Denise Butcher
Compassionate, faith-sensitive therapy for life’s hardest moments
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About
Denise Butcher, MD, LCSW-C, is a licensed therapist in Maryland who supports people navigating intense emotions and demanding life circumstances with a compassionate, whole-person perspective. She works with concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and major transitions, helping clients make sense of what they are carrying and move toward steadier ground. As an MD and a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical, she brings a blend of medical training and clinical social work expertise to her understanding of mental health and wellbeing.
Denise is especially focused on strengthening self-compassion, improving communication, and addressing social anxiety in ways that feel practical and encouraging. She often helps clients who feel isolated, overwhelmed by work stress, or impacted by significant changes such as divorce or pregnancy, with an emphasis on reconnecting to inner resilience and building supportive relationships.
Grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques, Denise offers a steady space to explore difficult emotions, work through past experiences, and develop coping strategies that fit day-to-day life. She also provides a faith-sensitive approach that honors each person’s beliefs and individual path, supporting personal growth, renewed purpose, and meaningful connection.
Denise is especially focused on strengthening self-compassion, improving communication, and addressing social anxiety in ways that feel practical and encouraging. She often helps clients who feel isolated, overwhelmed by work stress, or impacted by significant changes such as divorce or pregnancy, with an emphasis on reconnecting to inner resilience and building supportive relationships.
Grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques, Denise offers a steady space to explore difficult emotions, work through past experiences, and develop coping strategies that fit day-to-day life. She also provides a faith-sensitive approach that honors each person’s beliefs and individual path, supporting personal growth, renewed purpose, and meaningful connection.
- Location:
- Maryland, United States
- Years Experience:
- 5
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem, Depression, ADHD
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Attachment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Forgiveness, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Workplace issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: MD LCSW-C 28840
- NPI Number: 1477289908
- License: LCSW-C (Maryland)
Evidence-Based Support That Fits Online Life
Denise Butcher integrates evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients handle stress, anxiety, trauma-related concerns, and major life transitions with greater steadiness and self-understanding. In practical terms, evidence-based work emphasizes skills and strategies that are backed by research, helping clients notice patterns, respond differently to triggers, and build coping tools they can use between sessions.Her holistic style also supports the connection between emotions, relationships, daily functioning, and overall wellbeing. This can be especially helpful for concerns like workplace stress, isolation, social anxiety, and the strain that can come with change, including divorce or pregnancy. Denise also offers a faith-sensitive approach for clients who want their spiritual values respectfully acknowledged as part of their growth and meaning-making.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Denise collaborates with clients to clarify goals, understand preferences, and adjust the work over time so therapy feels relevant and supportive rather than one-size-fits-all.
Online therapy makes it easier to access care in a way that fits real schedules. Sessions can happen through video calls or phone sessions, and support is also available through live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different comfort levels and day-to-day needs.
How much experience does Denise Butcher have?
Denise Butcher has 5 years of experience providing therapy and supporting clients through concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, and major life transitions.
Is Denise Butcher a licensed therapist?
Yes. Denise Butcher is licensed in Maryland and holds the credentials MD and LCSW-C. License: MD LCSW-C 28840.
In which languages does Denise Butcher provide therapy?
Denise Butcher provides therapy in English.
Where is Denise Butcher located?
Denise Butcher is located in Maryland.
How can I work with Denise Butcher as my therapist?
You can work with Denise Butcher through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing you to choose the format that best fits your needs and schedule.
Does Denise Butcher work with international clients?
No. Denise Butcher does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Denise Butcher cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the “Start Therapy” button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.