- Values-based work
- Practical skills
- Warm and direct
About Denise
Dr. Denise Tran -Miles uses straightforward, person-focused therapy to help people work through stress, anxiety, grief, and relationship concerns including jealousy. She emphasizes practical skills and values-based choices so people can move toward goals that matter to them. Her approach is warm and nonjudgmental, with attention to each person’s unique background and needs.
She has 20 years in the mental health field and holds a Doctor in Psychology (PsyD) degree. Denise also holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential (LPC) and completed a master’s degree in Community Counseling at the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs. Her training and experience span many settings and types of challenges.
In sessions she blends cognitive and behaviorally based methods with client-centered and existential ideas. That means she helps people identify unhelpful thoughts, try new behaviors, and weigh what matters most to them. She uses concrete exercises and talk to help people practice new habits between appointments.
Denise works with a wide range of concerns, including trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, parenting and caregiving stress, body image and eating issues, and career or life transitions. She also focuses on relationship struggles such as communication problems, intimacy-related issues, commitment concerns, and control or abandonment worries.
Her style is compassionate and encouraging. She aims to educate and empower people so they can make decisions that bring them closer to their values and a more manageable everyday life.
She has 20 years in the mental health field and holds a Doctor in Psychology (PsyD) degree. Denise also holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential (LPC) and completed a master’s degree in Community Counseling at the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs. Her training and experience span many settings and types of challenges.
In sessions she blends cognitive and behaviorally based methods with client-centered and existential ideas. That means she helps people identify unhelpful thoughts, try new behaviors, and weigh what matters most to them. She uses concrete exercises and talk to help people practice new habits between appointments.
Denise works with a wide range of concerns, including trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, parenting and caregiving stress, body image and eating issues, and career or life transitions. She also focuses on relationship struggles such as communication problems, intimacy-related issues, commitment concerns, and control or abandonment worries.
Her style is compassionate and encouraging. She aims to educate and empower people so they can make decisions that bring them closer to their values and a more manageable everyday life.
How different approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites people to name what matters most and take small, value-driven actions. It focuses on accepting uncomfortable feelings while building movement toward meaningful goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people notice unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily routines. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes being heard and respected while people find their own solutions through a supportive therapeutic relationship.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before to decide which methods to try first. Over time the plan may shift based on what helps most for your specific concerns.
The practical upside of online therapy is that it can fit into a busy life. It can make scheduling easier and reduce travel time so people can keep therapy consistent during workweeks or caregiving periods. Because session formats were not specified in the biography, confirm the therapist's current online options before booking. The main goal is to create a workable routine that supports steady progress toward your goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people address stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, parenting and caregiving stress, ADHD, and related concerns listed in her specialties.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style combines practical cognitive-behavioral techniques, client-centered listening, and values-oriented work to help people try new behaviors and clarify what matters to them.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years working in the mental health field across different levels of care and populations.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds a Doctor in Psychology (PsyD) and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Colorado.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the continue button on this profile, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.