Accepted insurance & self-pay
About Dena
Dena Wentz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 17 years of social work experience where she has helped individuals with coping and adjustment to chronic and acute illnesses and barriers to overall health and wellness. Areas of focus in other areas of clinical practice include anxiety, stress management, self-esteem, life transitions, relationship issues, parenting, grief and loss, depression, and coping with chronic illness.
Dena applies techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, humanistic modalities, acceptance and commitment theories, person-centered, and strength-based approaches to therapy. She uses solution-focused and mindfulness-based methods to help her clients meet their therapy goals. Because of her experience in the health care setting, she meets clients where they are at and is able to build rapport quickly with genuine concern. She helps clients to look at patterns of behaviors and increase awareness of emotions and stressors. She will help you explore barriers to connection in relationships.
Dena completed her Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work from Millersville University and received her Master of Social Work from Temple University, both from Council of Social Work Education accredited programs. Dena is passionate about helping to provide individuals with tools for coping with life’s transitions and challenges, all the while helping you to grow so that you can live your best life today.
Get to know Dena
Why did you decide to become a counselor?
I know it's cliche, but I have always wanted to help people!
What types of clients do you work with best?
Children and adolescents, young adults, women going through Motherhood.
What’s one thing you wish all clients knew?
I know. It's hard. But you've got this. And - there's not one other person just like you! You are precious.
Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?
I wanted to work with a team of professionals who made a difference in their clients and their community.
What inspires you?
People like Fred Rogers, Brene Brown, and Chase Jarvis.
What can clients expect in their first session with you?
Our first session will include an intake, then we'll work on goals to get you where you need to go.
What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?
Rapport - setting goals.
What do you do for fun/on your time off?
I love being outdoors. I love the beach - sunrises and sunsets are my favorite!
Other areas of focus
Education and training
- Years in practice
- 15 years
- Graduating institute
- Temple University
- Graduating degree
- Master of Social Work
