Denise Mason, LICSW, LCSW

Denise Mason is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in North Carolina. She brings 20 years of experience to sessions and focuses on helping adults who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, grief, and life changes. She offers straightforward support and helps people set practical goals for their day-to-day life.

Her work is rooted in a client-centered approach. Denise listens first to understand each person's priorities, then helps them try tools that make a difference in daily routines. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and build new habits.

Denise also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach ways to manage strong emotions and improve coping. Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas inform how she helps people notice and change interaction patterns that leave them feeling stuck. Mindfulness practices are used when calming the body and attention is helpful.

Sessions focus on clear goals. She helps clients break problems into manageable steps and track progress over time. Expect a direct but warm style, with honest feedback and encouragement along the way.

Denise has a long professional history in social work and mental health. She combines practical skill-building with attention to what matters most to each person, guiding them toward the changes they want in work, relationships, and family life.

How approach and format fit together online

Denise commonly combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills in online sessions. CBT helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors to change mood and daily routines. DBT skills teach practical emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness for intense feelings and conflicts.

She treats finding the right approach as a team effort. Early sessions focus on understanding goals and testing what methods feel most useful. The therapist and client decide together whether to emphasize CBT exercises, DBT skills, mindfulness, or a mix that matches personal needs and preferences.

Online work uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different situations. Video sessions let people practice exercises and talk in depth. Phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging are useful for short check-ins, quick skill reminders, or when a brief written check-in fits a busy day. These options are meant to make participation easier and to keep therapy practical and flexible.