Denise Smith Baril, LCSW

Compassionate LCSW for life transitions

Anxiety and stress support
Grief and loss help
Couples and family therapy

About Denise Smith Baril

Denise Smith Baril is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and Louisiana with four years of professional experience supporting individuals, couples, families, and groups. As an LCSW, she is trained to assess needs, provide psychotherapy, and connect clients with appropriate resources. Her approach centers on recognizing each person as the expert of their own story and drawing on existing strengths to move through life challenges.

She works with clients facing stress and anxiety, grief and loss, parenting concerns, and transitions across the lifespan. Her practice also addresses ADHD, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, depression, and compassion fatigue. Additional areas of focus include aging and geriatric matters, attachment issues, autism spectrum concerns, cancer-related adjustment, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, codependency, commitment and control issues, disaster-related coping, divorce and separation, family of origin dynamics, first responder stress, and forgiveness work. Denise integrates evidence-informed methods to tailor care to each person, aiming to support practical coping, clearer communication, and purposeful steps toward greater well-being.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety Grief Coping with life changes ADHD

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesDepressionCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Denise Smith Baril have?

Denise Smith Baril has 4 years of professional experience.

Is Denise Smith Baril a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details are FL LCSW SW20152 and LA LCSW 17939.

In which languages does Denise Smith Baril provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Denise Smith Baril located?

Denise Smith Baril is located in Florida.

How can I work with Denise Smith Baril as my therapist?

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

Does Denise Smith Baril work with international clients?

Denise Smith Baril does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Denise Smith Baril 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.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Denise draws from Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to meet a range of needs. Attachment-Based Therapy explores early relationship patterns and how they influence current connections, which can be helpful for those struggling with attachment issues, intimacy-related concerns, or family dynamics. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy and collaboration, giving clients space to lead the pace of change while a therapist offers support and validation for personal growth.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, providing practical tools for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. Denise works with clients to blend these approaches as appropriate, tailoring strategies to individual goals and preferences rather than using a one-size-fits-all model.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Denise partners with clients to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and comfort level. Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy schedules, manage mobility or transportation challenges, and maintain continuity of support across changing circumstances.

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