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Denise Pinero

Therapist
10 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD, Transgender issues, Diabetes
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I provide a supportive and compassionate space where you can feel heard and understood. Life’s challenges—such as stress, depression, low self-esteem, and feeling overwhelmed—can be difficult to navigate alone, but you don’t have to face them by yourself.

Together, we’ll explore your experiences and create a personalized approach that supports your goals, strengths, and well-being. My goal is to help you gain insight, build resilience, and move toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.

My approach to therapy

My approach to therapy weaves together Transpersonal Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy to support both meaningful insight and real-life change. In our work together, you’ll find a calm, nonjudgmental space to slow down, understand what you’re experiencing, and reconnect with your strengths. Along the way, we’ll develop practical tools to shift unhelpful patterns, bring greater clarity to your life, and help you move forward with more confidence, balance, and purpose. If you’re looking for a space where you can feel supported while creating genuine change, you’re in the right place.

What you can expect from me

When we work together, you can expect a space where you feel genuinely heard, respected, and supported. My goal is not just to listen—but to help you gain clarity, develop practical tools, and begin creating meaningful change in your life. Together, we focus on what matters most to you so you can move forward feeling more grounded, confident, and in control. If you’re ready to stop carrying everything on your own, I’d be honored to walk alongside you.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Empowering, Affirming

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    10 years of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at The College of New Rochelle, BA (Bachelor of Arts) at The College of New Rochelle
  • License type
    LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD, Transgender issues, Diabetes
  • Therapy methods
    Transpersonal, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English