Anxiety Therapist in Rockville, MD

Anxiety therapy in Rockville

Anxiety therapist serving Rockville, Maryland.

Living in Rockville comes with its own kind of pressure — the Twinbrook-to-Bethesda commute, Montgomery County professional pace, the cost of life. Anxiety can grow quietly underneath all of it. Sanare Counseling Group connects Rockville residents with Maryland-licensed therapists who specialize in anxiety, on a schedule that fits actual life, from a screen wherever feels safe.

What it looks like

If any of this sounds familiar.

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

Constant worry

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

Sleep problems

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

Panic episodes

Racing heart, chest tightness, certainty something is catastrophically wrong, then it passes and you feel shaken.

Physical tension

Jaw clenched without realizing it. Stomach in knots before a meeting. Anxiety often shows up in your body first.

How we help

Anxiety care for the Rockville professional pace.

Therapy that works around the Twinbrook commute, kids’ school schedules, federal work hours, or whatever else your week looks like. All virtual. All Maryland-licensed.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

The most-researched approach for anxiety. Identifies the thoughts and behaviors that keep anxiety running. Most clients see measurable change within 8 to 12 sessions.

Exposure-based work

Anxiety shrinks when you stop avoiding what triggers it. We work at your pace to build tolerance, without pushing too hard.

Somatic and body-based

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

Medication coordination

If medication may help, our in-house psychiatric team can evaluate. Many clients do well with therapy alone.

Insurance for Rockville residents

We’re truly 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 Rockville residents choose virtual

Therapy from your own space.

No Twinbrook commute. Therapy from your living room, parked car, or office on a break. Valuable when traffic adds an hour to every appointment.

Easier consistency. Clients who get better are the ones who keep showing up. Removing commute friction makes weekly attendance achievable.

Privacy. No waiting room. No running into a colleague. Some clients find that alone makes therapy possible.

Same clinical standard. Research consistently shows online therapy is as effective as in-person for anxiety.

Therapists serving Rockville

A few of our anxiety specialists.

Bernard Hennigan, LCPC

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

Juliann Siwicki, LCPC

Founder. Anxiety, relational challenges, emotional overwhelm. Read full bio →

Maria Perrootts, LCPC

Anxiety care for women navigating life transitions. Read full bio →

Tiffany Martin, LGPC

Anxiety, trauma, and identity. Read full bio →

Common questions

A few honest answers.

Do you have therapists who specialize in anxiety?

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

How do virtual sessions work?

You get a secure video link, join on your phone, tablet, or computer. Same 45 to 60 minute session you’d have in person.

Is online therapy as effective for anxiety?

Yes. Multiple meta-analyses show online CBT produces equivalent outcomes to in-person care.

How quickly can I start?

Most clients have a first session within 5 to 7 business days of reaching out.

What if therapy alone isn’t enough?

Our in-house psychiatric team can evaluate medication and coordinate with your therapist.

Ready when you are

You don’t have to figure this out alone.

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