Denise Stuntzner

Denise Stuntzner, LCSW, practices in Oregon and brings 22 years of clinical experience to her work. She is licensed in Oregon as OR LCSW L3811 and uses an active, goal-oriented, client-centered approach. Her clinical practice draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness practices, Motivational Interviewing, and Client-Centered Therapy to address current concerns and practical problem solving.

Her areas of focus include stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleep concerns, parenting and anger, career challenges, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include aging and geriatric issues, cancer, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, codependency, communication and control issues, divorce and separation, family of origin matters, hospice and end-of-life counseling, isolation and loneliness, panic disorder, postpartum depression, post-traumatic stress, seasonal affective disorder, sexual assault and abuse, and social anxiety.

Her background includes work for a child and family mental health research institute, a domestic violence agency, coordination of a tribal wellness program, inpatient psychiatric care and emergency psychiatric evaluations, integrated behavioral health in medical settings, field instruction for a graduate social work program, and service as a state-certified clinical supervisor. Outside of clinical work she continues to swim and stay active.