Denise Horton, Psychologist

Denise Horton

Psychologist, Psychotherapist

Accepting clients
Updated 30+ days ago
25 years in practice

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.

Remote
Speaks English
Emergency number available
Treats suicidal ideation

Practice hours (EST)

Sun
closed
Mon
10:00 am 3:00 pm
Tue
closed
Wed
closed
Thu
closed
Fri
closed
Sat
closed

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

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