Denise Hamilton, LICSW, LMSW
Licensed social worker supporting growth
- Stress and anxiety support
- LGBT and relationships
- Leadership coaching
About Denise Hamilton
Denise Hamilton is a licensed social worker based in Michigan who brings 15 years of clinical experience to her practice. She aims to create a welcoming space where clients are encouraged to be themselves and where each part of their story is met with compassion, patience, and professional skill. Denise tailors her methods rather than relying on a single template, blending evidence-based frameworks to help people explore how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors interact and to support meaningful change.
Her approach is collaborative and down-to-earth, marked by respect, practical guidance, and an occasional touch of humor to ease difficult conversations. She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, self-esteem, grief, trauma, parenting challenges, career concerns, and compassion fatigue. Denise also supports leaders and professionals through coaching informed by her background in executive and nonprofit roles, focusing on leadership development, confidence, and performance.
Denise holds the LICSW credential - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - and the LMSW credential - Licensed Master Social Worker - and applies a client-centered stance that adapts to each person’s communication and learning style. Her goal is to help clients build resilience and practical coping strategies as they move toward clearer goals and greater well-being.
Her approach is collaborative and down-to-earth, marked by respect, practical guidance, and an occasional touch of humor to ease difficult conversations. She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, self-esteem, grief, trauma, parenting challenges, career concerns, and compassion fatigue. Denise also supports leaders and professionals through coaching informed by her background in executive and nonprofit roles, focusing on leadership development, confidence, and performance.
Denise holds the LICSW credential - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - and the LMSW credential - Licensed Master Social Worker - and applies a client-centered stance that adapts to each person’s communication and learning style. Her goal is to help clients build resilience and practical coping strategies as they move toward clearer goals and greater well-being.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended 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 issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Denise Hamilton have?
Denise Hamilton has 15 years of experience.
Is Denise Hamilton a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds these credentials: LICSW, LMSW. License details: MA LICSW LICSW114151, MI LMSW 6801118588.
In which languages does Denise Hamilton provide therapy?
Denise Hamilton provides therapy in English.
Where is Denise Hamilton located?
Denise Hamilton is located in Michigan.
How can I work with Denise Hamilton as my therapist?
You can work with Denise Hamilton through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Denise Hamilton work with international clients?
Denise Hamilton does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Denise Hamilton 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 care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take committed action toward a meaningful life while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It is often useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions where a shift in relationship to internal experiences can reduce struggle.
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns that form in relationships and how early bonds shape expectations and behavior in adult connections. This approach can help with relationship challenges, trust issues, grief, and family dynamics by fostering more secure ways of relating.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines the links between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors and offers practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is commonly used for depression, anxiety, and coping with everyday stressors.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Denise works collaboratively with clients to identify methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. She tailors techniques and adapts the process as clients learn what is most helpful.
Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity during transitions, and access licensed professionals from different locations. These flexible modalities support ongoing work between sessions and provide multiple ways for clients to engage that match their comfort and circumstances.