Evidence-Based Therapy for OCD, Anxiety, and Depression
You’re probably here because you’re over it.
The Ritualist
“I know I checked it, but I need to check again.”
“I can’t move on until it feels just right”
“What if having this thought means something bad about me?”
The Overthinker
"Did I say something weird?"
“What if something goes wrong?”
“Should I send another text?”
The Avoider
"I'll deal with it tomorrow."
"Maybe it'll just go away."
"I'm not ready yet."
“I’ll do it when I feel less anxious.”
Different patterns, same frustrating feeling: being stuck doing what anxiety tells you.
Hi, I’m Maria, a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in working with teens and young adults (ages 13–40) with OCD, anxiety, and depression. I believe therapy should be more than talking about what’s bothering you. I also don't want you to just leave therapy with a list of things I told you to try. I want you to understand the strategies we're using, the research behind them, and how to make them work in your life. My goal is for you to feel confident putting what we work on into practice outside of our sessions. Just as importantly, I want therapy to feel like a place where you can be yourself, ask questions, laugh a little, and feel comfortable challenging yourself. I provide therapy to clients located in Maryland and PSYPACT states.
The fact that you’re here means you’ve already taken a huge first step, I’d love to help you take the next one.
Kind words from others
Learn more about our services below.
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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.
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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.
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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.