Dr. Chriselda Fleming , MD

Dr. Chriselda Fleming, MD, is a licensed psychologist in Maryland with 27 years of experience supporting adults through a wide range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, ADHD and bipolar disorder, relationship and family conflicts, trauma and PTSD, work stress and burnout, and moments of low confidence that make daily life feel constricted. She combines practical, skill-based work with curiosity about the life experiences that continue to shape how people think, feel, and relate to others. MD stands for Doctor of Medicine, and she practices as a licensed psychologist in Maryland under license MD Psychologist 04776.

Her approach blends cognitive-behavioral techniques that target habits, thoughts, and patterns that can change with focused practice, with brief psychodynamic perspectives that explore underlying experiences and relational themes. The goal is to make therapy both useful and insightful - to help clients build new coping skills while also understanding the deeper influences on their choices and emotions.

Dr. Fleming aims to create a steady, respectful space where clients can set clear goals, track progress, and adjust the plan as they learn what works. She accepts new clients and manages scheduling directly. Her hours are Monday through Friday, 11 AM to 5 PM Eastern. Prospective clients are invited to share three daytime windows that work for them so she can place the first suitable appointment on the calendar.

Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Care

Dr. Fleming frequently draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and learn practical strategies for managing symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT emphasizes concrete skills and behavioral experiments that can produce measurable changes in daily functioning.

She also uses psychodynamic therapy to explore the underlying patterns and early relational experiences that influence current feelings and relationships. This approach offers space to understand longstanding themes and how they show up in present-day life.

For clients affected by trauma, trauma-focused therapy is used to address painful memories and reactions with tailored strategies that support healing and improved coping.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Fleming works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts the plan as progress is observed.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility - sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into busy schedules, manage transportation limits, and maintain continuity of treatment across life changes.