Dr. Denise Finney, LPC

Dr. Denise Finney offers calm, direct support for people coping with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, anger, depression, grief, and life transitions. She uses straightforward talk and practical tools to help clients manage symptoms and build stronger day-to-day routines. Dr. Finney is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 35 years in the field and works with multicultural concerns, prejudice and discrimination, self-love, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.

She holds a Doctorate in Counseling Studies and has provided both individual and group counseling for most of her career. Many clients meet her for help sorting through feelings after loss, navigating a big life change, or calming persistent anxiety. She listens closely to each person’s story and focuses on clear, usable strategies rather than abstract theory.

Her main approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts and actions affect mood and behavior. She also draws on Solution-Focused Therapy to help clients set short-term goals and find practical steps forward. Sessions emphasize small changes that add up over time.

Dr. Finney adapts methods to fit each person’s needs and priorities. She aims to teach skills that people can use between sessions so progress continues outside the appointment time. Expect a respectful, steady pace and tools you can try right away.

She practices in Georgia and offers several remote session formats when appropriate. Prospective clients complete a brief matching questionnaire to begin the intake and schedule sessions according to availability.

How CBT and Solution-Focused Work Online

Dr. Finney uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice how thoughts and behaviors affect feelings, then practice small changes that reduce distress. CBT sessions break problems into clear steps and focus on skill-building for anxiety, depression, anger, and attention-related difficulties.

She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to identify immediate goals and concrete actions. This approach emphasizes what is working now and builds quick, practical strategies to move forward when coping with grief, life changes, or chronic stress.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Dr. Finney will talk with each person about symptoms, goals, and personal preferences, then recommend a mix of CBT and solution-focused techniques when that seems helpful. The plan can change as progress is made and needs shift.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and situations. Video is useful for fuller conversation and skills practice, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging work well for brief check-ins, planning, or tracking progress between appointments. These options make it easier to get consistent help without rearranging a whole day.