Denise Corrado, MD, LCSW
- Gestalt-centered care
- Mind-body awareness
- Support and gentle challenge
About Denise Corrado
Her experience includes supporting individuals who are navigating trauma and abuse, sexual abuse recovery, post-traumatic stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, domestic violence, major life transitions, health-related challenges, childhood difficulties, and the realities of death and dying. As a trauma-informed therapist, she emphasizes mind-body awareness and pays close attention to the ways thoughts, emotions, and physical experience influence one another.
Gestalt therapy is central to her practice, and she also draws from Self-Psychology, Polyvagal Theory, EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, and other somatic-oriented approaches. Denise Corrado holds an MD and is also an LCSW, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Denise Corrado have?
Denise Corrado has 40 years of experience.
Is Denise Corrado a licensed therapist?
Yes. Denise Corrado holds the credentials MD and LCSW, and the listed license details are MD LCSW 23705.
In which languages does Denise Corrado provide therapy?
Denise Corrado provides therapy in English.
Where is Denise Corrado located?
Denise Corrado is located in Maryland.
How can I work with Denise Corrado as my therapist?
You can work with Denise Corrado through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Denise Corrado work with international clients?
No. Denise Corrado does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Denise Corrado 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 that helps 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.
Somatic and Gestalt Approaches, Made Accessible Online
Denise Corrado uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques with a strong emphasis on Gestalt therapy, which focuses on what is happening in the present moment and how patterns show up in daily life. This approach can be especially helpful for strengthening self-awareness, improving relationships, and building more effective ways of coping with stress and anxiety.Her work is also informed by trauma-focused, body-oriented methods. Polyvagal Theory and Somatic Experiencing emphasize the connection between the nervous system and emotional wellbeing, helping clients notice and respond to body signals that can accompany trauma, anxiety, and chronic stress. EMDR is another structured approach often used to help people process distressing experiences and reduce the intensity of lingering reactions associated with post-traumatic stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Denise Corrado collaborates with clients to clarify goals, respect preferences, and choose methods that fit the pace and needs of the person in therapy, adjusting as new insights emerge.
Online therapy can make that support easier to access and sustain. Sessions may take place through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, health concerns, or times of transition while keeping care consistent across settings.