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Dr. Jerome Anderson

Dr. Jerome Anderson, LCSW, LICSW

Therapist in Maryland

Experienced LCSW focused on practical change

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  • Skills-based therapy
  • Problem solving focus
  • English sessions

About Jerome

Dr. Jerome Anderson is a licensed clinical social worker with 24 years of experience. He holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices from Maryland. He offers psychotherapy and practical guidance for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and other life changes.

He uses straightforward methods that focus on what works day to day. Sessions emphasize problem solving, building coping skills, and steady steps toward clearer goals. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered approaches to help clients notice patterns and try new responses.

His background includes leadership roles in military behavioral health and correctional mental health settings. That experience shaped his focus on symptom management, behavior change, and practical plans clients can follow between sessions. He has worked with a wide range of concerns including trauma, grief, parenting and intimacy-related issues.

In the room he aims for clear communication and collaborative planning. He uses Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused tools to help people find motivation and set short-term goals. Mindfulness-based work is available when clients want tools to manage stress and improve focus.

Dr. Anderson helps people who want direct, skills-based work alongside conversational therapy. He accepts international clients and offers services in English. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Options

Dr. Anderson commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in his work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and working at the client’s pace to clarify goals and build self-direction.

He also incorporates Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and help with sleep and concentration. These approaches are described plainly and are used to match tools to each person’s needs rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with clients to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences, and adjust the plan over time. Sessions are interactive and focus on skills people can use between meetings.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats. Please confirm which formats are currently offered before booking. Online care can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and fit sessions into busy days by offering more flexible appointment times or shorter check-ins when needed.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoaching

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSmoking / vaping cessationWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

24+ years

Credentials

Illinois, Missouri, District of Columbia, Maryland

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What types of problems does this therapist address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and career concerns, and life transitions. The practice also includes areas like trauma, grief, ADHD, and intimacy-related issues.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

Therapy is practical and goal oriented with a mix of talking and skill practice. Techniques include problem solving, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness tools when helpful.

What is his professional background?

He has 24 years of clinical experience and has worked in military behavioral health and correctional mental health settings. That history influences a focus on symptom management and behavioral plans.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

The therapist holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices from Maryland. Licensing details beyond those credentials are not included here.

Which languages are supported and can international clients participate?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.

How are fees and payment handled?

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

How do I begin work with this therapist?

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