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MD, LCSW-C

Denise Butcher, MD, LCSW-C

  • Experience5 years
  • LocationMaryland
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Denise

Denise Butcher, MD, LCSW-C, brings five years of clinical experience helping people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and ADHD. She frames treatment around compassionate, whole-person care that honors each individual's life circumstances and values.

Background and approach

Denise often supports clients working through relationship wounds, communication struggles, feelings of abandonment or shame, and the practical burdens of chronic illness, caregiving, or financial stress. Her style emphasizes practical skill building alongside emotional exploration, encouraging self-compassion and clearer communication while addressing symptoms like panic, impulsivity, and isolation.

Denise describes her work as collaborative and faith-sensitive, respecting spiritual beliefs as part of a client's healing process. Based in Maryland, she uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients develop resilience, regain purpose, and form healthier connections as they move through life transitions such as divorce or other major changes.

Evidence-Informed Techniques and Flexible Online Care

Denise employs evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on both symptom relief and long-term coping skills. One commonly used approach emphasizes practical skill building for anxiety and panic symptoms, teaching breathing, grounding, and cognitive strategies that help reduce reactivity and improve daily functioning. Another component centers on trauma-informed methods that support processing difficult memories and rebuilding safety in relationships, which can be helpful for people coping with abuse, attachment wounds, or chronic stress.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Denise works with each client to identify goals, preferences, and practical needs, adjusting techniques over time so care matches where the client is in their journey and what feels most useful for them.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for busy or geographically dispersed clients by allowing work to continue via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats increase scheduling flexibility, make it easier to access support during life transitions, and let licensed professionals deliver consistent, evidence-informed care without requiring travel.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Denise most often address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and related issues like panic attacks, mood disorders, and isolation.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is compassionate and collaborative, blending practical skill-building with emotional exploration while honoring clients' values and spiritual perspectives.
What is her professional background?
Denise has five years of clinical experience supporting people through emotional and life challenges using evidence-based practices.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds MD and LCSW-C credentials with licence number MD LCSW-C 28840 and practices from Maryland.
Which languages does she use in sessions and can she see international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for working together?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Maryland

Languages

English