Willie Denard - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

8 years experience | Counselor of Color

About Willie Denard

I have been a Licensed Clinical Social worker and Mental Health Therapist in the State of California with over 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma, abuse and depression, as well as other life issues. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths and values that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Licenses

LCSW

24259

Professional experience

Addictions
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Career difficulties
Coaching
Coping with life changes
Depression
Grief
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Communication problems
Control issues
Domestic violence
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Postpartum depression
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Mindfulness Therapy

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“Willie Denard Is amazing individual very understanding to my concerns, listens well to my problems, gives good feedback. Therefore I would definitely recommend her to others.”

“Willie is excellent! I look forward to our sessions every week!”

“Willie is very patient, an excellent listener, brings up wise points, asks great questions. You cannot do better than Willie. :)”

“She listens to me and offers suggestions which is helpful for me, whereas in the past I've felt like I've only vented and didn't walk away with any homework. Her sessions are well organized and I feel safe to be myself.”

“Amazing”

“Willie is encouraging, gives potential options, is empathetic, and has a positive attitude and good sense of humor .”

“Willie has been attentive and listens to my concerns.”

“She sweet and actually listens. I appreciate her help and feel that therapy is helping instead of hindering by just diagnosing me with a mental illness. This is what therapy is supposed to be.”

“I’ve only met with her once, but she was extremely kind, empathetic, a great listener, and challenged me in a healthy way that would produce growth.”

“Very helpful in tough situations !”

“Willie Denard is very compassionate and knowledgeable therapist. Willie makes you feel seen and heard but doesn’t sugarcoat things. She prioritizes your goals and growth.”

“Willie listens and provides insight on my issues.”

“My therapist is truly God sent. There is no other word to describe her. I am truly grateful that by the universe that I was aligned with her. Truly awesome.”

“Extremely helpful”

“Willie is such a beautiful spirit. This is my first rodeo with therapy and I felt so full. Excited for this journey with her.”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.