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 trauma therapy in Maryland and DC, I offer secure, online sessions to help you understand how past experiences may be shaping your current emotions and behaviors. I’m Dr. Gloria Vanderhorst, a licensed psychologist with over 30 years of experience supporting adults, adolescents, and families through trauma recovery and emotional healing.
Trauma is not just about what happened, it’s about how your nervous system responded and how those responses continue to affect your daily life. Whether the trauma was recent or occurred years ago, therapy can help you process what happened, reduce distress, and build emotional resilience.
Behavioral and Trauma-Related Concerns Treated
I work with clients experiencing:
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Emotional dysregulation and reactivity
- ADHD and executive functioning challenges
- Personality-related behavioral patterns
- Learning disabilities impacting emotional or social behavior
- Behavioral patterns affecting relationships, school, or work
Whether you have a formal diagnosis or are noticing disruptive behaviors, therapy creates space to better understand and manage these experiences.
Providing online trauma therapy in Maryland and DC
Trauma is a psychological response to an event or series of events that overwhelm your ability to cope. It may involve:
- Physical or emotional abuse
- Neglect or abandonment
- Accidents or medical trauma
- Witnessing violence or loss
- Chronic stress or emotional invalidation
- Developmental trauma from early childhood
Trauma can lead to symptoms such as hypervigilance, emotional numbness, flashbacks, avoidance, and difficulty regulating emotions. These symptoms are not signs of weakness, they are your nervous system’s way of trying to protect you. Trauma therapy in Maryland and DC offers a structured, supportive space to process difficult memories and build resilience.
I integrate Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) with developmental and behavioral psychology to help you:
- Identify emotional responses connected to trauma
- Understand how protective patterns formed
- Strengthen emotional regulation skills
- Create healthier coping tools for daily life
- Improve self-awareness and relational resilience
This work is personalized and grounded in compassion, always moving at your pace. We focus on building safety, trust, and internal leadership so that healing can unfold naturally.
Healing from trauma is deeply personal, and comfort matters. I offer HIPAA-compliant online trauma therapy in Maryland and DC for clients throughout:
- 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.
Virtual therapy provides confidential, flexible access to care, without commuting or disruption to your routine. Many clients find that working from a familiar space helps them feel more grounded and open during sessions.
I provide online trauma therapy in Maryland and DC to:
- Adults experiencing PTSD, emotional reactivity, or dissociation
- Adolescents struggling with behavioral challenges or school-related stress
- Individuals with ADHD, learning differences, or executive functioning issues
- Clients with a history of childhood trauma or attachment wounds
- Families navigating conflict, transitions, or emotional dysregulation
You don’t need a diagnosis to begin. If you’re feeling emotionally stuck, reactive, or disconnected, therapy can help you understand why, and what to do next. Whether your trauma is recent or long-standing, trauma therapy in Maryland and DC can guide your recovery.
Schedule online trauma therapy in Maryland and DC
Recovery starts with one step. If trauma or behavioral challenges are interfering with your life, therapy can help you reconnect with your strength, stability, and sense of self.
In our sessions, you can expect:
- A safe, nonjudgmental space
- Exploration of emotional patterns and protective behaviors
- Tools for grounding, regulation, and resilience
- Personalized treatment planning
- Consistent support rooted in neuroscience and compassion
We work collaboratively to help you reconnect with your strengths, reduce distress, and move toward healing.