- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- CBT and ACT methods
About Denise
Dr. Denise Tran -Miles is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado with 20 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, LGBT concerns, relationship and family issues, and other challenges young adults commonly face. Her work also covers grief, eating and intimacy-related issues, parenting, career concerns, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
Denise uses a mix of practical talk and structured techniques. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Existential Therapy to address thoughts, behaviors, and values. Sessions may include skills practice, values clarification, and steps to manage overwhelming feelings.
Her background spans two decades across multiple levels of care. Denise completed a Doctor in Psychology (PsyD) in 2019 and a master’s degree in Community Counseling in 2009. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Science with an emphasis in Elementary Education. The LPC credential is listed for Colorado.
In practical terms, she helps people break down big problems into small steps. She addresses patterns like avoidance, control struggles, codependency, and commitment fears. She also works with issues linked to adoption and foster care, attachment, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and body image concerns.
For someone in their late teens or twenties feeling behind after school or nervous about first jobs and relationships, Denise offers grounded, skills-based work. To begin, readers are asked to confirm session options before booking and follow the standard intake steps for first appointments.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions that align with those values. It can be useful for anxiety, low motivation, and decisions about work or relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments. CBT often helps with worry, low mood, and problems that repeat in daily life. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person’s experience, using active listening and reflection to build understanding and direction.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and together decide which methods to prioritize. That collaborative process can include trying techniques from different approaches and adjusting what’s most helpful over time.
The therapist’s biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a student schedule or a workday. They also let people choose a quieter setting that reduces travel time, or a shorter check-in when time is limited. Practical benefits include being able to use worksheets or skills charts during a session and follow up on exercises between meetings. Licensed professionals and therapists can adapt these approaches so the work fits everyday routines and goals.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address that matter to young adults?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, career and self-esteem concerns, and challenges common in early adulthood.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style pairs client-centered conversation with structured approaches like CBT, ACT, DBT, and existential work to practice skills and clarify values.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience in the mental health field across multiple levels of care and settings.
What credential and location apply to her practice?
She is listed as an LPC in Colorado and holds a Doctor in Psychology (PsyD) plus a master’s in Community Counseling.
Can non-US or international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment or cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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