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MD, LCPC

Anastasia Mercado, MD, LCPC

  • Experience3 years
  • LocationMaryland
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Grief
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Anastasia

Anastasia Mercado, MD, LCPC, works with people seeking clearer coping strategies and steadier emotional ground when stress, anxiety, grief, depression, life changes, or ADHD interfere with daily functioning.

Background and approach

She aims to help clients build resilience and self-compassion while addressing practical challenges such as mood shifts, impulsivity, communication breakdowns, and difficulties finding life purpose. Her style blends compassionate listening with evidence-guided interventions to help clients explore inner experience, process past hurts, and strengthen problem-solving skills.

Anastasia emphasizes collaborative goal setting and communication work so clients can improve relationship patterns and navigate transitions with greater confidence.

With three years of professional experience as a licensed clinician in Maryland, she brings attention to a broad range of concerns including attachment and abandonment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, autism and Asperger Syndrome, isolation, guilt, and financial or career stressors. Sessions focus on practical tools and personal insight to support sustainable change.

Evidence-Based Strategies and Flexible Online Care

Many clients find benefit from approaches that focus on building practical coping skills and emotional regulation. Skills-based interventions teach concrete techniques for managing anxiety, impulsivity, and mood swings, helping people respond differently to stress and daily demands. Therapy that emphasizes communication and attachment work supports clearer interactions and healthier relationship patterns by exploring past dynamics and teaching new ways to connect.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Anastasia works with clients to identify which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds so the work remains targeted and practical.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy schedules or manage energy around chronic health concerns. These remote formats can increase accessibility and allow for ongoing support and skill practice between live conversations, while licensed professionals guide treatment toward achievable goals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Anastasia commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, coping with life changes, and ADHD, along with related issues like isolation, impulsivity, attachment concerns, chronic illness, and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
Her approach combines compassionate listening with evidence-based techniques aimed at building resilience, improving communication, and developing practical coping skills tailored to each client's goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience as a practicing licensed clinician in Maryland.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the credentials MD and LCPC with license number LC16624 and is based in Maryland.
Which languages are available for sessions and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she provide?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

Maryland

Languages

English