Denise Mason , LICSW, LCSW

Denise Mason is a seasoned clinical social worker who brings a warm, direct, and encouraging presence to her therapeutic work. She earned a Bachelor of Arts from Hampton University in 1995 and completed graduate training at Norfolk State Universitys Graduate School of Social Work in 2000 with a concentration in Family Systems Practice. Denise has practiced as a therapist for more than 15 years, working with adults, children, and families across a range of challenges including mood and adjustment disorders, trauma, grief, relationship concerns, addictions, parenting, career issues, and self-esteem struggles.

She holds professional social work licenses and credentials including LICSW and LCSW - LICSW refers to a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and LCSW indicates a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - credentials that reflect advanced training and clinical practice. Denise describes her approach as client-centered, meeting people where they are and collaborating on goals for mental health, personal growth, and professional life. She also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Stages of Change techniques to address patterns of thinking and behavior and to support measurable progress.

Denise is known for bringing her genuine self to sessions, pairing honesty and directness with warmth and a sense of humor when appropriate. She provides support from the first meeting and throughout the counseling process, working alongside clients to help them move toward the life they want for themselves and their loved ones.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Denise Mason

Denise Mason uses client-centered therapy to create a collaborative atmosphere where the clients experience and goals guide the work; this approach emphasizes empathy, respect, and active listening to help people explore what matters most and set meaningful goals. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns - CBT is especially useful for addressing anxiety, depression, and adjustment challenges by teaching practical skills and strategies. Additionally, she may incorporate Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills for people struggling with intense emotions or relationship difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Denise collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they tailor interventions and try strategies in a way that feels practical and achievable.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to fit counseling into daily life. These formats allow licensed professionals to offer consistent support and skills practice across distance, helping clients engage in therapy from locations that work best for them.