Denise Ann Lucas, LPC
(She/Her/Hers)
Preferred Name: Denise
About Me
You've tried to move on but the past keeps showing up — in your reactions, your relationships, your body. Talk therapy can help you cope, but it doesn't always get to the root. That's where EMDR comes in. I specialize in S.A.F.E. EMDR: a somatic and attachment-focused approach that goes deeper than standard EMDR — healing trauma where it's actually stored, not just where it's visible.
EMDR is one of the most thoroughly researched methods for trauma recovery, effective for PTSD, anxiety, depression, panic, and phobias. Unlike traditional talk therapy, it works with the brain's natural healing process — without requiring you to relive every painful detail. Visit my website to learn more.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and EMDRIA Certified EMDR therapist with years of experience treating trauma and stress-related disorders across a variety of care settings. I work exclusively via telehealth with Oregon residents. Email me today to request a free 15-minute consultation — no pressure, just a conversation.
Education & Experience
I earned two masters, MA in Counseling and MA in Pastoral Ministry (2011)
I worked at the Department of Veteran Affairs from 2011 to 2016 mainly treating Veterans with PTSD diagnoses. I completed the Clinical Pastoral Education Program at the VA which allows me to address spirituality if you so desire. I worked at Cascadia with SPMI residential clients and have 4 years experience with Community Mental Health Adult Outpatients at LifeWorks NW. I now have a telehealth private practice focusing on trauma and stress related issues.
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
I am a current adjunct professor at George Fox University.
Specialty Area
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Moral Injury
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
- Phobias
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Somatic Issues
- Spirituality
- Stress Management
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adults
- Veterans/Military
Language
- English
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross BlueShield
- UnitedHealth
Providence Oregon, Regence of Oregon, Moda Health
