- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Denise
Denise Mitchell is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with 19 years of experience in counseling. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, grief, anger, career concerns, depression, coping with life changes, coaching, and ADHD. Denise also lists young adult issues among her focuses.
She trained in education and counseling at the University of Pittsburgh and later completed requirements for her LCPC in Maryland at Loyola University. Her background includes years of work with adults 18 and older and a range of concerns from learning and social skills challenges to self-harm and suicidal ideation. The credentials shown are LCPC and LPC and are used as listed.
Denise uses person-centered ideas to help people identify choices and feel heard. She also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to look at how thinking influences behavior. Solution-focused steps and trauma-focused work appear in her approach when they fit a person's needs.
In sessions she prefers a straightforward, collaborative style. She helps people map options, set short-term goals, and practice coping skills between meetings. She aims to make starting therapy less overwhelming by agreeing next steps together.
People who feel stuck after school, at the start of a career, or during big life changes may find practical support here. The focus is on helping clients clarify choices, improve communication, and build day-to-day coping skills for life in the early adult years.
How clinical approaches are used in online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and supporting the person's own choices. Online sessions using this approach are often about clarifying values, weighing options, and planning next steps in everyday life.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify thought patterns that affect feelings and actions. In online work CBT is used to try practical exercises, homework, and small behavior changes to reduce anxiety or low mood.
Solution-focused therapy aims for quick, goal-oriented steps. It is useful for young adults facing specific problems like early career decisions, relationship issues, or short-term setbacks.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences and together you will pick methods that fit. That conversation is collaborative and may change as progress is made.
Confirm which session formats she offers before booking since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week, keep appointments during school or work hours, and use shorter check-ins when needed. Ask about format options and any practical details when you schedule your first meeting.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Maryland, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, grief, anger, career issues, depression, ADHD, and young adult concerns.
What is her approach in sessions?
She draws on client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, solution-focused steps, and trauma-focused ideas to match what each person needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 19 years of experience working in counseling and therapy settings with adults 18 and older.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCPC in Maryland and LPC in Virginia and practices out of Maryland.
Can I work with her if English is not my first language?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she take clients outside the United States?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; exact fees depend on the chosen subscription details.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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