Denise Mason, LICSW, LCSW

North Carolina · 20 years in practice

Denise Mason is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, or big life changes.

License and registration

LCSW, North Carolina: C007478 · expires October 2027
LCSW, Florida: sw10498 · expires March 2027
LISW-CP, South Carolina: 10266 · expires December 2026
LICSW, Vermont: 089.0134874 · expires January 2028
LCSW, New Jersey: 44SC06346700 · expires August 2026
NPI: 1275783078 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 20
Languages: English

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About Denise

Denise Mason is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, or big life changes. She works with those facing addictions, trauma, relationship struggles, parenting challenges, career concerns, and questions about identity. Denise keeps language plain and meetings focused so people can make steady progress.

She draws on a client-centered stance that puts each person's goals first. Sessions aim to set clear, reachable goals and use practical techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy when they fit the situation.

Background and approach

Mindfulness and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are also offered to build coping tools and emotional regulation. With two decades of clinical experience, Denise brings a calm, direct, and encouraging presence. She balances honesty with warmth and will use gentle humor when it helps clients feel understood.

Her background includes a Master of Social Work and long experience in clinical settings supporting people through loss and adjustment. Therapy sessions focus on concrete steps people can try between meetings. Denise helps clients notice patterns, test new behaviors, and practice skills that reduce distress.

Progress is tracked with short-term goals tied to daily life. Sessions are offered in English and can be scheduled online or by phone. Denise works with people across North Carolina and accepts international clients through remote formats.

The approach is collaborative and guided by each person’s needs and pace.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Denise lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Trauma and abuse
Depression
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes

Approaches Denise names

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Online support

How Denise’s Approaches Work Online

Denise uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people understand strong emotions and how those feelings shape relationships and reactions. EFT-based work helps identify patterns in emotional responses and practice new ways of connecting with yourself and others.

She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which means sessions begin with your concerns and goals and she follows your pace. This approach focuses on listening, empathic reflection, and helping you discover your own solutions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot unhelpful thoughts and test practical changes in behavior. CBT techniques often include simple experiments, thought records, and step-by-step plans that can reduce anxiety and improve mood.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Denise will talk with you about your goals, try different strategies, and adjust the plan based on what helps. The decision about which techniques to use is guided by your needs and preferences, not by a preset formula.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for in-depth sessions and visual cues, phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited, and brief live chat or messaging fits short check-ins or skill practice between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, and travel schedules while keeping momentum between sessions.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of issues does Denise help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting strain, self-esteem, career matters, bipolar mood challenges, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapy style like?

The approach is client-centered and collaborative, with a mix of goal-setting, practical skills, and emotion-focused work. Sessions are direct but warm and aim to produce steps you can try between meetings.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has about 20 years of clinical experience working in social work and mental health settings.

What credentials and location are listed?

Denise holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and practices from North Carolina.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients through remote session formats.

How can I meet with her online?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.

What does therapy cost here?

Cost varies with location and therapist arrangement; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working together?

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