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- 20 years experience
- Client-centered care
- Uses CBT and EMDR
About Denise
Dr. Denise Tran -Miles uses a practical, person-centered approach to help people make changes that matter. She blends talking, skills practice, and real-life steps so clients can move toward their values and goals. Her style is warm and nonjudgmental, with an emphasis on clear guidance and encouragement.
She has twenty years of experience in mental health settings. Her background includes a Doctor in Psychology (PsyD) earned in 2019 and a Master’s degree in Community Counseling from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs earned in 2009. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Science with an emphasis in Elementary Education from Metropolitan State University of Denver.
In sessions she uses cognitive and behavioral methods alongside client-centered principles. She also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, which she includes as part of care when appropriate. Her work often focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, and relationship and intimacy-related concerns.
She also supports people facing ADHD, parenting and caregiving stress, chronic illness and pain, body image and eating concerns, and issues around identity and sexual orientation. She helps people who are coping with life transitions, career decisions, or compassion fatigue.
People can expect direct communication, practical tools, and collaborative planning. Dr. Tran -Miles aims to help people make steady progress toward meaningful goals while honoring each person’s unique experience.
She has twenty years of experience in mental health settings. Her background includes a Doctor in Psychology (PsyD) earned in 2019 and a Master’s degree in Community Counseling from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs earned in 2009. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Science with an emphasis in Elementary Education from Metropolitan State University of Denver.
In sessions she uses cognitive and behavioral methods alongside client-centered principles. She also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, which she includes as part of care when appropriate. Her work often focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, and relationship and intimacy-related concerns.
She also supports people facing ADHD, parenting and caregiving stress, chronic illness and pain, body image and eating concerns, and issues around identity and sexual orientation. She helps people who are coping with life transitions, career decisions, or compassion fatigue.
People can expect direct communication, practical tools, and collaborative planning. Dr. Tran -Miles aims to help people make steady progress toward meaningful goals while honoring each person’s unique experience.
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How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take small, purposeful steps toward those values. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying new behaviors to reduce distress and solve problems; it is commonly used for depression and anxiety.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before. Together they decide whether ACT, CBT, or a client-centered path will suit current needs and adjust the plan over time.
Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people continue work on goals from home or during life transitions while keeping the same licensed professional across appointments.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Colorado
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
The therapist supports a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, eating and body image concerns, ADHD, and caregiving stress.
What is the general therapy style and approach?
Sessions combine client-centered listening with practical cognitive and behavioral techniques. The work focuses on skill practice, goal setting, and steps people can take between sessions.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
This provider has twenty years of experience working across mental health settings and levels of care.
What credentials and location are listed?
The clinician holds an LPC credential and practices in Colorado.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the country work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are limited to those within supported regions.
How are fees and payment organized?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with this therapist?
To start, use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.