Daniel McCarthy
Psychologist, PhD (he, him)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Columbia, MD 21044
Let's Connect (301) 381-1607
Many people feel so alone with their problems. Central to my approach to counseling is my belief that the relationship between the client and the counselor is critical to effective counseling. Only when a client feels that they are fully heard, understood, accepted and valued without judgment, does change occur. These key factors are manifest through active listening, empathy, unconditional positive regard, and the development of a therapeutic alliance. That alliance is built around an agreement on the client’s goals. These goals must always be the client’s goals, no one else's. No problem is "too hard" and no revelation "too dark".
My expertise is in treating anxiety, panic, depression, grief, chronic physical illness, LGBTQ+ and many other issues. I utilize evidenced-based treatments like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). CBT has the general characteristics of being transparent, briefer, focused more on the present than the past and being highly collaborative.
We ALL have had problems. We all encounter situations that overcome our coping resources, at least for a while. The good news is that we all have found solutions to our problems before. You are already a problem-solver and you have the resources and capabilities to address problems and find solutions. You just may need a little assistance. Let me help you.
Call or Email Daniel McCarthy now for a free 15 minute consultation - (301) 381-1607
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $205
- Pay by American Express, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- Aetna (OH and MD)
- Anthem BCBS of Ohio
- BCBS of Massachusetts
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- CareFirst
- Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (301) 381-1607
Daniel McCarthy
Psychologist, PhD
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Maryland / 06887 Daniel McCarthy
- In Practice for 38 Years
- Certificate from National Register of Health Service Psychologists 68769 / 2023
- Certificate from Certificate of Professional Qualifications in Psychology 4555 / 2017
- Attended Kent State University, Ph.D., Graduated 1985
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Behavioral Issues
- Chronic Illness
- Coping Skills
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Panic Disorder
- Self Esteem
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Non-Binary Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Non-Binary Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Humanistic
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Prolonged Exposure Therapy
- Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
Location
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (301) 381-1607
Daniel McCarthy
Psychologist, PhD