Denise Kidd, LPC
Compassionate Colorado counselor for addiction and anxiety
- Addiction recovery support
- Trauma informed care
- Stress and anxiety
About Denise Kidd
Denise Kidd is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Addiction Counselor practicing in Colorado. With 22 years of experience in behavioral health and recovery services, she supports adults and families facing stress, anxiety, addiction challenges, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, career transitions, and depression. Denise blends clinical skill with a compassionate, collaborative approach, treating each person as an active partner in their healing process.
Her background includes delivering individual therapy across varied settings such as community health centers, substance use treatment programs, employee assistance services, and hospital mental health departments. This breadth of experience informs a practical, results-oriented style that emphasizes coping strategies, relapse prevention, and improved daily functioning.
Denise's therapy is warm, interactive, and solution focused, grounded in respect for multicultural and cross-cultural factors. She draws on methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, solution-focused techniques, family systems perspectives, mindfulness practices, addiction recovery strategies, and psychoeducation to tailor care to each client's needs. Denise aims to meet clients where they are in their counseling journey and to build on existing strengths to address current challenges.
She approaches each case with sensitivity, empathy, and professional respect, helping clients work toward symptom relief, increased insight, and better functioning. Denise emphasizes that clients are the experts of their own stories and offers support and empowerment as they take steps toward meaningful change.
Her background includes delivering individual therapy across varied settings such as community health centers, substance use treatment programs, employee assistance services, and hospital mental health departments. This breadth of experience informs a practical, results-oriented style that emphasizes coping strategies, relapse prevention, and improved daily functioning.
Denise's therapy is warm, interactive, and solution focused, grounded in respect for multicultural and cross-cultural factors. She draws on methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, solution-focused techniques, family systems perspectives, mindfulness practices, addiction recovery strategies, and psychoeducation to tailor care to each client's needs. Denise aims to meet clients where they are in their counseling journey and to build on existing strengths to address current challenges.
She approaches each case with sensitivity, empathy, and professional respect, helping clients work toward symptom relief, increased insight, and better functioning. Denise emphasizes that clients are the experts of their own stories and offers support and empowerment as they take steps toward meaningful change.
Areas of Expertise
Additional Focus Areas
Attachment issuesBlended family issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Denise Kidd have?
Denise Kidd has 22 years of professional experience in behavioral health and recovery services.
Is Denise Kidd a licensed therapist?
Yes, Denise holds the credential LPC. License details: CO LPC LPC.0003794.
In which languages does Denise Kidd provide therapy?
Denise provides therapy in English.
Where is Denise Kidd located?
Denise is located in Colorado.
How can I work with Denise Kidd as my therapist?
You can work with Denise through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Denise Kidd work with international clients?
Denise Kidd does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Denise Kidd 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 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.
Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Recovery and Growth
Denise integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning. She also applies Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for trauma-related symptoms - EMDR supports processing distressing memories and reducing their emotional intensity, which can be helpful for people coping with past abuse or traumatic events. For clients addressing substance use and motivation for change, Denise draws on Motivational Interviewing to explore ambivalence and strengthen personal reasons for change.Choosing the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Denise works with each person to understand their goals, history, and preferences, and she adapts methods as therapy progresses so that the chosen approach fits the client's needs and pace.
Online therapy offers practical benefits such as flexible scheduling and easier access from home or work. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow therapists and licensed professionals to maintain continuity of care, respond to changing needs, and provide multiple ways to communicate that suit different comfort levels and lifestyles.