Zebrina Rhem , MD, LCSW-C

Zebrina Rhem is a licensed social worker and clinician based in Maryland who offers supportive therapeutic services tailored to a wide range of life challenges. With seven years of professional experience, she combines clinical training and practical skills to help people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder, and issues related to self-esteem, identity, and intimacy. She also addresses addictions, eating and sleeping difficulties, ADHD, parenting and caregiver stress, workplace and career problems, and transitions like pregnancy, midlife changes, and grief.

Zebrina holds the credentials MD and LCSW-C. MD indicates a medical degree, and LCSW-C denotes a licensed clinical social worker credential that reflects advanced training in social work and clinical practice. She integrates evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to tailor interventions to each person s needs.

Zebrina offers flexible remote care options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, and she is available to work with international clients. Her practice emphasizes collaboration - exploring goals, building practical coping strategies, and supporting clients as they work toward clearer direction and improved daily functioning.

Integrating CBT and DBT for Effective Online Care

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, focuses on building skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. It is helpful for people who experience intense emotions or difficulty managing strong reactions and relationship conflicts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps clients identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors by practicing new skills and testing different ways of responding. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work. Zebrina Rhem works collaboratively with each person to assess goals, preferences, and responses to different techniques, adjusting strategies over time so the therapy aligns with the client s needs and progress.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and ongoing support can be provided through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule appointments around work, family, or caregiving responsibilities, and they allow licensed professionals to maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are not feasible.