Dena Lee
Licensed Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LISW-CP
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My journey into therapy began with a deep interest in how grief and loss affect individuals and families. I have a close family member with OCD, which gave me insight into its challenges and fueled my dedication to helping others find recovery. I bring a trauma-informed and compassionate approach to OCD therapy; its benefits are long-lasting and evidence-driven. I'm here to help you through this journey without judgment and with plenty of care. I also have experience treating autism, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, and PTSD.
My journey into therapy began with a deep interest in how grief and loss affect individuals and families. I have a close family member with OCD, which gave me insight into its challenges and fueled my dedication to helping others find recovery. I bring a trauma-informed and compassionate approach to OCD therapy; its benefits are long-lasting and evidence-driven. I'm here to help you through this journey without judgment and with plenty of care. I also have experience treating autism, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, and PTSD.
Location
Licensed in Colorado, New Jersey, South Carolina
About
Clinical Expertise
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Skin picking, Hair pulling, Nail biting, Tics, Children and Adolescents
LGBTQ+ affirming
Cultural competencies
Agnosticism, Atheism, Christianity
Education
University of Denver
Insurance
Plans accepted by Dena
Aetna, Ascension SmartHealth, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont, Cigna, ClaimDOC, Claritev (MultiPlan) PHCS, Curative, Forest County Potawatomi, GEHA, Horizon BCBS, Imagine Health, Independence Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Medical Mutual, Meritain Health, Partners Direct Health, Surest, UHC Student Services, UMR, UMR - The Alliance, United Health Care Student Services, United Healthcare,
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Get to know Dena
My personal connection to OCD and mental health
I have a loved one who has experienced OCD and struggled throughout their life. I've seen firsthand the difficulty they had and the importance therapy has had in their life. I've also struggled with my own traumas and my own mental health conditions. I know what it's like to struggle, and I know what it's like to get onto the other side. I want to show you that there is a light at the end of the tunnel and that you can do this.
How I create a safe, supportive environment in therapy
I've been working in social work for twenty years, and that experience has taught me a lot about people's personal struggles and triumphs. I create a safe environment by allowing you to be 100% authentic and 100% yourself. It's very important that you can trust me and say anything that you need to say—even those deep, dark thoughts—and know that I'll understand and help you through this process. It's important to me that I'm able to build that trust and that safety net.
What I want to help you see in yourself
I want you to see the strength inside of you and know that it is possible to overcome anything in life with the right care, support, and dedication.
My message to you if you're considering therapy
When you're nervous or have fears about starting exposure and response (ERP) therapy, that's very normal. Just about everybody experiences anxiety going into it. It's hard to go into the things we're afraid of, so a lot of times we avoid them. I want you to know that by diving into the things you're afraid of and facing them head on can make a difference.
Why our members love working with Dena
A.T.
This most recent session was pretty intense since it was my first physical exposure, but my therapist helped me through the anxiety and I am proud of myself for accomplishing it.
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