Edward Schultze , MD, LCPC, LPC

Edward Schultze is a licensed counselor who practices in Maryland and Delaware and brings long-standing experience working with abuse, trauma, and a variety of personal and mental health concerns. Following more than three decades spent at a special education school supporting adolescents and their families, he moved into private practice nearly ten years ago and has since focused primarily on one-on-one work with adults of all ages.

Those he currently works with would likely describe him as easy-going, supportive, informal, practical, and nonjudgmental. He expresses deep respect for anyone who pauses during life to address issues that affect quality of life, recognizing that such a decision requires courage, openness, and hope. He draws on a range of approaches, believing that the partnership and the therapeutic relationship are central to progress.

Psychodynamically oriented by training, he also attends to immediate needs by prioritizing behavior change and shifts in thinking when those are most helpful. He encourages clients to consider the possibility of changing habits and thought patterns and aims to support that process in practical ways. He adapted his practice to provide remote therapy during the pandemic and found remote work both effective and practical. He welcomes questions from prospective clients and those seeking more information about his work.

Therapeutic Approaches That Work Well Online

Edward Schultze uses psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral methods to address a range of concerns. Psychodynamic work explores patterns and past influences that shape current feelings and relationships, which can help when trauma, long-standing interpersonal issues, or recurring emotional themes are present. Cognitive-behavioral techniques focus on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors in the here and now, offering practical tools for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. He approaches treatment collaboratively, working with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences and adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with him is available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and for people balancing work, family, or mobility considerations. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access therapy from different locations while retaining the same therapeutic goals and professional support.