Therapist in Bensalem, Pennsylvania Denise van der Wel, Therapist

Denise van der Wel, LPC, helps teens, adults, and seniors across Pennsylvania navigate life’s emotional challenges with compassionate, evidence-based mental health care at LifeStance Health. Through individual therapy, she supports clients who are experiencing concerns such as anxiety, depression, and ADHD, helping them build practical coping strategies, develop insight, and improve their overall emotional well-being. Denise works with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including members of the LGBTQ+ community, individuals connected to adoption or foster care, and military members and veterans.

Denise has a strong passion for supporting women through significant life transitions, including identity development, parenting challenges, and postpartum changes. She recognizes that these experiences can affect emotional health, relationships, and self-confidence. By providing a supportive and thoughtful therapeutic space, Denise helps clients process these transitions, strengthen their sense of identity, and develop skills that foster resilience and balance during major life changes.

She also has experience supporting individuals who have recently been discharged from a psychiatric hospital and are navigating the important transition back into daily life. Denise focuses on helping clients maintain stability, strengthen coping skills, and create a supportive path forward during this critical period of recovery.

In therapy, Denise integrates evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and mindfulness techniques. These approaches help clients better understand their thoughts and emotions, develop healthier behavioral patterns, and build long-term skills for managing stress and improving mental health. She also offers support for additional concerns related to mood, relationships, and personal growth.

Outside of her clinical work, Denise enjoys practicing yoga, reading, watching psychological thrillers, and spending time outdoors hiking with her dogs. These interests reflect her appreciation for balance, curiosity, and the restorative benefits of nature.