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MD, LCPC

Kathryn Gargett, MD, LCPC

  • Experience14 years
  • LocationMaryland
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Kathryn

Kathryn Gargett is a Maryland-based licensed therapist with 14 years of clinical experience who works with people navigating stress, anxiety, mood concerns, ADHD, and related challenges.

Background and approach

She centers her practice on strengths and practical skills, helping clients address everyday obstacles like executive functioning, self-regulation, sleep disruption, and relationship stress. She aims to make incremental improvements that enhance daily functioning and overall quality of life.

Her style is collaborative and compassionate, drawing on evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to cultivate coping skills and resilience. Kathryn brings particular attention to neurodiversity-affirming care and supports clients wrestling with impulsivity, social anxiety, codependency, and career or life-purpose questions.

She also addresses grief, trauma, substance-related concerns, and mood disorders including bipolar and seasonal affective symptoms. Sessions emphasize personalized strategies tailored to each person’s goals and strengths, with an emphasis on building insight, distress tolerance, and practical routines.

Kathryn holds an MD and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (MD LCPC LC4744), and she offers services in English from her Maryland practice.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that adapt to daily life

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or emotions are present. This approach can be useful for managing anxiety, depression, and motivation-related challenges by emphasizing committed action and psychological flexibility. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns through practical exercises and skill-building, which is often effective for anxiety, mood symptoms, sleep problems, and impulsivity. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills and is helpful for intense emotional experiences and improving coping strategies.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kathryn collaborates with each client to determine which methods suit their needs, goals, and preferences. She integrates techniques from these models to tailor treatment plans, aiming for a fit that supports day-to-day functioning and personal priorities.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and make it easier to access consistent care from Maryland. These formats allow scheduling that fits work, family, and other commitments while maintaining continuity of therapeutic work and skill practice between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Kathryn commonly address?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, and career or life-purpose questions.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her approach is compassionate and collaborative, using evidence-based practices like ACT, CBT, DBT, existential and mindfulness therapies to build coping skills and support goal-directed change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience providing mental health care and working with people facing mood disorders, neurodevelopmental differences, and related psychosocial challenges.
What credentials and location does she hold?
She holds an MD and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with licence number MD LCPC LC4744, and she practices in Maryland.
Does she work with non-English speaking or international clients?
She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits their needs and scheduling.
How are fees and payments handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule appointments according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionADHD

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeCodependencyCommunication problemsFamily problemsImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

Maryland

Languages

English