- Values-focused
- Skill-building
- Trauma-informed
About Denise
Dr. Denise Tran -Miles is a licensed professional counselor who focuses on practical, values-driven work. She helps people make changes that align with what matters most to them. Her approach is warm, nonjudgmental, and straightforward, aimed at guiding clear steps forward when life feels overwhelming.
She draws on methods that include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered work, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and existential ideas. Sessions often involve learning new ways to respond to stress, testing small changes, and building habits that support long-term goals. She also integrates trauma-focused tools when needed.
With 20 years in the mental health field, she has experience across different levels of care. Her training includes a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) earned in 2019 and a Master’s in Community Counseling from the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Science from Metropolitan State University of Denver.
Dr. Tran -Miles works with a wide range of concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting stress, ADHD, and issues around identity and intimacy. She lists adoption and foster care among additional focus areas and can address attachment and abandonment themes when relevant to a person’s goals.
She practices in Colorado and conducts sessions in English. Her style blends education, encouragement, and practical skill-building to help people move toward clearer values and achievable steps.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice what matters to them and take small actions that reflect those values. In practice this looks like clarifying priorities, practicing acceptance of difficult emotions, and trying concrete steps that support meaningful goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going and testing new ways of thinking and acting. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns and often includes homework between sessions.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That might mean combining ACT and CBT strategies, leaning into client-centered listening, or bringing in skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy when emotion regulation is a priority.
Session formats are not listed in the provided biography, so confirm current online options before scheduling. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, shorten travel time, and allow for flexible scheduling around work or caregiving. It also makes it simpler to continue momentum between appointments by keeping regular check-ins and practicing skills in real life.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Dr. Tran -Miles address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, and many life transitions. Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, attachment and abandonment issues, and caregiving stress.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is warm and nonjudgmental with attention to practical skills. Sessions often combine values work, behavior change, and coping strategies tailored to each person.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience in mental health across different levels of care. Her background spans outpatient and more intensive settings.
What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Colorado. The biography also notes a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) and a Master’s in Community Counseling.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.