Evidenced-Based Therapy for Anxiety Disorders, OCD, and Depression

Hi there and welcome! If you’re here, something likely hasn’t been sitting right with you. Maybe worry feels overwhelming, intrusive thoughts won’t let up, or you’re repeating behaviors just to feel okay. You might be feeling persistently down, less interested in things you once loved, or unsure how to make sense of what you’re going through. You’ve probably tried to handle it on your own, but keep finding yourself stuck when it comes to making actual change - you’re not alone in that, and support can help.

At Bello Cognitive Therapy, I help teens and young adults (ages 13–40) who are struggling with anxiety, OCD, depression, and other challenges, better understand what’s going on and learn proven strategies you can actually use in your everyday life.

Using approaches like CBT, ERP, DBT, and ACT, we’ll work together to tackle the thoughts, behaviors, and feelings that may be holding you back—and help you build a life that feels more meaningful and manageable. Whatever brings you here, you’ve already taken the first step, let me help you take the next one.

Therapist or Psychologist in Maryland
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Do these thoughts or behaviors sound familiar?

If you find yourself being controlled by unhelpful thinking like:

  • “If I don’t do this perfectly, I’ve completely failed.”

  • “They didn’t say hi to me today, they must be mad at me.”

  • “If I don’t complete this ritual/behavior, something bad will happen.”

  • “If I can’t be 100% sure about something, I can’t move forward.”

  • “If I don’t get an A on this test, I’m going to ruin my future.”

  • "If I focus on my breathing, I can avoid having a panic attack."

or behavioral patterns such as:

  • Avoiding social situations because of fear of judgment, even though it leads to isolation

  • Continuously asking others if something is okay or if a task was done correctly (or repeatedly checking things on the internet), but the reassurance never fully alleviates the anxiety

  • Putting off tasks because of fear of failure, which increases stress later

  • Saying yes to everything to avoid conflict, even if it leads to feeling overwhelmed or resentful

  • Scrubbing surfaces or washing hands repeatedly, even after they are already clean

…that are causing anxiety, rumination, obsessive thinking, irritability, feelings of stagnancy or being “stuck,” and/or low mood that prevents you from enjoying the things you once did, then you’re in the right place.

“The best investment you can make is in yourself”

-Warren Buffet

Learn more about our services below.

  • Therapist or Psychologist in Maryland or Bethesda, Maryland

    Individual Therapy

    Providing virtual therapy services to adolescents and young adults. To learn more about the benefits of virtual therapy and/or if your child may be appropriate, click here.

  • Therapy in Bel Air, MD

    Family Consultations

    Sometimes individual therapy can be enhanced through adding family involvement and participation. I work collaboratively with family members, with the consent of the client, to offer tools to foster healthier, more effective interactions. Learn more here.

  • Mental Health Speaker in Maryland

    Presentations

    I offer a limited amount of pro bono presentations to local Maryland schools and organizations to discuss mental health research, interventions, and advocacy efforts. Click here to view a list of presentations I’ve completed.