Dr. Chriselda Fleming, MD - Therapist in Maryland

About Chriselda

Dr. Chriselda Fleming is a Maryland-based psychologist with 27 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma, and life changes.

Her approach is practical and straightforward so parents can read it quickly and know what to expect. She uses tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy to help people notice habits and patterns. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on small, realistic steps that can change daily life.

Background and approach

She also pays attention to past experiences that still affect current feelings and choices. Dr. Fleming aims to build a steady, respectful space in sessions.

She helps clients set clear goals, practice new skills, and track progress. Work in therapy is collaborative and adjusts as needed to match what helps most. Her background includes long experience treating mood disorders, trauma and abuse, attention concerns, and range of challenges such as grief, addiction, and caregiver stress.

She brings both practical strategies and deeper reflection to each case. This balance helps people manage symptoms and understand the patterns behind them. Therapy starts with simple steps and small goals.

Over time the goal is to feel more at ease, make clearer choices, and reconnect with the person you want to be. Dr. Fleming offers sessions by video, phone, live chat, and text messaging to fit different schedules.

How Her Approaches Work Online

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on the thoughts and habits that keep problems going and teaches practical strategies to change them. It helps with anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes.

DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, emphasizes skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships. It is useful for anger, impulsivity, and emotional overwhelm.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will listen to your goals and try methods that fit your needs and preferences. Sessions are collaborative and adjusted over time based on what is most helpful.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy families and parents. Video calls let you meet face-to-face from home, phone sessions remove travel time, and live chat or text messaging allow brief check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while balancing daily responsibilities.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Psychodynamic Therapy

Exploring how earlier relationships and patterns still shape the present, often over a longer stretch of time. It relies on conversation and reflection rather than exercises.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, parenting concerns, relationship issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related struggles listed in her profile.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style blends practical cognitive-behavioral tools with insights from psychodynamic and trauma-focused approaches. Sessions focus on current habits and patterns while also looking at past experiences that shape present reactions.

How long has she been practicing?

She has 27 years of clinical experience working with adults across a wide range of concerns.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

She is a licensed psychologist in Maryland with the credential MD Psychologist 04776.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work together?

She is not taking international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How do I begin therapy with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling based on the therapist's availability. The subscription can be canceled at any time.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 27 years
Licensed: Maryland
Languages: English

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