Dr. Denise Tran -Miles , LPC

Dr. Denise Tran -Miles is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado who brings 20 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship and family challenges, and a wide range of life transitions. She approaches therapy with compassion, empathy, and a nonjudgmental stance, helping clients identify what matters most to them and take concrete steps toward living in alignment with their values. Her work emphasizes education, encouragement, and empowerment so that individuals can make informed choices that move them closer to their goals.

Drawing on evidence-informed approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Existential Therapy, she tailors care to each person’s needs. Whether addressing grief, parenting concerns, intimacy and relationship issues, ADHD, or challenges related to identity and sexual orientation, she integrates practical skills with a focus on personal meaning and resilience. Her practice also attends to complex concerns like trauma, co-occurring conditions, caregiver stress, body image, and chronic illness.

Dr. Tran -Miles aims to create a collaborative therapeutic relationship where clients feel heard and supported while building skills for coping and growth. Her guiding philosophy echoes Maya Angelou: "My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style."

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care and Personal Growth

Dr. Denise Tran -Miles draws from several well-established approaches to support clients in online therapy. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking committed action toward a meaningful life - it is often helpful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-based approach that helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to ease symptoms of depression, anxiety, and related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, empathetic relationship in which the therapist listens deeply and helps clients access their own strengths and solutions, a valuable foundation for addressing identity, relationship, and self-esteem issues.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Tran -Miles works collaboratively with each person to tailor the care to their goals, preferences, and needs. Together they explore what methods fit best and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access consistent support from licensed professionals and therapists regardless of geographic constraints.