Dr. Chriselda Fleming , MD

Dr. Chriselda Fleming, MD, is a licensed psychologist practicing in Maryland with 27 years of clinical experience helping adults navigate depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, relationship conflicts, trauma, work stress, and the low-confidence moments that can make daily life feel constrained. Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including grief, addictions, parenting challenges, eating and body-image issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and concerns common to LGBT clients.

Her approach combines practical techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - which targets unhelpful thoughts and habits - with the deeper exploration of brief psychodynamic work to better understand how past experiences continue to shape current feelings and relationships. This blend allows clients to practice concrete skills for immediate relief while also gaining insight into patterns that influence long-term change.

Dr. Fleming aims to create a steady, respectful space where clients can set clear goals, track progress, and adjust strategies as needed. She emphasizes collaboration, helping people build skills, make aligned decisions, and grow toward the life they want. MD indicates Doctor of Medicine, a credential she holds alongside her Maryland psychology license (MD Psychologist 04776).

For scheduling, she manages the calendar directly and keeps weekday hours. Her typical availability is Monday through Friday from 11 AM to 5 PM Eastern. Prospective clients are invited to share three daytime windows that work for them so an initial appointment can be placed on the calendar.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Fleming frequently blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with psychodynamic and trauma-focused approaches. CBT emphasizes practical skills and strategies to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Brief psychodynamic work supports exploration of underlying patterns and past experiences that influence current relationships and emotional responses, helping clients gain deeper self-understanding. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on processing traumatic experiences and reducing their ongoing impact, using approaches tailored to each person's history and tolerance.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Dr. Fleming works with each client to assess needs, goals, and preferences and to adjust methods over time so treatment fits the individual. Clients and therapist decide together which techniques to prioritize and how to pace the work.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible options that fit different schedules and life demands. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend sessions from home or work, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while working toward personal goals with licensed professionals and therapists.