Dr. Denise Tran -Miles, LPC

Dr. Denise Tran -Miles uses cognitive behavioral therapy as a practical foundation to help people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, and related concerns. She draws on 20 years of experience to guide straightforward conversations and skill-building. Her approach aims to help people make choices that match their values and everyday goals.

She combines CBT with acceptance and commitment ideas and client-centered listening to make sessions focused and humane. Sessions emphasize clear tools - for example, identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing small behavior changes. She also draws from dialectical ideas when emotions run high and from existential perspectives when people face big life questions.

Dr. Tran -Miles holds a Doctor of Psychology degree and is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC. She has worked across levels of care in Colorado and elsewhere over two decades. That background informs her practical focus on coping skills, problem solving, and goal planning.

People come to her for many issues, including grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting stress, eating and body image struggles, ADHD, burnout, and chronic illness challenges. She also supports those dealing with career shifts, self-esteem, and anger management.

Sessions happen in a calm, nonjudgmental way that centers the person in front of her. She encourages small experiments between sessions and builds on what already works in someone’s life. Her goal is to help people move closer to their values and live with more meaning and balance.

How therapy approaches translate online

Dr. Tran -Miles uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thought patterns, try new behaviors, and measure practical change. CBT sessions focus on skills you can practice between meetings to reduce anxiety and manage mood. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is also part of her work and helps people clarify values, accept difficult feelings, and take committed action toward meaningful goals. Client-Centered Therapy provides a listening posture where the person’s experiences guide the pace and focus of sessions.

Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will talk through goals and preferences with each person and recommend a mix of methods based on need. Together they’ll adjust techniques as progress is made so therapy fits the person’s life and priorities.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to offer flexibility. Video allows face-to-face interaction for teaching skills and practicing exercises. Phone can be a shorter check-in or a good option when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging support frequent check-ins, homework reminders, and coaching between calls. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, and busy schedules while keeping the focus on progress and usable skills.