Dennisha Pauley, LCMHC

North Carolina · 10 years in practice

Dennisha Pauley is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) who helps people in North Carolina handle stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, depression, and parenting or relationship concerns.

License and registration

LCMHC, North Carolina: 12395 · expires June 2026
NPI: 1538648472 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 10
Languages: English

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About Dennisha

Dennisha Pauley is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) who helps people in North Carolina handle stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, depression, and parenting or relationship concerns. She speaks plain language and focuses on practical steps so clients can try new ways of coping between sessions. Her style is warm and respectful and meant to make starting therapy feel less overwhelming.

She has ten years of experience as a clinician and nearly two decades working in mental health settings.

Background and approach

That background includes supporting people with ADHD, bipolar symptoms, sleep trouble, anger, self-esteem concerns, compassion fatigue, and the effects of chronic illness or caregiving stress. She also works with issues such as abandonment, attachment struggles, blended family dynamics, and communication problems. In sessions she draws from several approaches to fit what each person needs.

That can mean focusing on thoughts and behavior, practicing emotional skills, or using acceptance-based strategies to tolerate hard feelings. She adapts tools to match a person’s goals rather than following a single method. Therapy with her is collaborative.

She listens for what matters most and agrees on small, practical steps clients can try between appointments. Meetings can include problem solving, skill practice, and gentle feedback to track progress over time. People who reach out can expect straightforward guidance and an emphasis on usable strategies.

Dennisha encourages questions and works with clients to set realistic goals for change.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Dennisha lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Parenting issues
Career difficulties
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Intimacy-related issues
Sleeping disorders
Anger management
Self esteem
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fertility issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Dennisha names

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Online support

How her approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then move toward values-based actions; it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with major life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; this approach often helps with anxiety, sleep problems, and mood concerns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on recognizing and reshaping emotional responses to improve connection and reduce overwhelming feelings, which can support relationship and intimacy-related struggles.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to identify goals and to try methods that fit their needs and preferences. She will check in regularly and adjust the plan based on what is working and what is not.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions let people work visually through emotion and tasks; phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins; live chat and text messaging offer quick access for brief updates or skill practice between meetings. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, medical appointments, and other busy schedules.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does she commonly address?

She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting and relationship struggles, ADHD, bipolar symptoms, sleep problems, anger, and self-esteem issues.

How would you describe her approach to therapy?

Her style is warm, supportive, and respectful. She tailors sessions to each person and uses practical tools from several approaches.

What kind of clinical background does she have?

She has ten years of clinical experience and almost two decades working in mental health settings supporting a wide range of concerns.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina and practices with that state listed as her location.

What languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Can people from other countries work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions delivered and what formats are offered?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How much do sessions cost and how do payments work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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