Denise Taylor, LISW

Denise Taylor is an Ohio-licensed social worker who brings 11 years of clinical experience to her therapy practice. As an LISW - Licensed Independent Social Worker - she works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and a range of intimacy-related and family concerns. Her practice also supports clients navigating LGBT issues, parenting and family conflicts, adoption and foster care, non-monogamous relationships, and workplace or young adult challenges.

She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, adapting conversations and treatment plans to the client’s distinct needs and goals. Denise emphasizes collaboration, helping clients identify practical skills and insights that fit their life circumstances. She recognizes that reaching out for support requires courage and offers steady guidance through the early steps of change.

In addition to core mental health concerns, Denise addresses areas such as self-esteem, anger, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and sexuality. Her care is client-centered and tailored, aiming to help people build more satisfying relationships, clearer boundaries, and improved emotional wellbeing over time.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Therapy Options

Denise uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and meaningful change. One common approach she employs centers on skills development for managing stress, anxiety, and mood concerns - helping clients learn coping strategies, emotional regulation, and problem-solving methods that can reduce daily distress and improve functioning.

She also integrates trauma-informed strategies when working with people affected by past hurt or abuse, creating space to process experiences at a pace that feels manageable while addressing the impact on relationships, self-esteem, and coping patterns.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Denise works with each person to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then tailors techniques and pacing to fit those needs so therapy feels relevant and doable.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, maintain continuity of care during transitions, and access consistent support from licensed professionals without needing to commute.