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Jeffrey Becker, MD, LCSW-C

Experienced Maryland therapist for complex life challenges
  • Trauma and addiction
  • Family and relationship support
  • CBT and solution-focused methods

About Jeffrey Becker

Jeffrey Becker is a Maryland-licensed therapist with 36 years of clinical experience. He brings long-standing work with depression, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting difficulties, trauma, and addiction, and he has particular experience addressing workplace issues within school systems. His practice has reflected the diversity of the community he serves, and he has worked with many people who recently experienced trauma.

Becker works in a straightforward, supportive, and interactive manner, emphasizing respect and dignity for each person he meets. He prioritizes listening and understanding so clients can feel heard, and he aims to create a setting where individuals can develop practical solutions that fit their lives. His approach is flexible and tailored to the person rather than fixed to a single method.

His training draws on client-centered, solution-focused, and cognitive behavioral techniques, along with couples approaches such as Gottman and Imago. He also has extensive trauma training, including the Mitchell Model and EMDR. He holds an MD - medical doctor - and an LCSW-C - licensed clinical social worker. Jeffrey Becker seeks to help clients identify a path forward and to support them as they work toward their goals.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also Specializes In

LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFatherhood issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Jeffrey Becker have?

Jeffrey Becker has 36 years of experience.

Is Jeffrey Becker a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds the credentials MD and LCSW-C. License details: MD LCSW-C 05458.

In which languages does Jeffrey Becker provide therapy?

He provides therapy in English.

Where is Jeffrey Becker located?

He is located in Maryland.

How can I work with Jeffrey Becker as my therapist?

You can work with Jeffrey Becker through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Jeffrey Becker work with international clients?

Jeffrey Becker does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Jeffrey Becker cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Jeffrey Becker

Jeffrey Becker draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and solution-focused therapy to guide online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and helping people explore their own values and goals - it is useful for building self-understanding and working through emotional concerns. CBT looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and offers practical strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and related issues. Solution-focused therapy is goal-oriented and brief by design - it helps people identify strengths and practical steps to address specific problems.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Becker works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and then tailors methods so therapy feels relevant and workable. Over time the approach can be adjusted based on progress and changing priorities.

Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging increase flexibility and accessibility, making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules or when in-person visits are not feasible. These options allow licensed professionals and therapists to provide consistent support while accommodating different communication styles and practical needs.

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