Online Experiential therapists in Gaithersburg, Maryland MD
We are proud to feature top rated online Experiential therapists in Gaithersburg. We encourage you to review each profile to find your best match.
Experiential
Leslie Worley
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW-C
I believe therapy is truly a collaborative effort for healing. You are the expert and the therapist is a conduit. I’m a licensed social worker committed to helping people learn how to live by their values instead of letting emotions and thoughts control their lives. My work focuses on targeting ineffective behaviors, habits, and beliefs and transforming them into effective ways of living that brings people in touch their values. In life, we will always experience a full spectrum of emotions, it's all in our reactions to those emotions in which we build a life we're excited about.
In my practice, I will never ask the person sitting across from me to do something I myself have not done. Meaning, I live my life by my therapy approaches and don't just use them as an "intervention." I also use a lot of humor, direct and transparent communication.
Personally, I love dogs (have two of my own), reading, painting and engaging in sports or exercise!
If you’re interested in scheduling a consultation with me, please send an appointment request.
14 Years Experience
Online in Gaithersburg, MD
Experiential
Dr. Stéphanie Gamache, PhD
Hypnotherapist, PhD
I work with adults who want to explore patterns in their emotional, relational, and embodied experience-whether related to anxiety, mood, chronic tension or pain, behavioral patterns, or concerns around intimacy, desire, and connection that feel blocked, conflicted, or no longer fully alive. I offer private-pay online services internationally as a psychoanalytic hypnotherapist and clinical sexologist, working within a reflective, depth-oriented process.
7 Years Experience
Online in Gaithersburg, MD (Online Only)
Experiential
Meredith Luttrell
Counselor/Therapist, LPC, LCPC, Clinical Supervisor
Specialized, trauma-informed therapy for eating disorders and couples — available online across Virginia, Maryland, Washington D.C., (and soon to be in North Carolina and South Carolina.) Drawing on EFT, DBT, RO DBT, and CBT, I offer evidence-based care that meets you where you are, from the comfort of your own space. Healing is possible, and telehealth makes it more accessible than ever.
17 Years Experience
Online in Gaithersburg, MD
Experiential
Washington Psychological Wellness
Counselor/Therapist
Online Therapy in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. — Convenient, Confidential, Compassionate Care
At Washington Psychological Wellness, we are proud to offer professional, HIPAA-compliant online therapy (telehealth) services to clients across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Our experienced, licensed therapists provide high-quality mental health care that is flexible, accessible, and tailored to your unique needs — all from the comfort and privacy of your home.
Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, trauma, or simply seeking personal growth, our team is here to help. We work with children, teens, adults, couples, and families, offering a safe, supportive space to explore your feelings, build coping skills, and improve your overall well-being.
Online therapy with Washington Psychological Wellness is ideal for those with busy schedules, transportation or mobility challenges, or anyone who prefers the convenience of meeting virtually. All you need is a private space, a reliable internet connection, and a smartphone, tablet, or computer.
We use secure, easy-to-use telehealth platforms to ensure your sessions are confidential and seamless. Our clinicians use evidence-based approaches and personalize each session to help you reach your goals.
Take the first step toward healing and growth today — contact us to schedule your online therapy appointment and experience compassionate, effective care from wherever you are.
12 Years Experience
Online in Gaithersburg, MD
Experiential
Dr. Mike Strand
Psychologist, PsyD
Hey there! I’m Mike Strand, an experienced psychologist with over 15 years of dedication to guiding individuals on their journey of self-improvement. My expertise lies in helping clients overcome emotional challenges to enhance personal growth and strengthen relationships. I recognize that seeking support can be difficult, which is why I will strive to make therapy as welcoming and approachable as possible. Our sessions are collaborative, tailored to your specific needs, facilitating deep and lasting transformation
18 Years Experience
Online in Gaithersburg, MD
Experiential
Dr. Patricia Webbink
Psychologist, MA and PhD in Clinical Psychology
Patricia Webbink, Ph.D., Clinical Psychology (Duke University) with more than 50 yrs in practice, serving Adults, Children, and
Adolescents -- for Individuals, Couples, Families, online via Zoom. Check out free monthly Zoom Groups!
56 Years Experience
Online in Gaithersburg, MD
Experiential
Dr. L A McCrae
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCADC, FOT, CCTP, CCTSA
As a justice-oriented carceral epidemiologist, addictions clinician, and activist, I provide a radical virtual sanctuary for those navigating the deep end of recovery and reclamation. My online practice at the Big Orange Oasis offers high-capacity couples counseling and individual therapy for residents of MD, ME, MA, and GA, grounding our work in the Black prophetic tradition and somatic wisdom. Whether we are dismantling systemic "head trash" or building relational liberation, our secure digital room is a high-trust container for your unmasked testimony and the heavy, holy work of reclamation.
7 Years Experience
Online in Gaithersburg, MD
Experiential
Stacey Hellman
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW-C
I prefer in-person sessions but can do telehealth if in-person truly isn't an option. I have found that in-person sessions are much more effective for the type of therapy I offer.
