denise aims to create a welcoming, affirming space for people to speak honestly and feel heard.

She focuses on practical steps that fit into daily life. That can include talking through communication problems, reducing stress, or finding new ways to manage mood swings. Denise also supports people dealing with grief, trauma, caregiver strain, chronic illness, and issues related to aging and geriatric concerns.

Her work often brings in tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to notice patterns and test new behaviors. Mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing are used when they suit a person's goals and preferences. Denise tailors each session to what the person needs that week rather than following a strict script.

Clients can expect straightforward language and a focus on skills they can use between sessions. She encourages small experiments and gradual changes that build confidence over time. The emphasis is on steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Denise is LGBTQ+ affirming and pays attention to how identity, work, and family roles affect wellbeing. People seeking support for parenting stress, communication breakdowns, or life purpose work may find her practical, empathetic style helpful.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

Missouri

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Denise commonly draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness in her work. CBT looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect feelings and uses simple experiments to test new ways of thinking. Mindfulness teaches steady attention to the present moment and can help reduce rumination and anxiety.

She views therapy as a team effort. Finding the right approach happens together, based on what a person wants to change and how they prefer to work. Denise will suggest options, try techniques, and adapt as progress and preferences become clearer.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins that match a work break or caregiving schedule. It can also let a therapist use worksheets, guided exercises, and mindfulness practices during a session to support day-to-day coping and behavior change.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Denise help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and career issues, grief, trauma, parenting and anger, among other concerns. Additional focus areas include aging and geriatric issues and caregiver stress.

What is her therapeutic style like?

The approach is client-centered, with an emphasis on practical skills. Sessions often include CBT and DBT techniques, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing when helpful.

How much experience does she have?

Denise has ten years of experience as a practicing therapist in Missouri.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds a Missouri Licensed Professional Counselor credential (MO LPC) and practices in Missouri.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How much do sessions cost?

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

What steps are required to begin working together?

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

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