Denise Jensen , LCSW

Denise Jensen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Indiana with more than 16 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, ADHD, relationship and family issues, parenting difficulties, career challenges, and mood conditions such as bipolar disorder. Her practice also addresses stress, self-esteem, intimacy and sexual concerns, sleep problems, anger, and life transitions.

Her approach is strengths-based and collaborative, helping individuals identify and build on existing resources to navigate difficult periods. She draws from evidence-informed methods including solution-focused therapy, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and motivational interviewing to tailor care to each person’s needs. Denise also incorporates family-oriented perspectives and supportive counseling when appropriate, aiming to empower clients to make constructive changes.

Over the course of her career she has worked with clients on issues related to adoption and foster care, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, codependency, divorce and separation, isolation and loneliness, and midlife challenges. She sees therapy as a partnership - a process of growth that helps people clarify goals, strengthen coping skills, and move toward decisions that reflect their values and priorities.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Denise Jensen uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where a person’s goals and values guide the work. This approach emphasizes empathy and collaboration and is helpful for issues like depression, self-esteem, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another common method she employs. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and building practical skills to manage anxiety, mood difficulties, and stress-related problems.

Motivational Interviewing is used to support people who are ambivalent about change. It helps clarify motivation and strengthen commitment when working on goals such as behavior change, recovery, or improving relationships.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Denise works collaboratively with each person to determine which strategies fit their concerns, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as needed so therapy remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage in this work - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity during transitions, and access licensed professionals from different locations while working toward personal goals.