clinical mental health counseling graduate level intern

Denise Rodriguez


Here to help you navigate life’s challenges and create meaningful change in a nonjudgemental space where you feel seen, heard, and supported.

Hey, I’m Denise!

Life can feel exhausting when you’re carrying so much internally while trying to keep everything together on the outside. Maybe you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, stuck in the same patterns, struggling in relationships, or constantly overthinking everything. You may not even fully know how to explain what’s wrong…you just know you don’t want to keep feeling this way alone.

I believe everyone deserves to feel seen, heard, and understood, especially during times when life feels overwhelming or uncertain. I offer a warm, supportive space where you can pause, be yourself, and talk about what’s really going on without fear of judgment or pressure to meet any expectations. In our work together, my focus is on creating a genuine connection where you feel comfortable opening up at your own pace. There’s no pressure to say the “right” thing or have everything figured out…this is your space.

My background & approach

My approach is warm, collaborative, and person-centered, meaning I focus on understanding you, your experiences, your story, and what matters most to you. I also integrate CBT, Solution-Focused, and Narrative Therapy techniques to help you build insight, strengthen coping skills, improve communication, and begin creating changes that feel realistic and meaningful in your everyday life.

Together, we’ll work toward helping you feel more grounded, confident, connected, and emotionally supported. No matter where you’re starting from, you do not have to navigate it alone.

    • Adults

    • Women

    • Men

    • Professionals

    • LGBTQIA+ Ally

    • “Only Child”

    • Older Teens (15+)

    • Hispanic Individuals (I speak Spanish!)

    • Parents of Children with special needs

    • Anxiety

    • Identity

    • Infertility

    • Parenting

    • Depression

    • Self-Esteem

    • Body Image

    • Adolescence

    • Relationships

    • Life Transitions

    • Work-Life Balance

    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

    • Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

    • Person Centered Therapy

    • Narrative Therapy

    • Family Systems

    • Mindfulness

    • $40/session (sliding scale & pro bono sessions available based on financial need)

    • In network with Cigna & Aetna in FL

    • Available virtually across CO, DE, FL, ID, IN, SC, UT, VT