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Denise Bess

Therapist
10 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, PTSD
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I am a doctoral candidate who has been practicing since 2012 in Illinois. I have been licensed since 2015 and take great pride in helping others, appreciating the trust people have in my clinical ability to move them forward in their journeys.

My approach to therapy

I use a curious and directive approach to helping others heal from trauma and other various mental health needs.

What you can expect from me

You can expect a comprehensive view of clinical needs, along with a treatment approach that yields measurable outcomes within 12 sessions.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Energetic, Holistic

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    10 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at Bradley University
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Missouri), LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor) (North Carolina), LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) (Illinois)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Family issues, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Relational, Jungian
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English