24 Years Experience
Online in Gaithersburg, MD
Experiential
Shelby Willoughby
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LMSW
I provide individual, couples, and family Telehealth through a HIPPA compliant online space.
12 Years Experience
Online in Gaithersburg, MD
Experiential
Dr. Jennifer McManus
Psychologist, PhD, Licensed Psychologist, PLLC
Does this sound familiar? You want to feel peaceful and content, but instead you are feeling: overwhelmed by stress, totally burned out, or even debilitated by anxiety. It’s been hard for you to manage the emotional toll of constant and often unrealistic demands. You can rarely find a moment to stop and catch your breath. Each day feels like you are being stretched a bit thinner and you wonder how much you have left to give. Life doesn’t have to go on this way. Hi, I’m Dr. Jennifer McManus and I help ambitious women find relief from stress, burnout, anxiety, and deep emotional pain. It is my mission to provide scientifically informed psychotherapy without sacrificing compassion and genuine concern.
12 Years Experience
Online in Gaithersburg, MD (Online Only)
Experiential
Dr. Berkeley Antonioli
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, PhD, LCSW, LCSW-C, MEd
Specialized online therapy for trauma, codependency, sexual health, & conflict avoidance. I help individuals & couples break free from shame, cultivate self-compassion, speak their truth, & reclaim authentic relationships with themselves & others.
11 Years Experience
Online in Gaithersburg, MD (Online Only)
Experiential
Kimberly Dudley
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I provide virtual therapy for individuals, couples, and adult families throughout Pennsylvania & Maryland who are navigating relationship challenges, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, life transitions, and family stress. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I offer a supportive, culturally responsive, and faith-informed space where clients can gain clarity, strengthen relationships, and move toward lasting healing and growth.
15 Years Experience
Online in Gaithersburg, MD
Experiential
Dr. Allison Williams
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I specialize in helping those who are anxious and overwhelmed learn to recognize and honor their needs - it may mean: giving yourself permission to slow down, scale back, set healthy boundaries, go after what you truly want, and be yourself (authentically and unapologetically). As your partner on this journey, I’ll help you muster your strength, foster your self-acceptance, and feel more at ease.
If you’ve always cast aside your own needs to give everyone and everything your all, I want to help you finally get what you deserve: better relationships, self-care, and greater life satisfaction.
10 Years Experience
Online in Gaithersburg, MD (Online Only)
Experiential
Jennifer L Abel
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I've devoted my career to helping people effectively manage anxiety. Most of the tools you will learn are quick and easy strategies that require very little time out of your busy schedule. You'll learn why your prior methods have failed and what to do differently.
A unique service I provide is allowing you to answer three pages of questions and anything else you want me to know, prior to our first session. I read that, write it on paper, sometimes research (e.g. medications or disease), such that I know you pretty well before we even meet. This gives us a great head start before we meet!
30 Years Experience
Online in Gaithersburg, MD (Online Only)
Experiential
Margaret Graham
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC, LPCC
About My Practice
I provide specialized online therapy for adults (18+) navigating anxiety, trauma, and complex life challenges. Through evidence-based therapeutic techniques delivered in a secure virtual environment, I create a supportive space for healing and personal transformation from wherever you are. My approach focuses on getting to the root of what's creating your struggles rather than just managing surface symptoms.
My Approach
My practice centers on what I call "updating your operating system"—we explore the roots of your patterns, understand how you got where you are, and consciously choose where you want to go next. This isn't about dwelling in the past; it's about understanding yourself more deeply so you can move forward with clarity and confidence. I bring together evidence-based techniques like CBT, ACT, Coherence Therapy, and clinical hypnosis with mindfulness practices, creating sessions that are collaborative and organic rather than rigid or prescribed.
Here's what might surprise you: one of the most powerful dimensions of real change is acceptance. Not the passive, resigned kind, but the courageous turning toward where you are with care and curiosity. This approach allows you to look squarely at reality and move forward from a place of truth rather than resistance.
Areas of Specialization
I specialize in supporting clients with:
Anxiety: Managing generalized worry, social anxiety, perfectionism-driven anxiety, decision paralysis, and the anxiety that stems from unprocessed trauma
Trauma Processing: Working through childhood trauma, parentification, relational wounds, and past experiences that continue to shape how you move through the world today
Complex Family Dynamics: Navigating challenging relationships with adult children, aging parents, partners, and other family members where boundaries feel blurred
Grief and Loss: Processing loss in its many forms—of people, relationships, the life you thought you'd be living, or your sense of purpose and identity
Patterns That No Longer Serve: Breaking cycles of people-pleasing, over-functioning, perfectionism, and abandoning your own needs to care for others
Benefits of Online Therapy
My virtual practice offers several advantages:
- Access specialized trauma-informed therapy from the comfort of your own space
- Greater scheduling flexibility across multiple time zones
- Elimination of travel time and transportation barriers
- A familiar environment that may enhance feelings of safety during vulnerable work
Getting Started
I work best with people who are managing to keep their heads above water but know something needs to shift—those experiencing mild to moderate concerns rather than acute crises. I welcome clients who are curious, open to looking at their lives holistically, and interested in a partnership approach. If you're willing to do the sometimes uncomfortable work of growth and want genuine understanding rather than therapy-speak, we'll likely be a good match.
