About Denise
Denise Butcher helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and ADHD. She guides clients who feel stuck by low self-esteem, panic symptoms, or overwhelming life changes. Denise is clear and direct in sessions while staying empathetic and patient.
She holds MD and LCSW-C credentials and practices in Maryland. Denise uses straightforward, evidence-based techniques to help people manage symptoms and make small changes that add up. Sessions focus on building coping skills, improving communication, and addressing feelings tied to abandonment or attachment.
How Denise works
She also supports those dealing with chronic illness, caregiver strain, or financial stress. Her style is collaborative and practical. Denise helps clients set short-term goals and chooses exercises that fit daily life.
She often works on impulse control, reducing panic attacks, and strengthening self-compassion through step-by-step practices. Faith and personal values can be part of the work when a client wants that. Denise listens for what matters most to each person and adapts support to match their beliefs and goals.
She aims to make therapy a place for steady progress rather than quick fixes. With five years of clinical experience, Denise blends clinical knowledge with down-to-earth guidance. People who want clear strategies for handling anxiety, improving mood, or coping with life transitions may find her approach helpful.
What Denise works with
The areas below are the ones Denise selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Abandonment
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Training and background
| Registers | MD, LCSW-C |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 5 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Maryland |
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Online support options
Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care
Denise works from evidence-based techniques that help people manage symptoms and build skills. One common approach focuses on practical coping strategies for anxiety and panic - learning breathing and grounding exercises, spotting unhelpful thoughts, and practicing short behavioral experiments to reduce avoidance. Another approach targets mood and self-esteem by breaking problems into small, manageable steps, tracking progress, and building routines that support better mood and energy.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit everyday life. Video is useful for deeper conversation and visual cues, phone works well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed, and chat or text can be used for brief updates or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work, caregiving, or medical needs.
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