Denise Naggi, LCSW

Denise Naggi is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 19 years of professional experience practicing in Missouri. She specializes in helping people manage stress and anxiety, process trauma and abuse, cope with grief and loss, and strengthen motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Denise also supports clients with depression, addictions, relationship difficulties, and issues that often affect first responders, as well as concerns such as infidelity, life purpose, midlife transition, self-love, sexual assault and abuse, and women’s issues.

She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to meet individual needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all method. Denise recognizes that beginning therapy can take courage and affirms each client for taking that step. As an LCSW - a licensed clinical social worker authorized to provide clinical mental health services (Missouri LCSW 2015007560) - she uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients identify goals, practice practical coping skills, and work toward meaningful change. Her practice emphasizes collaboration, emotional understanding, and clear strategies aimed at helping people regain balance and move forward.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Denise draws on evidence-based techniques that are well suited to the issues she treats. One common focus is trauma-informed work that helps people safely process past abuse or assault, build emotional regulation skills, and restore a sense of safety and control. Another frequent emphasis is skills-based coping and mood management, which teaches practical strategies for managing anxiety, stress, depression, and addictive behaviors while strengthening self-esteem and motivation. She also offers grief-focused support that helps clients navigate loss and find ways to adjust to life after bereavement.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Denise works with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and she adapts methods over time to find the best fit for each person’s situation and pace.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain consistent care, access support from home or work, and integrate therapeutic work into a busy life while working with licensed professionals and therapists trained in evidence-based care.