Denise Donahue
Lumberton, Online
Denise Donahue, LPC Associate
Supervised by Dr. Regina Tate, PsyD, LPC-S, LCDC, NCC
Therapist | Anxiety, Trauma & Women's Wellness | Compassionate Support for Healing and Growth
"Healing begins when the body feels safe enough to feel."
Life can be difficult to navigate when anxiety, trauma, stress, or major life changes leave you feeling disconnected from yourself. Sometimes we spend so much energy simply getting through the day that we lose touch with the parts of ourselves that feel calm, confident, and hopeful.
Denise Donahue believes healing begins when people feel safe, supported, and genuinely heard. She creates a warm, nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences while developing the tools needed to create meaningful and lasting change.
Denise works with adults and children experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, women's issues, and life transitions. She is passionate about helping clients understand the connections between their thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and experiences so they can move forward with greater confidence, self-awareness, and resilience.
Before becoming a therapist, Denise spent more than twenty years as a piano educator. Through her work teaching and mentoring students, she developed a deep appreciation for the growth that occurs when people feel supported, encouraged, and empowered to learn new skills. That passion for helping others grow eventually led her to pursue counseling, where she now combines compassion, patience, and evidence-based practices to support clients on their healing journeys.
Her counseling style is collaborative, encouraging, and grounded in practical strategies that clients can apply in everyday life. Denise helps clients identify strengths, build healthy coping skills, and create positive changes while honoring their unique experiences and personal goals.
Her early clinical experience in community mental health deepened her commitment to providing compassionate care for people from all walks of life. She believes that every person deserves the opportunity to heal, grow, and build a future that feels hopeful and meaningful.
You Might Be a Good Fit With Denise If:
✓ Anxiety, stress, or emotional overwhelm are affecting your daily life.
✓ You're healing from trauma or difficult life experiences.
✓ You're navigating a major life transition and feeling uncertain about what's next.
✓ You want a therapist who is warm, patient, and easy to talk to.
✓ You're looking for practical coping skills and tools that support long-term growth.
✓ You want to better understand yourself and build greater emotional resilience.
✓ You're ready to move beyond surviving and begin truly healing.
Outside the Office
Outside of counseling, Denise enjoys activities that nurture creativity, balance, and well-being. She loves making music, taking nature walks, practicing yoga, and spending time with her husband and beloved cats.
Her appreciation for mindfulness, lifelong learning, and personal growth influences both her personal life and her work as a therapist. She believes healing is a lifelong journey and is committed to continually growing both professionally and personally.
Mental Health Specialties
Anxiety & Stress
Depression
Trauma & PTSD
Women's Issues
Relationship Challenges
Life Transitions & Adjustment
Emotional Wellness
Self-Esteem & Personal Growth
Coping Skills Development
Children & Adults