Ritchie McCall

Compassionate clinician guiding practical change

MD, LCPC Maryland

Experience: 15 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Ritchie

Ritchie McCall is a licensed clinician based in Maryland who helps people address stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and major life transitions.

Background and approach

With 15 years of professional experience, she draws on practical, evidence-informed methods to support clients working through issues such as attachment and abandonment, caregiver stress, communication and control problems, and navigating divorce or midlife reevaluation.

She approaches therapy from a collaborative stance, viewing each person as the expert of their own story while offering guidance and skills to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

Her practice incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), used to develop coping strategies, process past hurts like post-traumatic stress and shame, and foster healthier patterns of self-love and purpose. McCall aims to create a steady, goal-oriented process that helps clients build resilience and move toward the changes they want.

Available in English, she carries the credentials MD and LCPC (license number LC5279) and works with clients through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients begin by completing a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling according to her availability.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and learning practical skills to change them, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes noticing difficult thoughts and feelings while intentionally pursuing meaningful actions, which can help with values clarification, trauma recovery, and reducing avoidance.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process; the therapist collaborates with each client to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and current needs. This collaborative exploration helps shape a treatment plan that combines skill-building, processing, and goal work in a way that feels manageable and relevant.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions and allow clients to engage in therapy in the ways that work best for them.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this clinician commonly address?

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem challenges, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like attachment, guilt, and isolation.

How would you describe the therapeutic approach and style?

The approach is collaborative and skills-focused, integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients build coping strategies and clarify values.

What is her clinical background and experience?

She has 15 years of professional experience working with a range of stress-related and trauma-related concerns and uses that experience to tailor practical interventions.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She holds the credentials MD and LCPC with license number LC5279 and practices in Maryland.

In which languages can sessions be conducted?

Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available for online work?

Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.

How does pricing and payment work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; services are offered through a subscription model that may be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin therapy with this clinician?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shame Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisNarcissismPost-traumatic stressSelf-love

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Maryland

Languages

English