Online therapists in Maryland

I facilitated Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) sessions via telehealth. PCIT uses a coaching model to help parents develop new strategies they can use at home with their children. Parents often report they enjoy playing an active role in their child's therapy sessions. PCIT is designed for children ages 3-7 years old and their caregivers.  

I provide online therapy for anxiety, stress, and trauma.  

ONLINE THERAPY OFFERED IN ALL PSYPACT STATES.  

Welcome! I provide tele-therapy with a style that is affirming, collaborative and warm. We work together to identify a path in therapy that is focused on your current needs in your journey. This is a compassionate space to explore what it means to live authentically in this world.  

Using different modalities to get to the root cause and rebuild.  

Quality Psychotherapy Online! COVID Update: We are grateful and honored to be able to provide support to the community during this incredibly challenging time. For the safety of our clients, staff, and the community-at-large, we encourage clients to choose tele-health appointments when possible. Do you want support, but find it challenging to make it to an appointment? Now you don’t have to commute or even leave home. Online counseling will allow us to work collaboratively in a supportive environment, wherever is most convenient for you. Washington Psychological Wellness provides counseling via confidential, real time, 2-way video. Our clinicians use a HIPAA-compliant secure video conferencing to make online-based therapy convenient and confidential. All you need is a comfortable private space, internet connection and a smart phone, tablet, laptop or personal computer. When you schedule your appointment, a secure video link is created for your appointment and sent to you via email. When it's time for your scheduled appointment, simply click the link and we will be connected! COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT TELEHEALTH (FAQ's) We know that online therapy can bring up understandable hesitations and questions. We are happy to put your mind at ease and provide further information about what to expect. Is it confidential? Absolutely. Our therapists maintain strict confidentiality standards for your protection. This means your sessions cannot be recorded. During this time of social distancing, our therapists are exclusively providing counseling via video from their office, or from areas of their home that have privacy. Now we can’t completely promise that your provider’s cat or dog won’t briefly stop in to say hello - but don’t worry, they have been fully trained in our HIPAA protocols! Will it be covered by my insurance? Most healthcare plans provide coverage for telehealth just like in-office therapy. While this is often at your regular copay, coinsurance and/or deductible, there are some variations depending on your specific policy. If you and your therapist are not sure about your benefits, please reach out to Washington Psychological Wellness and your insurance provider. If you run into any coverage issues, we are happy to work with you on payment options during this crisis. Even if you think you don’t have coverage for telehealth, or can’t afford payment, please give us a call -- we continue to get updates from insurance plans that are expanding telehealth benefits as our culture adapts to the developing needs. I’m still not sure telehealth is right for me - maybe I should wait until I can see a therapist in person? It's understandable to want to have or continue an in-person therapy. However, in these very unpredictable times, it is unclear how long this will be our new normal. There are a variety of estimated time frames suggested for social distancing measures lasting from 6 weeks to 18 months. Connecting with a counselor via video is an easy way to get started with care -- or avoid disrupting your care -- and to receive consistent support toward your goals. This can become even more important during these stressful times. Have telehealth therapy sessions been proven to be effective? Yes. There have been numerous studies conducted showing that telehealth is just as effective as in-person counseling. The American Psychiatric Association (APA) published a physician reviewed article in 2017 that notes the following: “There is substantial evidence of the effectiveness of telepsychiatry and research has found satisfaction to be high among patients, psychiatrists and other professionals. Telepsychiatry is equivalent to in-person care in diagnostic accuracy, treatment effectiveness, quality of care and patient satisfaction. Patient privacy and confidentiality are equivalent to in-person care.”  

I conduct assessments for ADHD and autism virtually. and also offer online therapy. My practice is currently limited to only offering appointments on Fridays but may expand in the future.  

I've found online therapy to be surprisingly effective (as well as cost effective). Would be happy to book a Zoom consultation.  

Our sessions are conducted via a secure, online platform which allows you to decide when and where you prefer to conduct your therapy. For couples and group therapy, individuals can join conveniently from different locations when needed.  

Not your typical therapy model, because I am not your typical therapist. You already have a have a great life. You just need the clarity and resources in order to make it BETTER. I have over 20 years of clinical experience, and I know what works and what doesn't. We will work in conjunction to create change, quickly and effectively. I currently follow a telehealth model, which provides both convenience and flexibility, from the location of your choosing. Telehealth sessions work just like regular therapy. All you need is a working device, a private space to feel comfortable, and a strong internet connection.  

You’ve taken a critical first step toward starting to feel better: you are exploring your options for therapy. For this, you should give yourself a pat on the back—starting the process of reaching out for help is never easy. The next step is finding the right therapist for you. I specialize in working with people who are not getting what they want or need out of relationships (including their relationship with themselves). Many of my clients describe being hard on themselves, having difficulty forming relationships, or not feeling fulfilled by their relationships.  

Meeting you where you are... As a clinical psychologist, I understand that your life can be complex. There are demands and expectations at different life stages that can be impacted by situational and mental health struggles. It's important to be mindful of the interaction between those demands and your stage of life. I recognize and respect that people have individual needs throughout the lifespan and I want to work closely and collaboratively with you to ensure that you reach your goals to a richer, more satisfying life.  

Welcome to Be Heard Live Well – your dedicated partner in mental health across Maryland, Virginia, and DC. Our compassionate therapists specialize in psychotherapy and EMDR therapy, creating a safe space for adults navigating challenges like anxiety and depression. We're here to empower you with personalized, evidence-based approaches, supporting your journey to be heard and live well. Contact us today for a path towards healing, resilience, and a more fulfilling life – because your mental health is our priority at Be Heard Live Well.  

A solution focused approach to achieve emotional wellness  

Although I see clients in person if you live close to me in NC, I am "authorized" to see clients through Teletherapy by PsyPact, which lets me work with folks in all PsyPact states. I see individuals and couples (who sometimes aren't in the same place!) on my platform, and there is an "ease" that I don't think people expect. My core theory approach is Interpersonal Psychotherapy (combined with CBT, Gestalt, attention to lifestyle, spiritual life and career). I use testing to give us a "quickstart", namely the MBTI, FIRO/B, and Strong Interest Inventory. I also have a list of "handouts" (You wouldn't guess that I've been a professor in Counseling Psychology, would you?!) and a model called the Interpersonal Flexibility Circle that I've developed to more clearly see concretely how relationships really work. All of these methods support our work and are teletherapy friendly. All of them support both individual and relationship therapy (even your relationship with all ages of your SELF!) I use an approach that helps people to rather quickly recognize how their "stuck challenges" and defenses have been "safety maneuvers" for perhaps their whole lives. How enlightening and empowering!  

Given varying health concerns of outbreaks and seasonal illnesses, I provide options for either a video link or face-to-face sessions to clients upon appointment scheduling. However, only when vaccination confirmation is provided will a face-to-face conversation occur. To ensure client/partner confidentiality, sessions are provided via HIPAA-approved Zoom interface.  

I am certified by PSYPACT for Interjurisdictional (Interstate) Telepsychology practice. I use HIPAA-compliant secure video conferencing, and most testing can be performed online as well. I have found that a video conference, in which masks are not needed, allow us to make more real connections than mask-to-mask in the office. Facial expressions can be read and responded to much more effectively in video conference, compared to wearing masks.  

I am offering HIPAA-compliant video therapy services.  

I offer treatment for both individuals and their families who struggle with eating disorders symptoms  

I have had specific training in providing virtual therapy to ensure that my techniques and methods are just as powerful and effective this way.