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 online PTSD therapy in Maryland and Washington, DC, I offer secure, online sessions to help you process trauma, reduce distress, and begin healing. I’m Dr. Gloria Vanderhorst, a licensed psychologist with over 30 years of experience supporting adults through trauma recovery and emotional regulation.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can result from experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. The effects may include flashbacks, emotional numbness, nightmares, and hypervigilance, often disrupting your ability to feel grounded or safe. Whether your symptoms developed recently or years ago, therapy can help you regain control and reconnect with your life.
Common PTSD Symptoms That May Signal a Need for Support
- Intrusive memories or flashbacks related to the trauma
- Nightmares, sleep disturbances, or chronic fatigue
- Avoidance of people, places, or situations that serve as reminders
- Feeling constantly on alert or easily startled
- Emotional detachment or difficulty connecting with others
- Negative beliefs about yourself, others, or the future
- Difficulty concentrating or regulating emotions
These symptoms are not signs of weakness, they are your nervous system’s way of trying to protect you. Online PTSD Therapy in Maryland and Washington, DC helps you understand these responses and begin to shift them.
online PTSD therapy in Maryland and Washington, DC
I use evidence-based therapy models to support trauma recovery, including:
- Internal Family Systems (IFS): Helps identify and care for the inner parts carrying pain, fear, or shame. Through this process, we reduce internal conflict and build a more compassionate relationship with your inner world.
- Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT): Facilitates safe emotional processing and attachment repair. EFT helps you move from emotional shutdown to emotional clarity and connection.
These approaches are supported by neuroscience and attachment theory. They are especially effective for clients who want to go beyond symptom relief and create lasting emotional transformation.
In our sessions, we work to:
- Understand how trauma has shaped your thoughts and behaviors
- Learn tools to manage emotional triggers and reduce distress
- Rebuild trust in yourself and restore inner stability
- Explore protective patterns and gently unburden emotional pain
- Strengthen emotional regulation and resilience
Therapy is paced with your needs in mind. We focus on safety, trust, and empowerment, never pushing you to revisit trauma before you’re ready.
Online PTSD therapy in Maryland and Washington, DC offers flexible, discreet access to trauma-informed care without the stress of commuting or sitting in a waiting room. I work with clients across:
- Maryland:
Rockville, Takoma Park, Bethesda, Germantown, Montgomery County, Chevy Chase, Silver Spring, Gaithersburg, and more. - Washington, DC: Dupont Circle, Georgetown, Capitol Hill, Navy Yard, Northwest Washington, and more.
Sessions are conducted through a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform and can be scheduled around your comfort and availability.
I provide online PTSD therapy in Maryland and Washington, DC to:
- Adults experiencing trauma from abuse, accidents, or loss
- Individuals with complex PTSD or developmental trauma
- Clients with co-occurring anxiety, depression, or dissociation
- High performers managing trauma-related perfectionism or emotional shutdown
- Survivors of childhood trauma or relational betrayal
You don’t need a formal diagnosis to begin. If trauma is interfering with your relationships, work, or sense of self, therapy can help you reconnect with your strength and stability.
Schedule an appointment for Online PTSD Therapy in Maryland and Washington, DC
You are not alone in this. PTSD can be treated, and recovery is possible with the right support. If you’re ready to take the first step, I will meet you with experience, care, and respect.