Guileine Kraft , MD, LCSW-C, LCSW

Guileine Kraft approaches therapy as a personal journey of growth and change, guiding each person toward greater independence and well-being. She has more than a decade of experience as a licensed clinical social worker in Maryland, working with clients from age 3 to 54 and including Military Service Members and their families in both deployed and garrison settings. As an officer in the Maryland Army National Guard and a former adjunct faculty member, she brings clinical experience and training skills to both one-on-one work and educational settings.

Her practice blends cognitive behavioral therapy - a structured, problem-solving approach that helps people change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors - with an eclectic, culturally grounded perspective that honors clients' backgrounds and self-determination. She holds advanced academic credentials, including a PhD in Social Work, and maintains LCSW-C and LCSW clinical licenses. Kraft often incorporates clients' culture, music - especially hip-hop - and the arts to deepen engagement and support healing across diverse communities.

Comfortable using technology to support care, she has trained students and professionals in face-to-face and online formats and uses digital tools to enhance daily living and therapeutic progress. She welcomes the opportunity to help people find creative space for independent thinking, growth, and healthier living, and she holds a clear expectation that each client can achieve success.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Care

Guileine Kraft uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, and daily life challenges. CBT is a structured, skill-focused approach that supports practical changes and coping strategies.

She also applies trauma-informed principles, tailoring work to those managing post-traumatic stress and related symptoms by emphasizing safety, pacing, and validation. This approach supports recovery from difficult experiences while respecting each person’s history and resilience.

Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. Kraft works with clients to explore goals, preferences, and cultural context, adjusting techniques over time so the approach fits the individual rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - which can make it easier to attend appointments around work, family, and other commitments. These options expand access to skilled, licensed professionals and allow therapy to continue consistently when in-person visits are not practical.