About Dena Respress

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My name is Dena Respress. I received my Bachelor’s degree in

Social Work from Marygrove College. I also obtained a Master

of Arts in School and Community Counseling from Wayne State

University.

Every situation and client is unique, and because of that, I use

many different therapeutic styles and techniques depending on

what best fits my client and their situation. Those techniques

include cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered and

solution focused therapy.

As my client, we will focus on your inner strengths and help you

find solutions that work within your systems so that you're able

to maintain them over time. I believe that my client possesses

the power to change. I believe that you are the driving force in

that change and my role is to help you become aware of how to

understand and utilize that power rather than having to rely on

someone else for solutions to some of life's difficult issues. The

goal will always be to bring about positive change and improve

your ability to establish and maintain positive relationships and

enhance your ability to cope when issues arise.

Through many years of counseling, I have demonstrated the

ability to work with diverse populations along with establishing

excellent work relationships. I have experience working with

individuals in settings such as non-profit, corrections, homeless

shelters, schools and manufacturing. I have provided counsel to

individuals and groups who face issues associated with mental

health, suicide prevention, domestic violence, college and career planning/advising, anxiety, building self-esteem, anger management, and coping skills.

My goal is to always create a non-judgmental, safe and

supportive environment.