Denise Horton
Psychologist, Psychotherapist
Harvard-trained clinical psychologist; Experienced, EMDR; holistic/psychodynamic.
Denise Horton, Ed.M., Ph.D. is a Harvard-trained clinical psychologist and trauma therapist, practicing with a holistic orientation. Providing skillful, artful counseling in a safe and confidential environment. Experienced in treating PTSD, abuse, addiction / ACOA, dissociative disorders, life accidents, as well as counsel for military issues. Anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationships & women’s issues are addressed in a caring & creative environment. Traditional psychotherapy is taken to a deeper level using EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, as well as integrating Energy / Shamanic Healing and 12-Step Recovery Support. Offering both intensives & personal retreats in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Seasoned & masterful Vision Quest guidance for personal growth. Support groups now forming: Trauma / PTSD, and Women's Personal Growth / Spirituality.
Practice hours (EST)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Abuse
- Anxiety
- Childhood Abuse
- Depression
- Grief and Loss
- Life Transitions
- Personal Growth
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- Sexual Assault
- Spiritual/Religious Concerns
- Women's Issues
Age groups
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Special groups
- Active duty military
- Veterans
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Assessment/Evaluation
- Group Therapy
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Attachment-Based Therapies
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Jungian Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Formal Psychological Assessment
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Brief Psychotherapy
- Internal Family Systems Therapy
Remote options
- Voice
- Video
Payment options
$150 — $275per session
- Out-of-pocket
- Documentation provided for patient filling
- Out-of-network insurance
- Sliding scale
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Credit Card
- Online
Credentials
Licenses
Clinical Psychologist
VIRGINIA
0810002606, Virginia
Clinical Psychologist
MAINE
1600, Maine
Clinical Psychologist-Out of State Telehealth Provider
FLORIDA
TPPY1773, Florida
Certificates
EMDR Therapist Levels I & II
EMDR Institute
Advanced Training in EMDR for Child/Adolescent Trauma
Attachment & Trauma Center Institute (ATCI)
1 year Advanced Training Program in Complex Trauma & Dissociative Disorders
International Society for Study of Trauma & Dissociation
Certificate: Advanced Training in Military Trauma/Deployment Psychology
US Dept. of Defense/Trauma Institute for Military Trauma
Certificate: Advanced Training in Domestic Violence
University of Maine/The Hutchinson Center
Education
Harvard University Graduate School of Education
MEd (Master of Education), 1978
Graduate Program: Clinical Psychology & Public Policy
The George Washington University
PhD (Doctor of Philosophy), 1987
APA-approved doctoral program in Clinical Psychology;Internship Georgetown Univ Counseling Center; Dissertation:Sex Roles & Sexual Orientation in Women