- Short-term goals
- Mindfulness skills
- Practical coping
About Dena
Her work focuses on practical conversations and clear steps people can use between sessions. She tailors discussion and plans to each person’s needs rather than following one set method. Dena emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every meeting.
She draws on strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and practice different ways of coping. Mindfulness techniques are used to slow stress reactions and increase present-moment awareness. Solution-focused ideas guide short-term goal setting and concrete next steps.
With ten years of experience in counseling, Dena has supported people through grief, loss, and medical-related challenges. She highlights empowerment and practical change as the goals of therapy. Sessions are intended to be a collaboration where clients set priorities and choose what to work on.
Dena asks hopeful, realistic questions and helps people make small changes that add up. She encourages taking manageable steps toward a happier, more fulfilling life. If someone wants to explore options, she works with them to plan the next steps.
This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.