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Mark D Ridderhoff

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, QCSW, LCSW-C (he, him)

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Baltimore, MD 21230
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Baltimore, MD 21230
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I have worked with the LGBTQ+ population in different capacities for the last three decades, and have interest in seeing our community/communities succeed and thrive. I also specialize in men's struggles, rights, need to grow, express and experience happiness. I also see patients of all genders can write presurgical gender letters and presurgical bariatric letters.
I use I am versed in EMDR, CBT, DBT and an array of approaches to meet specific needs, optimize strengths, identify obstacles and create realistic plans to assess and address symptoms and struggles.
Please reach out if you have interest in addressing symptoms, struggles, self-esteem, complex PTSD, intrusive thought patterns., and/or wish to optimize decision making processes .
Take the first step to help. Call or Mark D Ridderhoff now - (410) 936-3648

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Congruent Counseling

Baltimore, MD 21230

(410) 936-3648

Associated Mental Health Specialists

Towson, MD 21286

My website
I have in person, office hours available in Towson and Federal Hill, telehealth visits with anyone living in Maryland,
I specialize in LGBTQ+, Men's Issues and Trauma and PTSD 
$95 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (410) 936-3648
Photo of Mark D Ridderhoff, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, QCSW, LCSW-C

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Congruent Counseling

Baltimore, MD 21230

(410) 936-3648

Associated Mental Health Specialists

Towson, MD 21286

My website
I have in person, office hours available in Towson and Federal Hill, telehealth visits with anyone living in Maryland,
I specialize in LGBTQ+, Men's Issues and Trauma and PTSD 
$95 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $95
  • Couple Sessions $95

Payment Methods

Cash, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • All Savers
  • AvMed
  • Blue Care Network
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Carebridge EAP
  • CareFirst
  • Cigna - Medicare
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • EAP:Cigna
  • EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
  • Golden Rule
  • Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
  • Medicaid
  • Medical Assistance
  • Medicare
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Surest (formerly Bind)
  • UHC/Optum - Medicare
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Wellpoint | Amerigroup
  • Out of Network
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I work with a few different offices, and there are different insurance and financial arrangements with each. If you share your insurance in the inital contact I can route the referral to the correct office. Most insurances are accepted.
Photo of Mark D Ridderhoff, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, QCSW, LCSW-C
Mark D Ridderhoff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, QCSW, LCSW-C
or call with questions - (410) 936-3648
"
I work with a few different offices, and there are different insurance and financial arrangements with each. If you share your insurance in the inital contact I can route the referral to the correct office. Most insurances are accepted.
Photo of Mark D Ridderhoff, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, QCSW, LCSW-C
Mark D Ridderhoff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, QCSW, LCSW-C
or call with questions - (410) 936-3648

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Maryland / 15927 Mark D Ridderhoff
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 21 years
  • Attended The University of Vermont, MSW, Graduated 2004
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The QCSW credential distinguishes expertise and experience in the art and science of "being with" people in their struggles. The credential was established to distinguish clinical social workers who have met national standards of knowledge, skill, and experience in the clinical field.
Photo of Mark D Ridderhoff, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, QCSW, LCSW-C
Mark D Ridderhoff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, QCSW, LCSW-C
or call with questions - (410) 936-3648
"
The QCSW credential distinguishes expertise and experience in the art and science of "being with" people in their struggles. The credential was established to distinguish clinical social workers who have met national standards of knowledge, skill, and experience in the clinical field.
Photo of Mark D Ridderhoff, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, QCSW, LCSW-C
Mark D Ridderhoff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, QCSW, LCSW-C
or call with questions - (410) 936-3648

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • LGBTQ+
  • Men's Issues
  • Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Antisocial Personality
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body Image
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Family Conflict
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
  • Obesity
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Peer Relationships
  • Personality Disorders
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Veterans
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I am most versed with male/masculine concerns, and the LGBTQIA/queer population. I work with all symtoms and/or struggles. My focus tends to lean towards self-advocacy, self-sufficiency, boundaries, assisting patients in their ongoing evolutionary processes, goal development. I am able to complete pre-surgical bariatric and gender based letters.
Photo of Mark D Ridderhoff, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, QCSW, LCSW-C
Mark D Ridderhoff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, QCSW, LCSW-C
or call with questions - (410) 936-3648
"
I am most versed with male/masculine concerns, and the LGBTQIA/queer population. I work with all symtoms and/or struggles. My focus tends to lean towards self-advocacy, self-sufficiency, boundaries, assisting patients in their ongoing evolutionary processes, goal development. I am able to complete pre-surgical bariatric and gender based letters.
Photo of Mark D Ridderhoff, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, QCSW, LCSW-C
Mark D Ridderhoff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, QCSW, LCSW-C
or call with questions - (410) 936-3648

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

Religion

Secular and Non-Religious

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

Religion

Secular and Non-Religious

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Adlerian
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • EMDR
  • Intervention
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Relational
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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Mark D Ridderhoff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, QCSW, LCSW-C
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (410) 936-3648
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Mark D Ridderhoff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, QCSW, LCSW-C
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (410) 936-3648

Location

Primary Location

Congruent Counseling

Baltimore, MD 21230

(410) 936-3648

Additional Location

Associated Mental Health Specialists

Towson, MD 21286

(410) 936-3648
"
I have in person, office hours available in Towson and Federal Hill, telehealth visits with anyone living in Maryland,
Photo of Mark D Ridderhoff, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, QCSW, LCSW-C
Mark D Ridderhoff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, QCSW, LCSW-C
Take the first step to help. Call now - (410) 936-3648
"
I have in person, office hours available in Towson and Federal Hill, telehealth visits with anyone living in Maryland,
Photo of Mark D Ridderhoff, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, QCSW, LCSW-C
Mark D Ridderhoff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, QCSW, LCSW-C
Take the first step to help. Call now - (410) 936-3648