What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
About Denise Bradley
Focus areas
Anxiety
Family Therapy/ Marriage Therapy
Stress Management
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Porn Addiction
Work-Related Counseling
Depression
Sexual Abuse Counseling
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Treatment approaches
Adlerian
Existential
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Humanistic
Dialectical (DBT)
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Denise Bradley
My work as a therapist has grown out of years of supporting people in many different environments and stages of life. I’ve spent over 15 years working with adults with a wide range of neurodivergence and abilities, helping them discover their strengths, build confidence, and move toward goals that matter to them. I’ve also worked as a Career Counselor for the county, guiding people through assessments, career transitions, and educational planning.
Along the way, I’ve supported individuals in correctional settings, helping detainees navigate mental health challenges, adjustment issues, and the emotional weight that comes with major life disruption. I also have experience responding to crisis situations, offering support to people during moments of intense emotional distress or behavioral emergencies.
My approach to therapy is flexible and personal. I use an Eclectic, Existential style, pulling from Person-Centered Therapy, CBT, and Reality Therapy. What that means for you is that we’ll work together in a way that fits you — your personality, your pace, your goals. I aim to create a space that feels safe, open, and genuinely supportive, where you can explore what’s going on in your life and start making meaningful changes.
supportive, where you can explore what’s going on in your life and start making meaningful changes.
My values guide everything I do: trustworthy support, integrity, fairness, innovation, unconditional positive regard, and creativity. I’m committed to treating every person with respect and complete confidentiality. You’re not a set of symptoms or a checklist — you’re a whole person with a story worth understanding. My goal is to help you feel comfortable, seen, and supported as you move toward the life you want.
What should a new client know about working with you?
Your first session is all about connection — getting to know each other and beginning to build trust. We’ll talk about what brought you to therapy, what you hope to gain, and what’s been going on in your life. You can share as much or as little as feels comfortable; there’s no pressure to have everything figured out. I’ll ask some gentle questions to understand your background, strengths, and what support might feel most helpful. It’s also a chance for you to get a feel for my style and make sure this space feels right for you.
As we continue working together, we’ll deepen that rapport and start exploring things more specifically — your symptoms, patterns, and challenges, as well as what you’ve tried before and what hasn’t worked. We’ll look at the “why” behind your experiences and begin identifying meaningful steps toward change.
Each session is a collaborative process: sometimes reflective, sometimes focused and goal‑oriented, always centered on your growth. My role is to support and guide; yours is simply to show up as you are, ready to explore, reflect, and grow.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
I rely on my core values and strengths, which guide how I show up in the therapy space. My values reflect what matters most to me — authenticity, compassion, curiosity, and respect — and they shape the way I support clients. My strengths come from both professional training and lived experience. I am a survivor, a lifelong learner, and someone who has been married for over 20 years and raised two children. Because of this, I understand firsthand the challenges, conflicts, and transitions that individuals, couples, and families face.
These experiences help me stay grounded, patient, and attuned to the complexity of each person’s story. I bring empathy, resilience, and a deep belief in people’s capacity to grow. I work to create a space where clients feel safe enough to explore their emotions, make sense of their behaviors, and reconnect with their values.
What makes my approach stand out is the combination of clinical skill and lived experience. I don’t just understand struggle from a professional lens — I understand it from a human one. I know what it feels like to navigate relationships, parenthood, conflict, healing, and change. This allows me to meet clients with genuine understanding, not judgment, and to help them translate their values into meaningful action. My goal is to help clients feel seen, supported, and empowered as they move toward the life they want.
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Denise Bradley, LCPC has +39 in-network plans.
More information on payments and coverage
Payment is due after each session and will be charged with your card on file for any portion of patient responsibility. Receipts will be provided at the time of the charge. This typically takes place 2-4 weeks after the session, once your insurance has had a chance to process the claim. We try our best to verify eligibility, but it is ultimately your responsibility to check coverage and out-of-pocket costs for services. For out-of-network visits, you will be billed at the provider’s self-pay rate, and we can provide an invoice for you to submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement based on your plan’s benefits.
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Missouri Baptist University, Master's in Mental Health Counseling
NPI number
1376081281
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Overall rating
5.00
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Denise is absolutely amazing and I love her to pieces.
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What practice does Denise Bradley work with?
Denise Bradley works with Grow Therapy.
What are common reasons for patients to see Denise Bradley?
Denise Bradley frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Denise Bradley on their profile.
What languages does Denise Bradley speak?
Denise Bradley speaks English.