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Sae Chichibu-Denny, MD, LCPC, LPC

Calm-focused therapy with practical skills

9 years in practice · based in Virginia · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Sae

Sae Chichibu-Denny is a medical doctor and a licensed clinical professional counselor who helps people manage anxiety and stress. She brings nine years of clinical experience to sessions and speaks English. Sae works with individuals facing depression, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, family conflict, and mood concerns.

She treats each person as the expert on their life and builds on existing strengths. Conversations focus on practical steps that can be tried between sessions.

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Background and approach

Sae emphasizes clear goals and steady progress rather than quick fixes. Her background includes work in clinical settings in Virginia and Maryland across a range of concerns. That experience informs how she tailors support to each person’s situation.

The approach is collaborative and paced to fit what someone can handle in day-to-day life. In a typical session she listens, reflects, and suggests concrete strategies for coping and problem solving. Over time she helps people spot patterns that keep stress and anxiety active and then practices alternative ways of thinking and responding.

People who choose Sae can expect a supportive, respectful therapy relationship. She helps clients set realistic short-term goals and tracks progress toward longer-term changes. The work is steady and practical, aimed at improving daily functioning and emotional balance.

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online sessions

Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on changing unhelpful thinking and teaching new coping skills. Cognitive approaches help people identify patterns of thought that increase anxiety and then practice alternative ways of thinking to reduce distress and improve mood. Behavioral techniques involve trying small, manageable actions that break avoidance and build confidence over time, which can help with anxiety and depression.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals, pace, and comfort level. That means adjusting strategies as needed and checking in regularly about what is helping and what needs to change.

Online therapy offers practical benefits like flexibility and easier scheduling. Video calls allow for face-to-face interaction when a visual connection is helpful. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat or text-based messaging can provide shorter check-ins, written reflections, or support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep consistent momentum toward goals.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Sae helps people with anxiety and stress as well as depression, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, family conflict, and mood-related issues.
How would you describe the therapy style?
The style is collaborative and practical. Sessions focus on listening, setting goals, and trying concrete coping strategies between meetings.
What is Sae's professional background?
She holds an MD and is an LCPC and LPC with nine years of professional experience in clinical settings.
Where is this therapist located and licensed?
Sae works in Virginia and has professional licensure noted as MD LCPC, VA LPC with experience practicing in Maryland as well.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are sessions billed or paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
9 years
Licensed
Maryland, Virginia
Languages
English

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