Denita Dickson, LCSW – Therapist in Ocoee, FL | Mindpath Health
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Denita has more than 20 years of experience in the mental health field and over five years of experience working with members of the military and their families. Denita is an ally and advocate for members of the LGBTQIA+ community and can provide supportive counseling to patients with cancer and HIV/AIDS. She uses cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, eclectic therapy, interpersonal therapy, person-centered therapy, reality therapy, solution-focused therapy, positive psychology, and mindfulness. Denita is inspired by quotes and poems from William Blake and Frederick Douglas, who spoke about the human condition and suffering. From there, her desire grew to help individuals learn about cognitive restructuring and manage behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve their quality of life. Denita encourages patients to identify goals for discovery, healing, and self-empowerment.
- Master of Social Work (MSW) – Kennesaw State University
Areas of Focus
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Adjustment disorder
- Panic attacks/disorders
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Mood disorders
- Bipolar disorders
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Stress management
- Trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Grief & loss
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Mental health consultation/evaluation
- Anger management
- Behavior modification
- Co-occuring conditions
- Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT)
- Domestic violence
- Gender-affirming mental health care
- HIV/AIDS-related care
- LGBTQIA+
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Physical/sexual abuse
- Postpartum mental health
- Women’s mental health
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What patients are saying
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Denita is easy to talk to and made suggestions that I will follow. Looking forward to our next session.
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Denita was very curious and I feel she will help me achieve my goals with the right treatment plan.
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Helpful staff.
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I am getting help that I’ve needed for a long time. I appreciate it.
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I love my therapist very much and she is very helpful.
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It’s always good talking to Denita.
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My therapist, Denita, is great. She is so helpful and knowledgeable, doesn’t judge me, and is super supportive. I’m glad she’s my therapist.
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The clinician was very knowledgeable about my problems.
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As my relationship with my therapist evolves, I feel her recommendations are very positive and spot on.
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Denita is very good at what she does.
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Denita validated me and made me feel she has compassion and understanding.
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Everyone there is so helpful.
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Everyone there is so helpful.
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Everyone there is so helpful.
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I enjoy speaking with Denita about what is going on in my life and how I handle it. I discuss my plans on how to deal with issues. She comments on that. I feel that, at this moment, I am doing a good job of analyzing my issues and dealing with them.
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I immediately felt comfortable. My therapist, Denita, was professional, kind, insightful, genuine, and understanding. I look forward to my next appointment with her.
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I just love David Kohn and Denita Dickson. They are warm and kind and have helped me become a stronger woman. I now say no once in a while when people are taking advantage of me. Look forward to speaking to both of them. I have even recommended them to ot
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I respect her decisions. She always listens to me, and we come up with a great solution.
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I was happy to meet Denita Dickson. She does cognitive behavioral therapy, which is exactly what I was hoping to find. I look forward to the information, skills, and guidance she can provide!
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I’m getting better. Many thanks!
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I’m really excited to start this healing journey, I believe that she will be able to help me 100 percent.
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It is very comfortable for me to share all that is going on in my life with my therapist. Her responses are very helpful. I feel that this will lead me to better outcomes in all that I do in both work and personal.
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I’ve been looking for a cognitive behavioral therapist for a long time. I found that in Denita. I’m very happy with her guidance and techniques. I just had my second telehealth appointment and feel I’m on the correct track working with Denita.
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Denita Dickson is the best.
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She could relate to my situation and made me comfortable to open up to what I’m feeling.
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This was my first experience doing online counseling and my first meeting with Denita Dickson. She understood my issues and concerns and was very kind and attentive. I look forward to future sessions with her.
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Very professional and knowledgeable.
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Well done. Let’s continue.
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“Denny” seemed very intuitive as though she “got it”. I felt relieved and would like to proceed with her. Looking forward to working with her
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A a very positive experience. Much needed in my life right now.
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Denita and Shane are both amazing, I feel their team combo will actually help me find help from the hell I live in every day. For the first time I have a Psychiatrist and Thearpist combo that I feel gets me, understands me, and actually cares for me
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Denita Dickson is very easy to talk to and I feel confident speaking to her on different topics that concern me
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Denita Dickson is wonderful! I’m excited to start a journey with her and I feel confident that she can help me
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Denita Dickson Was Pleasent And Empathetic
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Denita is very easy to talk to and understands my concerns as I have been a patient for a couple of years. Our sessions are always rewarding.
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Denita is very understanding of what is happening with our lives. She knows how important this relationship is to us.
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Experience provides opportunities I would not have to relate my issues
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Has been helpful to me and easy to do.
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I had a few months break in my therapy and was able to resume with my therapist flawlessly.
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I liked the connection I had with the
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I’m looking forward to more interactions with Denita but I like her a lot so far. I believe she is a good fit for me and understands where I’m at
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It was a great knowledgeable conversation
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Ms. Dixon analyzed what the core problem is and suggested what action I need. Thank you Ms. Dixon!!
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My clinician listens and helps me with my concerns. She make me feel like everything is going to be alright and that I am stronger than I think I am
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My experience was very fruitful growing limbs as we went through the process
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My telehealth visit with Dr. KOHN was good he was compassionate and understanding. He is helping me and he really listens to me.
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My therapist is very caring and knowledgeable
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Therapist was knowledge and concerned. Showed a lot of empathy.
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Very easy to talk to and share, and reflect the personal areas of my life with my clinician
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Very helpful and everyone is great.