Denise Mitchell, MD, LCPC, LPC
Practical, person-centered support for anger and stress
Book with DeniseWorks with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
How Denise works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- MD, LCPC, LPC
- Licensed in
- Maryland, Virginia
- Years in practice
- 19
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Denise
Denise Mitchell is a licensed clinician who uses a practical, person-centered approach to help people manage stress, anger, anxiety, and life changes. She draws on nearly two decades of experience to offer steady support and straightforward tools. Her style is warm and down-to-earth, aimed at helping clients feel heard and understood.
Denise earned degrees in education and counseling from the University of Pittsburgh before continuing her training in Maryland. She completed the requirements to become a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - LCPC and also holds LPC and MD credentials.
Background and approach
These roles have shaped a career focused on real-world problems and everyday coping skills. Her work covers a wide range of concerns including relationship and communication problems, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, career issues, ADHD, and anger. She also helps with caregiver stress, control issues, divorce and separation, forgiveness, and life-purpose questions.
Denise often combines approaches to suit the person in front of her rather than relying on a single method. In sessions she mixes client-centered listening with cognitive-behavioral techniques and solution-focused planning. That means she listens first, then helps people spot unhelpful thinking, set small goals, and try practical steps between meetings.
The goal is steady progress that fits each person's pace. Denise works with adults and young adults and brings patience and direct guidance to hard conversations. She encourages collaboration on a clear plan and adapts strategies as needs change.
People who want straightforward, compassionate support for anger, anxiety, or coping with life transitions may find this approach helpful.
What Denise works with
Everything Denise lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Denise's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Grief
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Multicultural concerns
- Personality disorders
- Self-harm
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Denise lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person first. It helps people feel respected and clarifies what matters most to them. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and uses simple exercises to reduce anxiety, anger, and unhelpful behavior. Solution-focused therapy centers on small, practical goals and on what works now to create change.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that fit their goals, comfort level, and daily life. Together they set priorities, try strategies, and adjust plans based on what helps most.
Online sessions can be done by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit busy schedules. Video allows face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Live chat and messaging work well for brief check-ins, daily coaching, or when regular written updates help track progress. These options make it easier to get consistent support around work, caregiving, or school commitments.
Questions people ask about Denise
What kinds of concerns does Denise address?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, relationship and communication problems, career concerns, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is person-centered and warm. She combines listening with practical steps from cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused approaches.
How much experience does she have?
She has 19 years of experience working in counseling and related roles across educational and clinical settings.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
Credentials shown are MD, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). She practices in Maryland.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available online?
Denise offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for online work.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and 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, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.