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Denise Hamilton

Denise Hamilton, LICSW, LMSW

Therapist · Michigan · 15+ years of experience

Experienced LICSW focused on practical change

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  • Midlife transitions
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Leadership coaching

About Denise

Denise Hamilton is a licensed clinical social worker with 15 years of direct practice in Michigan. She creates an inviting space where people can talk about hard things without judgment. Her approach is down-to-earth and collaborative, and she adjusts to each person’s style and pace.

Denise blends several proven methods to help people notice how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. She uses practical tools and simple discussions to help reduce anxiety, manage stress, and clarify next steps when life feels stuck. Sessions aim to build day-to-day coping skills and strengthen confidence.

Her background includes work with relationship struggles, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting stress, and challenges related to caregiving and chronic illness. She also offers support around career questions, leadership challenges, and life transitions. Denise pays attention to attachment patterns and how early relationships shape current behavior.

Her style is interactive. She invites active participation and tailors learning to each person’s communication preferences. Humor and patience appear alongside direct feedback, so people leave with practical strategies they can try between sessions.

Denise holds LICSW and LMSW credentials and practices in Michigan. She works in English and does not take international clients. To begin, people select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

15+ years

Credentials

Massachusetts, Michigan

Languages

English

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then taking steps that align with your values; it can help when life changes make choices feel overwhelming. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Attachment-Based Therapy examines patterns in close relationships and helps people understand how past connections shape current reactions and relationships.

Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. Denise works collaboratively to figure out which methods fit a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. That discussion happens early and can change as people try different strategies together.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow short check-ins when a full session would be harder to schedule. It can also make it simpler to continue care during life transitions or while managing work and caregiving responsibilities. Licensed professionals adapt exercises and tools so they translate well to remote sessions and day-to-day life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly help with?

She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma and abuse, plus relationship and family concerns.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth, with practical tools, gentle humor, and work tailored to each person’s communication preferences.

What is her professional background?

She brings 15 years of clinical experience and additional leadership and nonprofit experience that informs coaching and professional support.

What credentials and region are listed?

She holds MA LICSW and MI LMSW credentials and practices in Michigan.

Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Denise Hamilton Online therapy options on BetterHelp

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