Ritchie McCall

Ritchie McCall is a licensed clinician in Maryland who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She frames therapy as a collaborative process and encourages clients to use their own strengths to make change. Taking the first step can feel daunting, and she aims to offer steady support along the way.

She uses straightforward methods that focus on what people can do differently in daily life. Sessions are practical and goal-oriented, with work on thoughts, behaviors, and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thinking and build new habits. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy looks at values and small actions that move a person toward a more meaningful life.

Ritchie draws on 15 years of professional experience to shape each plan around the person in front of her. She addresses issues such as attachment and abandonment, caregiver stress, communication and control struggles, and the fallout from divorce or separation. She also supports work on shame, guilt, isolation, and questions about life purpose.

Clients who are wrestling with post-traumatic stress, narcissism-related dynamics, or midlife crossroads will find an emphasis on clear, manageable steps. The tone in sessions is direct but compassionate, with attention to building practical skills and self-compassion. Progress is tracked in simple ways so clients can see change.

Sessions are conducted in English and Ritchie does not work with international clients. She holds an LCPC in Maryland and brings experience rather than promises to every conversation.

How ACT and CBT inform online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice what matters to them and take small actions that reflect those values. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and struggles with self-worth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and building new behaviors that reduce distress and improve daily functioning. It is commonly applied to stress, anxiety, and mood concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match their goals and preferences. That may mean blending ACT ideas about values with CBT tools for changing thinking and behavior depending on what is most useful.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and the ability to fit sessions into a busy day without long travel. Online work can make it simpler to maintain momentum between meetings and to practice new skills in everyday settings. The specific session formats offered by this therapist are not detailed here, so confirm current options before booking. A brief intake and matching process helps set expectations and plan how sessions will be structured.