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MD, LCSW-C, LCSW

John Daughtrey, MD, LCSW-C, LCSW

  • Experience6 years
  • LocationMaryland
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About John

John Daughtrey combines a blend of brain- and body-informed therapies with practical, client-centered care to address stress, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, and related concerns.

Background and approach

He is credentialed as an MD and holds both LCSW-C and LCSW licenses, and he brings six years of clinical experience working with a broad range of emotional and life challenges. His approach emphasizes the brain's capacity to update old pathways and incorporate new, healthier responses through targeted therapeutic techniques.

He commonly integrates EMDR for trauma processing alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness-based practices to help clients tolerate difficult emotions while moving toward valued life goals. Daughtrey frames therapy as a collaborative process, using interpersonal and attachment-focused work to explore communication, self-esteem, relationship, and grief-related issues.

He also attends to concerns such as impulsivity, social anxiety, workplace stress, and life transitions, offering flexible session formats to meet varied needs. Based in Maryland, he conducts sessions in English and adapts his methods to the goals and preferences of each person.

Prospective clients are invited to begin by completing a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling according to therapist availability.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and build psychological flexibility by learning to accept difficult thoughts and commit to value-driven actions; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) focuses on reprocessing distressing memories using bilateral stimulation to reduce the intensity of traumatic material and can support recovery from PTSD, trauma, guilt, and shame. Mindfulness-based practices teach present-moment awareness and nonjudgmental attention to experience, which can reduce reactivity and improve coping with anxiety, impulsivity, and mood fluctuations.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the therapeutic work. The therapist approaches treatment collaboratively, exploring a client's goals, preferences, and symptom profile to tailor a plan that may integrate ACT, EMDR, attachment-based strategies, or mindfulness as appropriate. This collaborative stance helps ensure the chosen methods match what the client wants to achieve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into everyday life. These formats allow for ongoing work between appointments, varied communication styles, and greater access to care while accommodating work schedules and geographic constraints.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, ADHD, depression, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, grief, parenting and career challenges.
What therapeutic styles does he use in sessions?
His practice blends approaches such as EMDR for trauma processing with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based work, client-centered therapy, and mindfulness techniques to match client needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of professional experience delivering psychotherapy and related interventions across a variety of life challenges and trauma-related presentations.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds an MD and is licensed as LCSW-C (MD LCSW-C 32983) and LCSW (VA LCSW 0904013432), and practices in Maryland.
Which languages are available for therapy?
Sessions are conducted in English, and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
In what formats are sessions offered?
He provides therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Rates vary depending on location and therapist availability; services are offered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCommunication problemsControl issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Virginia, Maryland

Languages

English

What John can help with

John Daughtrey works with clients on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, self esteem, and depression.

John works with children, youth, and adults.

How John approaches therapy

John's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

John is an MD practicing in Maryland, with 6 years of clinical experience.