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Online therapist

Sae Chichibu-Denny

Compassionate, practical support for families and adults

Credentials
MD, LCPC, LPC
Experience
9 years
Licensed in
Maryland, Virginia
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Sae

Sae Chichibu-Denny is a licensed clinician who uses evidence-based approaches to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship or family difficulties. She holds an MD and is licensed as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor.

She brings nine years of professional experience to sessions and aims to create a calm, practical space for people to talk through what’s hard. Sae views each person as the expert on their own life and looks for strengths to build from.

Background and approach

She approaches work in a straightforward way, helping clients identify patterns and develop skills that fit their day-to-day lives. Conversations focus on what can change now and on small steps that feel doable. In family and parenting situations she listens for dynamics that cause stress and helps families find clearer ways to communicate.

For relationship concerns she helps people name reactions and try different responses. When trauma or past abuse is present, Sae works at a pace the client finds tolerable and practical. Her background as a medical doctor paired with counseling licenses informs a balanced view of emotional and behavioral needs.

She blends problem-solving with validation so clients feel heard while practicing new ways of coping. The goal is steady progress rather than quick fixes. Sessions can focus on symptom relief, improving daily routines, or building healthier interactions with others.

Sae supports people through recovery from difficult events and through everyday challenges, aiming for clearer thinking and calmer responses over time.

Evidence-based approaches and online options for busy families

Many of her interventions come from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skill-building and pattern change. One approach emphasizes practical coping skills for managing anxiety and depression, teaching breathing, grounding, and routine changes to reduce daily distress. Another approach focuses on processing traumatic experiences at a manageable pace, helping people name what happened and build strategies to reduce triggers and improve day-to-day functioning.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. She works with each person to match techniques to their needs, goals, and comfort level. Together they try methods, check what helps, and adjust the plan so it fits family life and individual schedules.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation from home, while phone sessions can fit into tight days. Live chat and text-based messaging provide brief check-ins and ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent, try new skills in the moment, and balance care with parenting and work responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
Sae works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and related mood concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques and helps clients identify strengths. Sessions focus on clear skills, small steps, and real-life problem solving.
What experience does she bring?
She has nine years of professional experience supporting people with mood, anxiety, relationship, family, and trauma-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds an MD and is licensed as an LCPC and LPC with license numbers MD LCPC LC9082 and VA LPC 0701016192, and practices in Virginia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for meeting?
Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How is pricing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
9 years
Licensed
Maryland, Virginia
Languages
English

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