- Client-centered methods
- Cognitive behavioral work
- Goal focused steps
About Denise
Denise Mitchell is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, and a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Maryland with 19 years of experience. She works with adults on issues like anger, anxiety, stress, relationship concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, and changes in life. Denise also addresses self-esteem, career questions, ADHD, and caregiver stress.
She uses client-centered methods as a starting point. That means conversations focus on the person's perspective and goals. She integrates cognitive behavioral techniques to show how thoughts affect behavior. Solution-focused tools help set concrete goals and small steps toward change.
Denise trained first at the University of Pittsburgh with bachelor's and master's degrees in education and counseling. After relocating to Maryland she completed requirements at Loyola University and became an LCPC. She has provided therapy in various roles for nearly two decades and has practiced as an LCPC in Maryland for several years.
In sessions she helps people notice patterns - for example how stress or thinking patterns feed anger or anxiety. She works through practical coping skills, communication strategies, and problem-solving steps. Trauma-focused work is available when past events are contributing to current struggles.
Her approach combines clear goals and step-by-step strategies with client-centered conversation. That means the person and therapist plan the path together, adjusting methods as needed. Denise supports building everyday skills that reduce reactivity and improve relationships over time.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Denise uses client-centered therapy to focus on the person's perspective and priorities. In practice this means the therapist listens closely, reflects what is important, and helps the person set goals that feel relevant to their life. This approach fits issues like relationship tension, anger, and life transitions.Cognitive behavioral therapy is used to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and shift behaviors. Online sessions using CBT often involve practicing new ways of responding to triggers, tracking reactions between sessions, and trying concrete exercises to change how thoughts influence actions.
Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative step. Denise will talk through goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped before. Together the person and therapist will try approaches and adjust plans based on what works best for day-to-day life.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people appreciate online work because it can fit into a lunch break, reduce commute time, or make shorter check-ins easier. Online sessions can support steady practice of skills like breathing, communication scripts, and thought records while fitting therapy into a busy schedule.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Maryland, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with related to anger?
She addresses anger alongside related issues such as stress, relationship conflict, trauma and abuse, and communication problems.
Which therapeutic style does she use for anger and stress?
She blends client-centered conversation with cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused techniques to identify triggers and build practical coping skills.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 19 years of experience providing therapy in different roles, including several years as an LCPC in Maryland.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices in Maryland.
Can I work with her if English is not my first language?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.