- Warm listening
- Practical skills
- Values focused
About Dennisha
Dennisha Pauley is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and career concerns. She brings ten years of counseling experience and nearly two decades working in mental health to each session. Dennisha speaks English and practices in North Carolina.
Her approach is warm and respectful. She listens first to understand what matters most to each person. Sessions are tailored to individual goals and life circumstances rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
Dennisha combines practical tools with a focus on personal values. She may use strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy to change unhelpful thinking and from acceptance and commitment therapy to help clients move toward what matters to them. She also draws on client-centered and emotion-focused ideas to center the client’s experience in the work.
Clients can expect a collaborative process that balances skill-building and emotional exploration. Dennisha works with common problems such as parenting stress, relationship and intimacy concerns, sleep difficulties, anger, self-esteem, attention challenges, and coping with life changes or medical issues.
Before sessions begin she helps people set clear, realistic goals and checks in on progress along the way. That practical focus aims to help clients notice small changes that add up to better day-to-day functioning and increased confidence.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
North Carolina
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values, which can reduce avoidance and increase meaningful activity. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep issues. Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person’s experience, offering empathy and gentle reflection so clients feel heard and can explore difficult feelings.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Dennisha will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which methods to use and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins on challenging days. It can also let someone join a session from a quieter spot, avoid camera use when preferred, or schedule around work and family demands. Licensed professionals aim to match the session style to practical needs as well as therapeutic goals.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Dennisha address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting and career concerns, relationship and family issues, sleep and anger problems, self-esteem, bipolar and ADHD among other areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The approach is supportive, respectful, and warm, with sessions tailored to each person’s needs and goals.
What is her clinical background and experience?
Dennisha has ten years of counseling experience and more than 19 years working in mental health settings.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) licensed in North Carolina and practices there.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.