Zebrina Rhem , MD, LCSW-C

Zebrina Rhem, MD, LCSW-C, is a Maryland-based clinician with seven years of experience supporting people through a wide range of life challenges. She holds an MD (Doctor of Medicine) and an LCSW-C (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), credentials that reflect both medical training and specialized social work expertise.

Her practice focuses on common and complex concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, and issues with sleep and eating. She also addresses relationship and family dynamics, intimacy-related difficulties, parenting challenges, career and workplace problems, and identity-related matters such as LGBT concerns. Additional areas of attention include caregiver stress, compassion fatigue, midlife transitions, financial and life purpose questions, pregnancy and childbirth, and self-esteem and self-love work.

Zebrina integrates evidence-based methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help clients build practical skills for managing emotions, improving communication, and coping with life changes. She works with individuals across diverse situations and accepts international clients, offering flexibility in how therapy is delivered. Her approach blends professional training with practical coaching to support clients in setting goals and making meaningful changes.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Therapy

Zebrina Rhem uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors; CBT is practical and goal-focused, and it can be effective for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to teach skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal effectiveness - approaches that are especially helpful for intense emotions, relationship challenges, and self-directed behavior patterns.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Zebrina works with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, and together they determine which methods and strategies will best support progress over time.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to engage in care from different locations and routines. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to maintain continuity of support, while enabling licensed professionals to deliver structured, evidence-informed care in ways that meet each client’s practical needs.