Miranda Denison

(she/her)

Denison Psychological Services

PhD

Clients I Work With

Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and stretched thin are common experiences for the folks I work with. Many of my clients struggle with burnout, perfectionism, self-criticism, insomnia, relationship stress, or the sense that they're not quite "doing enough." Sometimes big transitions, like early parenthood, career shifts, or divorce are contributing to this, and sometimes it's just due to patterns folks have learned that were once helpful for surviving day to day, but aren't serving them anymore. The clients I work with often want to find relief from anxiety, depression, or OCD, but also improve their sense of balance in their lives, working toward creating sustainable change.

Approach

Therapy with me is collaborative, thoughtful, and grounded. I bring warmth and directness to help folks slow down, untangle and understand patterns, and make meaningful changes. While my sessions are structured enough to feel productive, I also incorporate space for processing and reflection. I draw from evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness, while also incorporating relational and insight-oriented work. When working with clients navigating OCD, I focus on Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) or Inference-Based CBT (I-CBT). To help you work toward the changes you're striving for, we'll build practical tools and explore the deeper beliefs and pressures that might be keeping you stuck.

Beliefs & Lived Experience

I strongly believe you are the expert on your own life. I don't think my role as a psychologist is to fix you, but instead, to partner with you, share clinical expertise, and honor your insight, values, and lived experiences. I'm deeply committed to inclusive and affirming care, and because of this, I strive to create a space where all identities are respected and where you don't have to explain or minimize parts of yourself to feel understood. I also bring lived experiences with OCD and as a biracial woman, which have shaped my sensitivity to identity, stigma, high standards, and the complexity of navigating multiple worlds. These pieces have also shaped my view of the importance of receiving evidence-based, effective care, and how this can impact well-being.

More About My Practice

I provide virtual therapy for adults and am licensed in Missouri and Massachusetts. I'm also authorized to practice virtually in participating PSYPACT states. In addition to individual therapy, I offer couples therapy (with Level 2 Gottman Method training), clinical consultation, and supervision. My practice is out-of-network, and if requested, I can provide superbills for insurance reimbursement. I intentionally keep a smaller caseload to ensure my clients receive personalized, attentive care. If you'd like to explore whether we'd be a good fit for working together, you're welcome to schedule a brief consultation call through my website.

Ages Served

Adults
Older Adults (65+)

Services Provided

Couples Therapy
Individual Therapy

Languages Spoken

English

Specializations

Modalities

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Compassion Focused
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
Exposure Therapy
Feminist Therapy
Gottman Method
Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT)
Mindfulness
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

Specialties

Anxiety
BIPOC
Burnout
Depression
Divorce
First Responders and Medical Professionals
LGBTQ+
Life Transitions
Men's Issues
Neurodivergent Affirming
Non Monogamy
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Panic
Perfectionism
Phobias
Racial Identity
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Women's Issues

Insurance and Payment

Payment Accepted

Cash

Check

Credit

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Out of Network (Superbills Provided)

Session Fees

$175

-$260

State Licensed In

Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Kansas
Kentucky
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
Washington, DC
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming