Sae Chichibu-Denny is a licensed counselor who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, and family conflict.
01About Sae
Sae Chichibu-Denny is a licensed counselor who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, and family conflict. She brings nine years of professional experience to sessions and centers the person’s own strengths in the work. Sae speaks English and practices from Virginia.
She believes clients are the experts on their own lives and that therapy is a collaborative process. Sessions focus on identifying practical steps that reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning.
Background and approach
Sae aims to create a space where people can talk through hard experiences and test new ways of handling difficult moments. In early meetings she listens for patterns that fuel anxiety, low mood, or repeated conflict. Together with the client she sets small, concrete goals to build momentum.
This might include trying different coping strategies between sessions and checking what helps most. Sae has worked with people affected by trauma and abuse and with those facing addiction-related concerns. Her approach balances attention to emotional safety with clear, manageable steps toward change.
She supports clients as they work through memories, reactions, and the practical impacts of stressful events. Practical matters such as session format are discussed up front. Sae uses a straightforward style and focuses on what will make daily life easier.
She encourages questions and adjusts pacing to match each person’s needs.
02Credentials
- LCPC (Maryland)
- License LC9082 · expires January 2028
- LPC (Virginia)
- License 0701016192 · expires June 2027
- NPI
- 1922632017 · national provider identifier
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03Focus 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
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04Online support
How evidence-based techniques translate to online care
Sae uses clear, evidence-based techniques that focus on changing unhelpful patterns and building coping skills. One common approach helps people notice and adjust thoughts and behaviors that increase anxiety or low mood; it teaches practical tools to test new ways of thinking and acting. Another approach focuses on processing the impact of traumatic events slowly and safely, helping people reduce distressing reactions and regain more control over daily life. Choosing the best approach is a joint decision. Sae will work with each person to identify goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust the plan as progress is reviewed. The therapist emphasizes collaboration and keeps techniques straightforward so clients can use them between sessions. Online formats offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and shared visual cues. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or when a check-in fits into a short break. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer written exchanges or need brief, on-the-go support. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and maintain momentum between meetings.05Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?
Sae works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, family conflict, and effects of trauma and abuse.
What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?
The approach centers on the person's strengths and collaboration. Sae listens for patterns, sets small goals, and uses practical steps to ease symptoms and improve routines.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience working with mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, relationship problems, and addiction-related concerns.
Which credentials and region are associated with this therapist?
Credentials listed include MD, LCPC, and LPC. She practices in Virginia and is licensed in the region noted.
In which languages are sessions offered and are international clients supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available for remote work?
Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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