In-Person in Columbia, MD 21044
Online in
PSYPACT states
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, CNMI, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
I specialize in evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapies (CBT) for adults navigating trauma, anxiety disorders, and sleep disturbances. As a Board Certified Specialist in Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, I combine rigorous, science-backed protocols with a compassionate, collaborative approach to help you break free from distressing thought patterns and physical stress responses. Whether you are working through complex trauma, managing debilitating anxiety, or trying to overcome chronic insomnia, my practice is dedicated to equipping you with concrete, practical tools to regain control, restore rest, and foster lasting emotional resilience.
Client Focus
Session Format: Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Senior
Demographic Expertise: Men, Military / Veterans, Women clients.
Treatment Approach
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, while committing to actions that reflect their values. It blends mindfulness with practical behavior strategies.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) An evidence-based treatment for PTSD that teaches clients to reframe unhelpful thoughts about trauma. It helps reduce guilt, shame, and fear.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Combines CBT with mindfulness to help regulate emotions, tolerate stress, and build stronger relationships. Originally designed for borderline personality disorder, it’s now used more broadly.
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Combines mindfulness practices with CBT to prevent depression relapse. It helps people notice thoughts without judgment and respond more calmly.
- Motivational Interviewing (MI) A collaborative, client-centered approach that strengthens motivation for change. It is especially effective for addictions and health behaviors.
Fees & Insurance
Insurance
- Out of Network
Education & Credentials
Ann Aspnes PhD, ABPP
- Female
- License # 05183
- Licensed in Maryland
- PSYPACT Mobility # 9832
- Practicing Since 2008
Ann Aspnes Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Columbia, MD 21044
- Available Online for residents of PSYPACT states Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, CNMI, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
- Online Therapy Details: Secure video therapy through SimplePractice
As a Board Certified Specialist in Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies with over a decade of dedicated online experience, I offer specialized, evidence-based therapy to adults across all PSYPACT-participating states via secure, HIPAA-compliant video. My practice focuses on treating trauma, anxiety disorders, and sleep disturbances by integrating core Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness practices, and specialized exposure therapies. Clients often describe my style as a balance of warmth and genuine compassion alongside deep scientific knowledge—creating a space that is both empathetic and structured.
Therapy with me is designed to be time-limited and goal-oriented, with most clients experiencing meaningful improvement within 12 to 16 sessions. Rather than staying in therapy indefinitely, our focus will be on equipping you with practical, evidence-based tools to process difficult experiences, break free from anxious or disruptive thought cycles, and restore healthy sleep. Together, we will work to help you reconnect with your core values, build lasting emotional resilience, and gain the skills you need to confidently navigate life moving forward.