Denise Strickland is a licensed professional counselor with over 8 years of experience providing individual therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. She understands that therapy can be challenging; it often brings forth fears, overwhelming feelings, and anxieties as clients share their deepest struggles with someone they may not know. Denise believes this vulnerability is essential for growth, encapsulating her ethos with the mantra: evolve or repeat. She recognizes that many individuals become trapped in repetitive patterns of thoughts and behaviors shaped by past experiences, leading to unhappiness. In her practice, Denise fosters a therapeutic environment that is comfortable and supportive, enriched with wisdom, humor, and compassion. While she utilizes research-based strategies, she emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship in the healing journey. Denise specializes in assisting those grappling with PTSD, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and substance use disorders, as well as clients experiencing bereavement, anxiety, attachment issues, and stress.