Dr. Denise Tran -Miles, LPC

Dr. Denise Tran -Miles creates a supportive path for people seeking change by combining education, encouragement, and practical tools that help clients make meaningful decisions in their lives. She centers her work on empowering individuals to move closer to their personal values and goals while honoring each person's unique background and experience.

Known for a compassionate, caring, and non-judgmental stance, Dr. Tran -Miles embraces differences and partners with clients to clarify priorities and build skills. Her clinical work includes cognitive and behavioral therapies as well as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), an approach used to process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional impact.

Dr. Tran -Miles has worked in the mental health field for 18 years across multiple levels of care with diverse populations. She earned a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in 2019 from California Southern University, a Master of Community Counseling from the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs in 2009, and a Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Science with an emphasis in Elementary Education from Metropolitan State University of Denver in 2015. Her practice emphasizes helping clients thrive - not just survive - guided by a commitment to compassion, resilience, and a touch of humor and style.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then take action that aligns with their values. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and life transitions where building flexibility and values-driven action is important.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a warm, empathetic relationship in which the client is understood and supported to explore feelings and make choices. This approach is helpful for building self-esteem, improving relationships, and navigating identity and life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) addresses unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors by teaching practical strategies to reframe thinking and develop coping skills. It is widely applied to anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Dr. Denise Tran -Miles collaborates with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - clients can meet by video call, talk by phone, or use live chat and text-based messaging to fit therapy into busy schedules. These options make ongoing support more accessible and help maintain continuity of care when in-person meetings are not possible.