Ritchie McCall

Ritchie McCall is an LCPC in Maryland with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, depression, and the difficulty of coping with life changes. Her practice also focuses on attachment and abandonment concerns, caregiver stress, communication problems, and questions about life purpose and midlife transitions.

She frames clients as the expert of their own story. Sessions focus on identifying strengths that can help manage hard moments. Conversations are practical and straightforward, aimed at small changes that add up over time.

Ritchie uses approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try different ways of responding. That can mean practicing new behaviors between sessions, testing out thoughts, and clarifying personal values to guide decisions.

People come to her when they feel stuck after a breakup or work change, when past hurts affect current relationships, or when a midlife shift raises questions about purpose. She helps clients reduce intense emotions, improve communication, and rebuild confidence in everyday life.

Her style is collaborative and goal-oriented. New clients start by outlining what feels most urgent, then she and the client set clear, manageable steps to work on together.

How ACT and CBT guide online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice their thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match what matters to them. It can be useful for anxiety, low motivation, and questions about life purpose. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and building new behaviors to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will review your needs, goals, and preferences and suggest whether ACT, CBT, or a mix might fit best. The decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.

Confirm current session formats before booking so you know how sessions are scheduled. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people find it simpler to schedule sessions around work or caregiving responsibilities, and online meetings let clients practice skills in their everyday settings without extra commuting.