- CBT methods
- ACT techniques
- EMDR for trauma
About Denise
Denise Kidd is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado with 22 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. Denise includes life purpose concerns among the issues she addresses.
Her background covers community health centers, substance use treatment programs, employee assistance work, and hospital mental health services. She has long experience in behavioral health and recovery services and brings that range to individual sessions.
Denise uses practical, interactive methods in session. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking and build different habits. She incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) techniques to help people notice values and take action aligned with them.
She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills for emotional regulation and distress tolerance, EMDR for processing traumatic memories, and Motivational Interviewing when change feels difficult. Sessions often include psychoeducation and focused planning so people leave with clear next steps.
Her style is direct and solution-focused while attending to multicultural factors. Denise treats clients with respect and works collaboratively to set goals. People who are unsure what comes next after a major change often find the practical focus helpful.
To begin, readers should confirm current session formats before booking and follow the provider's intake steps to schedule a first meeting. The first contact typically involves a short questionnaire and arranging an initial session.
Therapeutic approaches and online work
Denise commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing practical behavior changes to reduce distress. ACT helps people clarify personal values and take concrete actions that reflect what matters to them.She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance when strong feelings get in the way of daily functioning. DBT skills teach specific practices for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Denise works collaboratively to match methods to a person’s goals, needs, and preferences rather than using a single technique for everyone. Conversations in early sessions focus on which tools feel useful and which ones to prioritize.
Confirm the therapist's current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins on high-stress days, and avoid travel time. When booking, check which formats are offered and choose what fits daily life and schedule constraints.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes, including life purpose questions.
How would she describe her therapeutic approach?
She uses a solution-focused, interactive style that combines CBT, ACT, DBT skills, EMDR, and Motivational Interviewing as needed.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Denise has 22 years of professional experience in behavioral health and recovery services across multiple settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Colorado.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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