Denise Mitchell, MD, LCPC, LPC - Therapist in Maryland

About Denise

Denise Mitchell is a licensed counselor who focuses on practical, person-centered work. She uses clear, down-to-earth methods to help clients manage stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Denise draws on 19 years of professional experience and keeps sessions straightforward and goal-oriented.

She trained in education and counseling at the University of Pittsburgh and later completed licensure requirements at Loyola University in Maryland. Her listed credentials include MD, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).

Background and approach

The license details shown are MD LCPC LC7584 and VA LPC 0701014350. Denise blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused techniques. She explains thoughts and behaviors plainly, and works with clients to try new ways of handling problems.

The work is collaborative - she helps people set practical steps and monitor progress. Her scope includes concerns such as relationship and family stress, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, anger, career questions, ADHD, and coping with life changes. She also addresses caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, multicultural concerns, and young adult issues.

Sessions are designed to feel warm and non-judgmental. Denise aims to meet people where they are and create a simple, personalized plan. The goal is clearer thinking, better coping, and more options for everyday decisions.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions that fit your life

Client-Centered Therapy puts the client's experience first. Denise listens closely and follows the client's lead to understand what matters most. This approach helps when someone needs a steady, supportive space to sort feelings and priorities.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the link between thoughts and actions. It teaches practical skills to test unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, and everyday stressors where changing thinking patterns can bring relief.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. Denise will talk with the client about goals and preferences and then suggest techniques that feel most helpful. She may combine methods and adjust the plan over time so it matches what actually works.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules. Video calls and phone sessions let people meet face-to-face without travel. Live chat and text-based messaging provide shorter, on-the-go check-ins and ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into daily life and keep momentum on goals.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Solution-Focused Therapy

Rather than examining the problem at length, this looks at what is already working and builds on it. Sessions tend to be practical and forward-looking, with small achievable steps, which translates readily to shorter online conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

Denise works with a broad set of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, grief, self-esteem, anger, career questions, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is person-centered and practical. She focuses on clear steps, thought-behavior links, and short-term problem solving to help clients make changes.

What is her background and experience?

She has 19 years of experience and training in education and counseling, including work after licensure in Maryland and additional clinical practice spanning many settings.

What credentials and region are listed?

Credentials shown are MD, LCPC, and LPC. License details include MD LCPC LC7584 and VA LPC 0701014350. She is located in Maryland.

In which language are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How are costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 19 years
Licensed: Maryland, Virginia
Languages: English

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