Denise Mitchell , MD, LCPC, LPC

Denise Mitchell is a therapist based in Maryland who focuses on helping women and other adults manage stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, and trauma. She holds MD, LCPC, and LPC credentials and brings 19 years of experience to her work. Denise aims to make the first step feel manageable and approachable for someone who is worried or unsure.

Denise uses straightforward, practical approaches in sessions. She listens first, then helps people notice how thinking affects feelings and behavior. She also looks for choices a person can try right away to relieve pressure and build coping skills.

Her background includes education and counseling degrees and many years working with adults on concerns such as self-esteem, anger, career strain, ADHD, and difficult life transitions. She also supports people facing caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, multicultural concerns, and issues related to relationships like infidelity or jealousy.

Sessions are designed to feel warm and unhurried. Denise focuses on understanding each person’s situation and then tailoring steps that fit their pace and goals. She helps people develop concrete skills for problem solving, emotional regulation, and healthier thinking patterns.

People who choose her often want clear tools they can use between sessions. Denise combines person-centered listening with cognitive and solution-focused techniques so clients leave with specific next steps. She invites collaboration and works to make progress feel realistic and steady.

How therapy approaches work online

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s experience. The therapist follows the client’s lead, reflects what they are saying, and helps them make choices that feel right. This approach helps people who need a supportive, nonjudgmental space to sort through feelings.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches people to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking. It uses short exercises and homework to change patterns that keep problems like anxiety or low mood going. CBT is practical and often useful for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and try methods that match the client’s preferences and needs. This is a collaborative process where adjustments are made over time based on what helps most.

Online therapy lets people meet by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls work well for a full session with face-to-face conversation. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or when a client prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging can support brief check-ins, coaching-style guidance, or ongoing problem solving between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and keep momentum between meetings.