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 looking for individual therapy in Maryland and DC for adults, I offer secure, HIPAA-compliant virtual sessions designed to support emotional healing, resilience, and personal growth. I provide individual therapy in Maryland and DC for adults seeking clarity, healing, and personal growth.
I’m Dr. Gloria Vanderhorst, a licensed psychologist with over 30 years of experience helping adults navigate anxiety, trauma, grief, and life transitions.
Through personalized online therapy, I help clients explore their emotional patterns, reconnect with their values, and develop tools for long-term well-being. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply ready for change, therapy can offer clarity and support.
Understanding the Self With Modern Psychology
Advances in neuroscience and attachment theory have transformed how we understand emotional health. Individual therapy in Maryland and DC offers a private, supportive space to explore your thoughts and emotions.
When life events or early experiences create distress, the brain often develops protective emotional patterns. These patterns may help us cope in the moment but can lead to inner conflict, anxiety, or emotional numbness over time.
In our work together, we focus on:
- The internal systems shaping your behaviors and beliefs
- The root causes of anxiety, depression, and emotional wounds
- New ways of responding to challenges with clarity and resilience
- Building emotional insight and self-compassion
Therapy is not about fixing you, it’s about helping you understand yourself more deeply and respond to life with greater intention and strength. My approach to individual therapy in Maryland and DC is tailored to your goals, values, and life experiences.
I use Internal Family Systems (IFS) as a core therapy model. IFS, developed by Dr. Richard Schwartz, understands the mind as made up of internal parts that carry specific emotions and protective roles. I often integrate IFS and EFT therapy in Maryland and DC into treatment for deeper emotional insight.
Through gentle exploration, we meet each part with compassion and curiosity. I offer both apporaches during for individual therapy in Maryland and DC for adults.
This approach helps you:
- Process trauma and resolve inner tension
- Increase emotional clarity and self-trust
- Build an inner foundation for long-term resilience
- Reduce self-criticism and internal conflict
- Reconnect with your calm, grounded Self
IFS is especially effective for adults navigating anxiety, trauma, perfectionism, and identity-related challenges.
You may benefit from therapy if you are experiencing:
- Persistent anxiety, stress, or overthinking
- Depression, grief, or emotional numbness
- Low self-worth, perfectionism, or inner criticism
- Difficulty with emotional boundaries or relationships
- Life transitions, aging, or identity questions
- ADHD, focus, or executive functioning challenges
- Emotional shutdown or feeling disconnected from yourself
You do not need a diagnosis to seek support. Individual therapy in Maryland and DC for adults can be the first step toward clarity, healing, and meaningful change.
I use secure, HIPAA-compliant platforms as outlined in how virtual therapy works in Washington.
Online therapy offers access to evidence-based care without the commute or disruption to your day. Whether you’re facing anxiety, grief, or identity shifts, individual therapy in Maryland and DC can help.
Many clients appreciate the privacy, flexibility, and depth available through virtual sessions.
I provide individual therapy to clients in:
- Bethesda
- Chevy Chase
- Silver Spring
- Rockville
- Capitol Hill
- Northwest DC
- Other areas across Maryland and Washington, DC
Sessions are conducted through a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform and scheduled to fit your availability. I use HIPAA-compliant platforms to ensure that your privacy and confidentiality are protected during every virtual session.
Therapy is a collaborative process. In our sessions, you can expect:
- A nonjudgmental, supportive environment
- Personalized goals and treatment planning
- Exploration of emotional patterns and life history
- Practical tools for emotional regulation and resilience
- Consistent support grounded in neuroscience and compassion
Whether you’re new to therapy or returning after a break, I meet you with respect, curiosity, and a belief in your capacity to grow. Individual therapy in Maryland and DC supports long-term emotional resilience and self-awareness.
Individual Therapy in Maryland and DC for Adults
With more than 30 years of clinical experience and a doctoral background in developmental psychology, I am here to support your growth. If something feels off, unsettled, or unclear, therapy can offer a new way forward.