Therapist profile
Denise Hamilton, LICSW, LMSW
LICSW and LMSW - Family and parenting concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Career and leadership
About Denise
Denise Hamilton is a LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) and an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) with 15 years of clinical experience in Michigan. She focuses on common life stressors and emotional struggles such as anxiety, depression, grief, parenting strain, relationship and family concerns, and burnout-related issues like compassion fatigue.
She offers straightforward, practical work that helps people sort through feelings and daily pressures. Sessions aim to connect thoughts, emotions, and behavior so people can make clearer choices. Denise uses a mix of methods rather than a single technique so the work can match the person's needs.
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She encourages active participation and adapts to the way someone prefers to communicate and learn. That can mean short skill practice, focused conversations about a problem, or noticing patterns in relationships and reactions.
Denise also brings background from leadership roles in executive and nonprofit settings. That experience informs work with people facing career stress, role transitions, or leadership challenges. She frames these topics practically, with attention to decision-making and confidence at work.
People who come for help with parenting, family strain, or long-standing attachment and relationship patterns will find sessions oriented to clear steps and realistic changes. The approach is steady and plainspoken, aimed at reducing overwhelm and helping people handle what shows up day to day.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify what matters to them and take small, values-based actions despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and helps people notice how early connections shape current reactions; this can help with family conflict and relationship strain. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client's own perspective and pace, with the therapist listening and reflecting to support self-understanding and decision-making.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Denise works collaboratively to choose methods that fit a person's goals, preferences, and the problems they bring. She will check in and adjust techniques as the work progresses so sessions stay practical and relevant.
Confirm the exact online session formats before booking since the profile does not list them. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Some formats use video and some use audio only, which can helppeople who prefer not to be on camera or who need a lower-bandwidth option. The therapist will discuss which format works best for scheduling, focus, and the type of work requested.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts, Michigan
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting strain, family and relationship concerns, trauma, and related areas listed in her specialties.
How would she describe her therapeutic approach?
Her work blends approaches such as ACT, attachment-based methods, CBT, EFT, and client-centered techniques to match a person's needs and goals.
How many years of experience does she have?
She has 15 years of clinical experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and life concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds MA LICSW and MI LMSW credentials and practices in Michigan.
Does she work in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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