Addiction is one of the most misunderstood phenomenon in the church and by society at large. As a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, Denise has had the opportunity to come alongside thousands of individuals who are seeking to live a life in recovery. This includes from substances as well as other addictive behaviors. Understanding is key to working with this population.

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Mental illness is another misunderstood area that has a shameful stigma. This stigma needs to go. Immediately. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Denise has seen, firsthand, the destruction that the stigma of mental illness can cause.

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There are a number of roles that one can fill that will eventually come across someone dealing with addiction or mental illness, or both. Denise provides training for church leaders, first responders, and educators on how to recognize the signs and symptoms of addiction and mental illness as well as strategies to manage those situations.