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MD, LCSW-C

Jessica Orndoff, MD, LCSW-C

  • Experience11 years
  • LocationMaryland
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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About Jessica

Jessica Orndoff, MD, LCSW-C, brings 11 years of clinical experience to work with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, ADHD, and a wide range of life transitions.

Background and approach

She supports those managing depression, grief, anger, sleep difficulties, parenting challenges, intimacy concerns, and career-related stress, as well as conditions such as bipolar disorder, panic attacks, social anxiety, and PTSD. Her practice additionally addresses needs related to autism spectrum traits and disruptive mood dysregulation in young people.

Her approach blends several evidence-based methods to match each person's situation. She commonly draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, dialectical behavior therapy for emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness, mindfulness practices to build present-moment awareness, and trauma-focused and solution-focused techniques when those fits are indicated.

Jessica frames therapy as a collaborative process - together she and the client set goals, build on strengths, and track progress toward clearer coping and improved functioning. Jessica upholds core social work values including service, dignity, and integrity while offering a nonjudgmental, open stance.

She practices in Maryland and provides care in English, and her scheduling notes indicate limited availability for new live-session clients.

Approaches for Online Work and Practical Access

Jessica commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy in online work. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps clients learn to notice and change patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, or stress, and it often includes strategies and practice tasks that translate well to remote sessions. Dialectical behavior therapy emphasizes skills for regulating intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and tolerating distress, and it can be taught and practiced through video or messaging with structured exercises.

Finding the right approach is an interactive process. The therapist will collaborate with each client to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and then recommend a combination of approaches that fit the situation rather than insisting on a single method. Clients and therapist review progress together and adjust techniques as goals evolve.

Online sessions offer flexibility in how care is delivered, with options for video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care when life is busy or travel is difficult, and they allow licensed professionals to work with clients using tools that support skill-building, check-ins, and ongoing therapeutic work.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jessica commonly address?
She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, anger, sleep problems, parenting challenges, relationship and intimacy issues, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and ADHD among others.
What is Jessica's therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and nonjudgmental, focusing on strengths and practical goal-setting while honoring social work values such as dignity and service.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of clinical experience working in independent practice and has supported clients with mood disorders, trauma, adjustment difficulties, and related concerns.
What credentials and location are associated with this clinician?
Jessica holds MD and LCSW-C credentials with the designation MD LCSW-C 16901 and practices in Maryland.
Does she offer services in other languages or accept international clients?
Services are provided in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for working together?
She offers multiple online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions priced and paid for?
Cost varies based on location and therapist availability; sessions operate through a subscription model that may be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Mood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

Maryland

Languages

English

What Jessica can help with

Jessica Orndoff works with clients on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, depression, and coping with life changes.

Jessica works with people of all ages experiencing depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

How Jessica approaches therapy

Jessica's clinical approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Jessica is an MD practicing in Maryland, with 11 years of clinical experience.