Dr. Chriselda Fleming , MD

Dr. Chriselda Fleming, MD, is a licensed psychologist practicing in Maryland with 27 years of experience helping adults navigate complex emotional and life challenges. As a medical doctor by training - MD indicates a Doctor of Medicine - she brings long-standing clinical experience to work with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, attention difficulties, relationship and family conflicts, trauma and PTSD, work-related stress and burnout, and issues that sap confidence or make life feel constricted.

Her approach pairs practical, skills-based work from cognitive behavioral therapy with the reflective depth of brief psychodynamic exploration. Sessions focus on present-day patterns, habits, and thoughts that can be changed through concrete techniques while also attending to earlier experiences that continue to shape feelings and relationships. This combination is aimed at producing useful tools for day-to-day coping alongside deeper understanding that supports lasting change.

Dr. Fleming strives to create a steady, respectful space where clients set clear goals, track progress, and adjust course as needed. She works collaboratively to help people practice new skills, make decisions that fit their values, and strengthen their sense of agency. To simplify scheduling, she manages her calendar directly and maintains weekday hours Monday through Friday from 11 AM to 5 PM Eastern. Prospective clients are invited to share three daytime windows that work for them so the first suitable appointment can be placed on the calendar.

Therapeutic Approaches and How They Work Online

Dr. Fleming uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical skills for managing symptoms like anxiety, low mood, and problematic behaviors. CBT focuses on changing thoughts and behaviors in the present to produce measurable improvements in daily functioning.

She also integrates psychodynamic therapy, which explores how past relationships and life experiences influence current feelings and interpersonal patterns. This approach can be useful for people who want to understand the roots of recurring emotional difficulties and improve long-term relational patterns.

When trauma is central to a person’s concerns, trauma-focused methods are applied to address the effects of traumatic events and reduce their ongoing impact on mood, relationships, and daily life. These techniques aim to help clients process difficult memories and regain a sense of control.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dr. Fleming collaborates with each client to select and adapt methods based on symptoms, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is tracked and needs evolve.

Online therapy offers flexible access to licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, continue care during life changes, and choose the format that feels most comfortable, while preserving the therapeutic relationship and the ability to practice skills between meetings.