Licensed clinical social worker recordNorth Carolina
Denise Mason, LICSW, LCSW
North Carolina
Licensed clinical social worker - mood and coping
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- Credentials
- LICSW, LCSW
- Licensed in North Carolina
- LCSW, licence C007478
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence sw10498
- Licensed in South Carolina
- LISW-CP, licence 10266
- Licensed in Vermont
- LICSW, licence 089.0134874
- Licensed in New Jersey
- LCSW, licence 44SC06346700
- NPI
- 1275783078
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- North Carolina
These details come from information Denise supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Denise
Denise Mason is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - LCSW and LICSW with 20 years of experience. She practices in North Carolina and works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting, self-esteem, career challenges, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
She describes a straightforward style. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps. Denise uses conversational work to identify what is getting in the way and what can change. She brings direct feedback and a sense of humor when appropriate.
Her background includes graduate study in clinical social work with a concentration in family systems practice. Over two decades she has supported people through mood and adjustment struggles and trauma-related difficulties. That experience informs how she plans short-term and longer-term work.
Denise draws on client-centered methods alongside cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior approaches. She also integrates emotionally-focused and mindfulness strategies when they match a client's needs. The emphasis is on techniques that help reduce symptoms and improve daily coping.
In sessions she prioritizes goal-setting for mental health, relationships, work, and parenting. The first meetings usually clarify priorities and establish simple, measurable steps. Progress is reviewed regularly and plans are adjusted as life circumstances change.
BHow sessions work
Approaches used in online sessions
Denise often uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral techniques in therapy. Client-centered work focuses on listening and building a collaborative plan based on the client's priorities. It helps when someone needs straightforward support and clearer goals.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds skills for managing strong emotions and improving stress tolerance when problems feel overwhelming.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. She will work with the client to decide which methods fit best based on goals and preferences. That conversation usually happens in the first few sessions and can shift as needs change.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and mindfulness practices to work well in remote sessions, and techniques from CBT and DBT translate into practical at-home tools.
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Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, Florida, South Carolina, Vermont, New Jersey
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, LGBT issues, relationship and family problems, grief, parenting, self-esteem, career matters, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a straightforward, goal-focused approach that blends client-centered listening with practical skills from CBT and DBT.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 20 years of experience working in social work and clinical settings with individuals and families.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the credentials LICSW and LCSW and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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