Licensed Telehealth Psychologist for Maryland & Washington, DC
Call Dr. Gloria Vanderhorst at (301) 578-8760 to schedule your MD & DC telehealth session.
If you’re seeking anxiety therapy in Maryland and DC, I offer secure, online sessions to help you understand your symptoms, reduce distress, and build emotional resilience. I’m Dr. Gloria Vanderhorst, a licensed psychologist with over 30 years of experience supporting adults through anxiety, stress, and emotional overwhelm. Anxiety therapy in Maryland and DC helps clients reduce worry, manage panic, and feel more grounded.
Anxiety is more than occasional worry. It can cause tension, racing thoughts, and a sense of being constantly on alert. You might feel overwhelmed by small decisions, social situations, or pressure to perform. These symptoms can interfere with your sleep, concentration, and relationships, but they don’t have to define your life.
Common Signs of Anxiety
You may benefit from therapy if you are experiencing:
- Persistent and intrusive worry
- Overthinking or difficulty quieting your mind
- Panic attacks or sudden emotional overwhelm
- Sleep disturbances, restlessness, or irritability
- Fear of social situations or fear of failure
- Physical symptoms such as muscle tension or racing heart
- Feeling like anxiety is interfering with your work, relationships, or peace of mind
These experiences are valid and treatable. Therapy provides a structured, supportive space to understand anxiety and reduce its grip on your daily life.
Anxiety therapy in Maryland and DC
My anxiety therapy in Maryland and DC includes cognitive strategies, mindfulness, and emotional support. I’m a licensed psychologist with decades of experience supporting clients through life transitions and emotional challenges.
I use two evidence-based therapy models that support long-term emotional change:
- Internal Family Systems (IFS): Helps you explore the emotional parts of you that feel unsafe or overwhelmed. Through this process, we reduce internal conflict and build a more compassionate relationship with your inner world.
- Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT): Supports the processing of emotional pain, attachment wounds, and unmet needs. EFT helps you move from emotional reactivity to emotional clarity and connection.
These approaches are grounded in neuroscience and attachment theory. They are especially effective for clients who want to go beyond symptom management and create lasting emotional transformation.
Online anxiety therapy in Maryland and DC offers flexible, confidential access to care, especially helpful when anxiety makes it difficult to leave home or maintain a consistent schedule. I offer anxiety therapy in Maryland and DC for individuals experiencing chronic stress or situational anxiety. I provide HIPAA-compliant virtual sessions to clients across:
- Bethesda
- Chevy Chase
- Silver Spring
- Rockville
- Capitol Hill
- Northwest DC
- Other communities in Maryland and Washington, DC
Virtual therapy allows you to receive support from the comfort of your own space, with no commute, waiting rooms, or added stress. When beginning online therapy, understanding therapy confidentiality and technology is essential to feeling secure and supported.
Therapy is a collaborative process. In our sessions, you can expect:
- A nonjudgmental, supportive environment
- Exploration of emotional patterns and life history
- Personalized goals and treatment planning
- Tools for emotional regulation and resilience
- Consistent support grounded in clinical insight and compassion
Whether this is your first time in therapy or you’re returning after a break, I meet you with respect, curiosity, and a belief in your capacity to grow. Learn what to expect when starting virtual therapy in Maryland for anxiety, or life transitions. Clients in anxiety therapy in Maryland and DC learn to identify triggers and build healthier coping mechanisms.
I provide virtual anxiety therapy in Maryland and DC to:
- Adults experiencing chronic worry, panic, or emotional overwhelm
- Individuals navigating performance pressure or perfectionism
- Clients with a history of trauma or attachment wounds
- High performers managing burnout or identity-related stress
- Young adults exploring independence, purpose, and emotional regulation
You don’t need a formal diagnosis to begin therapy. If you’re feeling stuck, anxious, or unsure of how to move forward, that’s enough reason to reach out. Whether you’re facing social anxiety or general unease, anxiety therapy in Maryland and DC can help restore calm.
I offer anxiety therapy in Maryland and DC to clients physically located in:
- Maryland: Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Silver Spring, Rockville, Potomac, Gaithersburg
- Washington, DC: Capitol Hill, Georgetown, Dupont Circle, Navy Yard, Northwest DC
You must be located in Maryland or Washington, DC at the time of your session to receive care.
If you’re curious about how online therapy works, the Therapy FAQ for Maryland and Washington, DC answers common questions about scheduling, eligibility, and more.
Schedule an Online Session for anxiety therapy in Maryland and DC
You don’t have to wait for anxiety to get worse. Therapy can help you break the cycle, regain perspective, and feel more grounded in your everyday life.