Anxiety Therapist in Silver Spring, MD

Anxiety therapy in Silver Spring

Anxiety therapist serving Silver Spring, Maryland.

Living in Silver Spring comes with its own kind of pressure — the DC Red Line and I-495 commute, density and diversity, the cost of life. Anxiety can grow quietly underneath all of it. Sanare Counseling Group connects Silver Spring residents with Maryland-licensed therapists who specialize in anxiety, on a schedule that fits real life.

What it looks like

If any of this sounds familiar.

Anxiety shows up in patterns. Most clients recognize themselves in at least two.

Constant worry

A running mental loop you can’t turn off. Catastrophizing about work, money, family, the future.

Sleep problems

Lying awake at 2 AM with your brain still running. Waking up exhausted but unable to rest.

Panic episodes

Racing heart, chest tightness, certainty something is catastrophically wrong, then it passes.

Physical tension

Jaw clenched without realizing it. Stomach in knots before a meeting.

How we help

Anxiety care that fits Silver Spring life.

Therapy that works around the Red Line commute, federal work hours, kids’ school schedules. All virtual. All Maryland-licensed.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Most-researched approach for anxiety. Identifies thought and behavior patterns. Most clients see change within 8 to 12 sessions.

Exposure-based work

Anxiety shrinks when you stop avoiding what triggers it. We work at your pace.

Somatic and body-based

Anxiety lives in the nervous system. Breath, grounding, body awareness. Especially useful for panic.

Medication coordination

In-house psychiatric team can evaluate if medication may help. Many clients do well with therapy alone.

Insurance for Silver Spring residents

In-network with the plans most Maryland residents carry. Most clients pay $0 to $50 per session.

CareFirst BCBS
United Healthcare
Aetna
Cigna
Maryland Medicaid
Why Silver Spring residents choose virtual

Therapy from your own space.

No I-495 or Red Line transfer. Therapy from your living room, parked car, or office on a break.

Easier consistency. The clients who get better keep showing up. Removing commute friction makes attendance achievable.

Privacy. No waiting room. No running into a neighbor.

Same clinical standard. Online therapy is as effective as in-person for anxiety.

Therapists serving Silver Spring

A few of our anxiety specialists.

Bernard Hennigan, LCPC

15+ years anxiety and trauma. CBT-grounded. Read bio →

Juliann Siwicki, LCPC

Founder. Anxiety and emotional overwhelm. Read bio →

Maria Perrootts, LCPC

Anxiety care for women in life transitions. Read bio →

Tiffany Martin, LGPC

Anxiety, trauma, identity. Read bio →

Common questions

A few honest answers.

Do you have anxiety specialists?

Yes. Most therapists treat anxiety as a primary focus. All Maryland-licensed.

How do virtual sessions work?

Secure video link sent before each session. Join on phone, tablet, or computer.

Is online therapy effective for anxiety?

Yes. Online CBT produces equivalent outcomes to in-person care.

How quickly can I start?

Most clients schedule a first session within 5 to 7 business days.

What about medication?

In-house psychiatric team can evaluate and coordinate.

Ready when you are

You don’t have to figure this out alone.

Tell us a little about what’s going on. We’ll verify insurance and help you find a fit.