Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Denise works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Georgia
- Years in practice
- 35
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Denise
Dr. Denise Finney helps people who are feeling overwhelmed, angry, or stuck. She listens first and then works with each person to find practical steps forward.
Her tone is direct and caring, aimed at people who want clear tools to manage stress, mood, and anger. She holds a Doctorate Degree in Counseling Studies and uses her 35 years of experience as a guide. Denise is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - practicing in Georgia.
Background and approach
Her work typically addresses anxiety, depression, anger, low self-esteem, grief, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and life changes. Denise explains beliefs and behaviors in simple terms and shows how small changes can change daily life. She often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and build different responses.
She also draws on Solution-Focused Therapy to set realistic goals and try steps that produce quick results. Sessions tend to be practical and goal-oriented while still honoring each person’s story. Denise pays attention to the impact of culture, discrimination, and identity when these issues matter to a client.
She helps people develop self-love and coping skills that fit their everyday routines. Her background includes decades of individual and group counseling. People who want straightforward strategies for anger, stress, or major life transitions may find her approach matches their needs.
She encourages clients to leave sessions with at least one clear next step.
What Denise works with
Everything Denise lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Denise's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Multicultural concerns
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
Approaches Denise lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How her approaches work online and in session
Denise commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy in online sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice the thoughts that fuel stress, anxiety, and anger, then practice different responses to those thoughts. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes setting small, concrete goals and identifying steps that quickly improve day-to-day functioning.Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Denise will discuss what feels most useful for the problem at hand and try methods that fit a person's goals and preferences. She adjusts the approach as progress is made, keeping the work practical and oriented toward real-life changes.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for deeper conversation and visual connection. Phone sessions take less bandwidth and can fit into a lunch break. Live chat and text are helpful for quick check-ins, brief coaching, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into busy schedules and to continue work between sessions.
Questions people ask about Denise
What concerns does she address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, grief, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes. Multicultural concerns, prejudice and discrimination, and self-love are also areas of focus.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, using clear steps and goal-setting. Sessions combine thought-based work with short-term problem solving to create immediate, usable changes.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 35 years of counseling experience, including both individual and group work. That background shapes a pragmatic approach to common life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds a Doctorate Degree in Counseling Studies and is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - in Georgia. Professional memberships mentioned in her original biography are not reproduced here.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options let people choose what fits their schedule and communication preferences.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on therapist availability. That process connects you and sets the first session.