My style is warm, direct, and refreshingly real. Research shows the most important factor in successful therapy is whether you feel genuinely understood and emotionally safe with your therapist—building that authentic connection is central to how I work.
Licensed in Colorado, California, and Maryland. Specialized training in Coherence Therapy, ACT, CBT, and clinical hypnosis.
15 Years Experience
Online in Gaithersburg, MD (Online Only)
Experiential
Cheryl S Rubenstein
Psychologist, PhD
I am a paycholigist specializing in working with mood disorders, anxiety, OCD, eating and body image issues and women who are going through infertility treatments or are pregnant or struggling postpartum. I also work with parents to develop improved parenting strategies. I work with all ages in person and with people 16 and older virtually.
19 Years Experience
Online in Gaithersburg, MD
Experiential
Dr Barbara Hall
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I am pleased to be able to offer telehealth sessions in other states through PSYPACT
30 Years Experience
Online in Gaithersburg, MD
Experiential
Erica Hart
Psychologist, PhD in Clinical Psychology
I work collaboratively with my clients to honor who they are, help make sense of their emotional responses to daily experiences, and guide them to become more authentic in their relationships. My approach is nonjudgmental, reflective and oftentimes playful. During our sessions, I help clients make connections between current problems and past struggles. Understanding these patterns builds self-awareness and helps create more adaptive ways of coping with stress and relating to others.
I have been trained in Humanistic/Existential, Psychodynamic, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and draw upon these approaches to best respond to my client's concerns, goals and disposition.
I specialize in working with clients struggling with life transitions, including changes in roles or identity, and shifts in relationships. These moments in one's life frequently result in a mix of anxiety and depression, but can be crucial times for self-reflection and growth. I support my clients through individual therapy and couples counseling.
17 Years Experience
Online in Gaithersburg, MD
Experiential
Sumer Statler Aeed
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist
Telehealth psychology support for life adjustments, trauma, relationships, and body issues. With technology, you can experience all the benefits of in-person therapy in the comfort and privacy of your own home and have continuity of care when you travel. It can be especially helpful to those who find it challenging to travel to an office for appointments due to location, work, children at home, lifestyle, or other practical or personal reasons. You may be located abroad or be a professional who travels, telehealth allows you to get the support and resources and meet you where your life is at.
While there are multiple ways that counseling can take place online, I work primarily with face-to-face video conferencing via Zoom and, on occasion, telephone sessions.
I always hold my sessions in a quiet and confidential space, giving you the same confidentiality & professionalism that you experience within an office setting.
Most, if not all, of my clients, find virtual sessions to be highly effective and convenient. They allow for the comfort and safety of therapy in your own space, and no travel time is often less vulnerable than needing to go to an office. Research of multiple studies finds that online therapy is equally effective as in-person for most cases. That being said I always advocate for what works best for each individual and it is wonderful to have choices to find your best path whichever that may be.
If you are not tech-savvy or anxious about using technology, I'll make it as seamless as possible. I have chosen a platform that is easy to use, and I am happy to assist you with any questions or concerns.
A common concern I hear from clients regarding online therapy is finding a quiet and/or confidential space when you’re homebound with children, and/or family members or roommates. Please plan this out in advance so you have quiet and privacy during your session.
Since it is so convenient many times people forget to allow themselves a few minutes to "switch hats" and allow themselves a few breaths and get settled into being present and in the head/body space for your session.
Headphones or AirPods can often make audio clearer or provide more privacy, but are not necessary.
Given that video sessions can be conducted on your smartphone, clients have found it helpful to go to a park, connect from wherever you may be, and/or walk around your neighborhood. Get creative and support yourself. Find a private space that allows you to receive support no matter where you are.
You are welcome to have pets join your space if you find that comforting and supporting, and you may see my fellow feline/canine therapists join in one of our sessions on my end.
27 Years Experience
Online in Gaithersburg, MD (Online Only)
Experiential
Dr. Kelsi Clayson
Psychologist, Psy.D.
My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and grounded in genuine connection—with a touch of humor along the way. I support clients through life’s challenges, including anxiety, depression, unresolved trauma, relational struggles, and major transitions. Together, we’ll explore the patterns that support your well-being and those that may be holding you back, always with a focus on your unique values, needs, and goals. Drawing from evidence-based therapies, I tailor our work to help you feel empowered, deepen self-understanding, and move toward meaningful change. Taking this step toward healing is courageous, and I’m here to walk alongside you as you create the life you want.
8 Years Experience
Online in Gaithersburg, MD
Experiential Therapy therapists in Gaithersburg, Maryland Statistics
Experiential Therapy therapists in Gaithersburg, Maryland average 18 years of experience and charge around $194 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (89%), Depression (72%), and Stress (67%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$194
Gender ID
| 67% |
Female |
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| 23% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 53% |
In Person and Online |
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| 47% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 89% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 72% | Depression |
| 67% | Stress |
| 58% | Self Esteem |
| 56% | Loss or Grief |
| 53% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 50% | Social Anxiety |