Emily Dove, MD, LCSW-C, LCSW - Therapist in Maryland

About Emily

Emily Dove is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps adults manage anxiety, stress, depression, and eating concerns. She writes plainly and listens closely to understand what is most pressing. Sessions aim to feel down-to-earth and supportive rather than clinical.

Emily draws on practical techniques so clients leave with tools they can use right away. Emily uses several well-researched therapy methods to address patterns that keep people stuck. She teaches simple coping skills for anxiety and stress and offers clear steps for changing unhelpful thinking and behavior.

Background and approach

For eating and body image concerns she focuses on building healthier habits and reducing shame around food and the body. She also works with relationship and family topics, helping people sort through communication problems, codependency, and attachment concerns. When trauma is part of the story, Emily uses EMDR to help process painful memories alongside other skills-based work.

Her style stays collaborative and tailored to each person’s needs. Emily holds an MD and is licensed in Maryland as LCSW-C and also holds LCSW credentials. With three years of professional experience she combines structured therapy tools with straightforward conversation.

Clients can expect a focused, practical approach that aims for gradual, usable change. Sessions are offered in English and are available through video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. The practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and appointments are scheduled after a short matching questionnaire.

Evidence-based approaches and online care that fit your life

Emily uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to help people change unhelpful thoughts and build concrete coping skills. CBT focuses on noticing thought and behavior patterns and practicing small changes, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. DBT teaches emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills to manage intense feelings and reduce reactive behaviors.

She also integrates EMDR for clients who need trauma processing. EMDR works by helping the brain reprocess distressing memories while teaching practical grounding skills to stay present. Together these approaches combine skill-building with deeper memory work when needed.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then adjust methods as progress unfolds. That flexibility helps match treatment to real life needs.

Online sessions are available by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexibility for busy schedules or limited travel options. These formats make it easier to fit regular work on stress, anxiety, or eating concerns into daily life and maintain steady progress over time.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

Emily focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, eating and relationship issues. She also addresses attachment, body image, codependency, and OCD-related concerns.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her approach is collaborative and practical. Sessions aim to build skills, change unhelpful patterns, and make progress that feels usable.

What is her professional background?

She has three years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, anxiety, eating, and relationship matters. Her work includes trauma processing alongside skills-based therapy.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds an MD and is licensed in Maryland as LCSW-C and LCSW with license numbers MD LCSW-C 34529 and VA LCSW 0904019853.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.

How is cost structured?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

Also works with

Experience: 3 years
Licensed: Maryland, Virginia
Languages: English

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