Denise Owen, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker with broad clinical experience
- Trauma and grief
- Couples and family
- ADHD and mood disorders
About Denise Owen
Denise Owen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) whose career in social work began with an undergraduate internship in 1986 and continued after earning a Master of Social Work in 1990. She has held a clinical license since 1993 and brings decades of experience across both inpatient and outpatient settings, including work at a state psychiatric hospital in North Carolina, a medical hospital in South Carolina, a military base in Virginia, and several outpatient agencies in Pennsylvania.
Over the past 29 years she relocated and practiced in four different states while balancing family responsibilities. Her clinical background is wide-ranging and includes work with children who have behavioral and developmental challenges, long-term psychiatric patients, hospice clients, military service members and their families, incarcerated individuals, survivors of domestic violence, people managing addictions, and those coping with grief, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress.
To maintain professional competence she regularly attends seminars and conferences in medical, psychological, social work, and ethics topics, expanding her cultural awareness and clinical skills beyond her primary focus on long-term psychiatric care. She is not currently working in an inpatient setting.
Denise approaches care with collaborative, goal-focused treatment planning. She prefers to assess individuals first and involve them in choosing therapeutic work, moving to different strategies if an approach is not effective. Her work emphasizes building rapport and mutual understanding before beginning structured interventions - a method she summarizes with Stephen Covey's maxim to "diagnose before prescribing."
Her clinical toolbox includes approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Outside of clinical practice she has taught in the homeschool network in South Carolina for 11 years, offering classes from creative crafting to Egyptology, basic sign language, creative writing, and astronomy. She has also taught Psychology 101 and Sociology 101 at a community college in North Carolina.
Denise has published two children's books - "Turtle Gliding" (2009) and "Why Does God Pull Teeth?" (2018) - each inspired by one of her children. She respects the courage it takes to seek counseling and likens therapy to going to the gym: sometimes it feels difficult to start, but many people feel better once they commit to the work. Denise Owen is not currently accepting new clients.
Over the past 29 years she relocated and practiced in four different states while balancing family responsibilities. Her clinical background is wide-ranging and includes work with children who have behavioral and developmental challenges, long-term psychiatric patients, hospice clients, military service members and their families, incarcerated individuals, survivors of domestic violence, people managing addictions, and those coping with grief, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress.
To maintain professional competence she regularly attends seminars and conferences in medical, psychological, social work, and ethics topics, expanding her cultural awareness and clinical skills beyond her primary focus on long-term psychiatric care. She is not currently working in an inpatient setting.
Denise approaches care with collaborative, goal-focused treatment planning. She prefers to assess individuals first and involve them in choosing therapeutic work, moving to different strategies if an approach is not effective. Her work emphasizes building rapport and mutual understanding before beginning structured interventions - a method she summarizes with Stephen Covey's maxim to "diagnose before prescribing."
Her clinical toolbox includes approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Outside of clinical practice she has taught in the homeschool network in South Carolina for 11 years, offering classes from creative crafting to Egyptology, basic sign language, creative writing, and astronomy. She has also taught Psychology 101 and Sociology 101 at a community college in North Carolina.
Denise has published two children's books - "Turtle Gliding" (2009) and "Why Does God Pull Teeth?" (2018) - each inspired by one of her children. She respects the courage it takes to seek counseling and likens therapy to going to the gym: sometimes it feels difficult to start, but many people feel better once they commit to the work. Denise Owen is not currently accepting new clients.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
Blended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Denise Owen have?
Denise Owen has 34 years of experience in the field of social work and clinical practice.
Is Denise Owen a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her license details are NC LCSW C001100.
In which languages does Denise Owen provide therapy?
Denise Owen provides therapy in English.
Where is Denise Owen located?
Denise Owen is located in North Carolina.
How can I work with Denise Owen as my therapist?
Therapy with Denise Owen can be provided by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Please note that she is not currently accepting new clients.
Does Denise Owen work with international clients?
Denise Owen does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Denise Owen cost?
Costs can vary based on factors such as location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current pricing and plan details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule a first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
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