Dr. Andrea Wheeler , MD

Dr. Andrea Wheeler, MD (Doctor of Medicine), is a licensed therapist practicing in Maryland with 17 years of professional experience. She has worked extensively with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and major life changes, and she addresses a wide range of concerns including grief, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, and mood disorders.

Dr. Wheeler approaches therapy in a collaborative, client-centered way, partnering with each person to set clear goals that reflect the multiple issues they may want to address. She aims to establish an open, nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be expressed and examined, and she acknowledges the courage it takes to begin therapy.

Her practice attends both to symptom relief and to deeper patterns such as attachment issues, family-of-origin dynamics, and caregiving stress. Clients can expect practical strategies alongside work on interpersonal patterns, self-esteem, life purpose, and recovery from addiction or infidelity. Dr. Wheeler combines clinical experience with empathy to help clients build skills, find direction, and navigate transitions at their own pace.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Dr. Andrea Wheeler

Dr. Wheeler often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which helps people clarify their values, accept difficult thoughts and feelings, and commit to actions that align with what matters most; ACT can be useful for managing anxiety, stress, and life transitions. She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationship patterns influence current connections and emotional responses, supporting work on intimacy, family problems, and attachment issues. In addition, her client-centered orientation emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so therapy can be paced around each person’s needs and preferences.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Wheeler works together with clients to determine which methods best fit their goals, history, and comfort level. This collaborative process may combine elements from different approaches to address both immediate symptoms and longer-term patterns.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer practical flexibility for scheduling and continuity of care. These formats make it easier to attend sessions from home, balance therapy with work and family obligations, and maintain regular contact with a licensed professional even during life transitions.