Denise

Ms Denise Aden

Social Worker (Mental Health)

“I am an experienced solution focused therapist providing caring, competent services to adults, especially women.”

About Me

I offer caring, solution-focused therapy, partnering with adults, especially women, to build on their strengths. We identify practical steps forward, focusing on your resources and desired future. This approach helps you find clear, achievable solutions for current challenges. If you seek a competent, warm space, my support helps you navigate complexities. You can move towards a more confident, capable self.

Approach

My work centers on setting realistic, step-by-step goals tied to what matters most to you, moving concerns toward manageable change. I meet with adults in Bettendorf, Iowa, conducting sessions in English where focused assessment and collaborative planning keep our work grounded and efficient. Therapy blends short-term, practical strategies with reflective moments—home practice between sessions is light and targeted so you can test what fits your daily life, especially through anxiety, transitions, chronic health concerns and relationship patterns. Those seeking steady, compassionate support to regain confidence often find this approach helpful.
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Basic Information

In-person

Services

Services Offered:

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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  • Social Work

    A profession that supports individuals and families with mental health, welfare, housing, and access to community resources.

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  • Therapy

    Professional treatment for mental health concerns, providing a structured space for insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Elderly
  • Families
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Chronic Illness

    A long-term health condition (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disease, chronic pain) that persists over time and affects physical, emotional, and social well-being.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Women's Issues

    Psychological challenges more commonly experienced by women, including gender-based stress, reproductive health concerns, body image, caregiving burden, and societal expectations.

  • Young Adult Issues

    The unique psychological challenges of emerging adulthood (18–25), including identity formation, independence, relationship navigation, and finding direction.

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Professional Title:

  • Social Worker (Mental Health)

    A social worker specialising in mental health, providing therapy, case management, and support for people with psychological conditions.

Service Areas

Quad Cities Counseling, PLLC

In-person

Bettendorf, Iowa

United States