Denise Hamilton, LICSW, LMSW - Therapist in Michigan

Practical support
Collaborative style
Focus on resilience

About Denise

Denise Hamilton is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan. She brings 15 years of clinical experience to sessions and aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental atmosphere where people can talk about hard things and find practical ways forward. Her manner is down-to-earth and collaborative, and she adjusts her style to fit each person’s needs and communication preferences.

She uses a mix of therapy approaches to help people connect thoughts, feelings, and behavior. That can mean learning new coping skills for anxiety, working through grief, or strengthening self-esteem. She also supports people dealing with relationship strain, career stress, caregiver fatigue, and life changes.

Denise has additional focus areas that include adoption and foster care, attachment issues, blended family challenges, and chronic illness or pain. She also helps with concerns like codependency, body image, and coping after separation or loss. Her background includes leadership roles outside of therapy, which she draws on when coaching people around work and professional goals.

Her sessions emphasize practical steps and steady progress. She encourages active participation that matches how each person learns and communicates. People can expect a respectful tone, straightforward feedback, and a bit of humor when it fits the moment.

To begin, prospective clients use the site Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability. The practice operates in Michigan and offers services in English.

Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It helps people clarify values and take small, meaningful actions toward what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. These approaches can help with anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to relationship patterns and early bonds, and it can be useful when people want to understand how past relationships shape current reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Denise will work together with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences. That collaborative planning includes trying approaches, checking what works, and adjusting the plan when needed.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, since specific online options are not listed in the profile. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce commute time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible to continue work on issues like grief, relationship patterns, or career coaching without rearranging an entire day.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety LGBTRelationship issuesSelf esteem Depression

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Abandonment Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issues Blended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgiveness Guilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stress Prejudice and discrimination Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

15+ years

Credentials

Massachusetts, Michigan

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Denise commonly help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family challenges, parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue among other issues.

What is her general approach in sessions?

She blends several methods and tailors them to each person, using a straightforward and collaborative style focused on practical steps and increased self-understanding.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Denise has 15 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns and life stages.

What credentials and region are listed?

She holds LICSW and LMSW credentials and practices in Michigan.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the profile.

How is cost handled?

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

How do I get started with Denise?

Use the Start Therapy button on the site, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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