Denise King, LPC-MHSP

Denise King is a licensed counselor in Tennessee with 10 years of professional experience supporting people through difficult life moments and behavioral changes. As an LPC-MHSP - a Licensed Professional Counselor and Mental Health Service Provider - she combines clinical training with a practical, strengths-focused outlook to help clients address addictions, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, and challenges with motivation, self-esteem, and confidence.

Denise centers the client as the expert of their own story and seeks to build on existing strengths to promote meaningful change. She encourages clients to recognize the resources they already possess while offering guidance and clinical tools to navigate obstacles. Beginning therapy is often an act of courage, and Denise emphasizes empathy and steadiness as clients take those first steps toward growth.

Drawing on a decade of experience, Denise creates a collaborative environment where clients and therapist work together to identify goals, explore options, and develop skills that support long-term progress. Her approach aims to make therapy approachable and goal-oriented for individuals and families seeking support in Tennessee and beyond.

Evidence-Based Care and Online Support

Denise uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the challenges clients bring, with special emphasis on addiction recovery and trauma-informed work. For addictions, she focuses on practical strategies to manage triggers, build coping skills, and support sustained behavior change. For trauma and abuse, she employs approaches that prioritize safety, pacing, and processing in ways that respect each person’s readiness.

She also draws on a strengths-based perspective that highlights a client’s existing resources and resilience, helping people increase motivation and confidence as they pursue goals. Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process - Denise collaborates with each client to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility for scheduling and access. Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes it easier to attend appointments from home, work, or while traveling. These options allow clients and licensed professionals to maintain continuity of care and adapt session formats to what works best for each person.