Sae Chichibu-Denny, MD, LCPC, LPC

Licensed in Maryland · 9 years in practice

Sae Chichibu-Denny is a licensed clinician who uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship strain.

License and registration

LCPC, Maryland: LC9082 · expires January 2028
LPC, Virginia: 0701016192 · expires June 2027
NPI: 1922632017 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 9
Languages: English

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About Sae

Sae Chichibu-Denny is a licensed clinician who uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship strain. She brings nine years of professional experience to sessions and treats concerns related to family conflict and abuse.

Sae works from the view that clients are the experts on their own lives and builds on personal strengths to move toward clearer goals. In sessions she focuses on practical steps that people can use right away.

Background and approach

Conversations aim to identify patterns that cause distress and to test small changes that make daily life easier. Sae balances listening with straightforward feedback so clients can try different approaches and see what helps. Her background includes nine years working in clinical settings and holding medical and counseling credentials: MD, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and Licensed Professional Counselor.

She practices in Virginia and conducts sessions in English. The practice emphasizes steady progress rather than quick fixes. People come for help with mood shifts, panic or persistent worry, coping after trauma, and repairing communication around family and relationships.

Sae supports clients who want tools for managing symptoms and for rebuilding trust in themselves. She encourages anyone who is ready to take a first step toward change. Starting therapy involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a session.

Sae offers several formats so people can choose what fits their routine and life demands.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Sae lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Depression

Online support

Practical approaches for online therapy

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques in Sae's practice focus on concrete changes people can try. One approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety and low mood. This helps people break patterns that keep symptoms active and discover more helpful responses.

Another approach centers on working through trauma and abuse by pacing exposure to difficult memories and strengthening coping skills. That method aims to reduce intense reactions and increase a sense of control over daily life. Both approaches are hands-on and goal oriented, suitable for stress, relationship strain, and mood concerns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Sae will talk with clients about their goals and preferences, then suggest methods to try. Progress is reviewed regularly and the plan is adjusted based on what is most useful for the person.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or family life. Phone or text can be quicker for brief check-ins, video allows face-to-face conversation, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist address?

Sae works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family conflict. She also has experience with addiction-related issues.

What is Sae's therapeutic style?

She uses evidence-based techniques and a practical, strengths-focused approach. Sessions combine listening with clear, doable steps clients can try between meetings.

How much clinical experience does Sae have?

She has nine years of professional work experience in clinical settings supporting people with mood and relationship concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

The profile lists MD, LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor), and LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor). Practice location is Virginia.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be held by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How are fees and payment handled?

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 Sae?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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