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Denise Thornton, LPC

Compassionate LPC focused on relationships and healing
  • Anxiety and depression support
  • Relationship and family guidance
  • Flexible online sessions

About Denise Thornton

Denise Thornton brings a clear commitment to helping people strengthen their connections and build healthier relationships. She partners with individuals navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, parenting challenges, relationship strain, grief, and major life transitions, offering steady support as clients work through difficult moments and pursue meaningful change. Her practice also addresses concerns such as self-esteem, coping with life changes, adoption and foster care issues, codependency, fertility-related stress, panic attacks, social anxiety, and challenges common to young adults.

Denise approaches therapy with a practical, goal-oriented mindset while honoring each person’s unique experience. She blends solution-focused strategies with cognitive behavioral techniques and trauma-informed methods, all within a client-centered framework that prioritizes the client’s perspective and goals. This combination helps clients identify tools they can use in the moment and develop sustainable habits that support long-term wellbeing. She values offering a new lens when people are stuck in familiar patterns and supports them in experimenting with small, achievable changes.

Denise earned a Master of Science from Texas A&M University-Commerce in 2013. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and holds national board certification as a nationally certified counselor. Based in Texas, she works with a wide range of ages and life journeys to help clients move toward greater balance and resilience.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression

Also Specializes In

Additional Focus Areas

Adoption and foster careCodependencyFertility issuesLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Denise Thornton have?

Denise Thornton has 6 years of experience.

Is Denise Thornton a licensed therapist?

Yes. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). License details: TX LPC 72711, CO LPC 0020057.

In which languages does Denise Thornton provide therapy?

Denise Thornton provides therapy in English.

Where is Denise Thornton located?

Denise Thornton is located in Texas.

How can I work with Denise Thornton as my therapist?

You can work with Denise Thornton through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Denise Thornton work with international clients?

Denise Thornton does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Denise Thornton cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support



Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and understanding each person’s perspective. In this approach the therapist follows the client’s lead, offering empathy and reflection to help people clarify values, build self-awareness, and strengthen relationships. It is especially helpful for those working on self-esteem, relationship concerns, or major life decisions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that contribute to distress and then testing and changing them. CBT offers practical tools for managing anxiety, depression, panic symptoms, and similar challenges by teaching strategies to reframe thinking and develop healthier coping skills.

Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on practical steps and small changes that move a person toward their goals. It helps clients quickly identify what is working, set achievable targets, and apply concrete strategies to improve daily functioning and handle transitions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Denise works with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques as therapy progresses to ensure a constructive match between approach and situation.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions take place - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit support into busy schedules and varied lifestyles. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver focused care, practical tools, and ongoing support while helping clients build changeable skills that translate into everyday life.

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