Gabriel Kajeckas , MD, LCSW-C, LCSW

Gabriel Kajeckas brings 32 years of clinical experience to work with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, family conflict, and lingering trauma from earlier life experiences. He has developed deep experience addressing addictive behaviors within families and helping individuals heal patterns tied to their family of origin. Gabriel centers his practice on helping clients identify and build on existing strengths to navigate current challenges and to create more satisfying relationships and daily functioning.

He is licensed to practice in Maryland and Virginia and holds the credentials MD, LCSW-C, and LCSW. LCSW and LCSW-C are licenses for clinical social work, indicating specialized training and experience in psychotherapy and clinical interventions. Over his career he has worked with diverse family dynamics and addiction-related concerns, guiding people toward greater insight, emotional regulation, and practical coping strategies.

Gabriel acknowledges that reaching out for help is a significant step and honors the courage it takes to begin the therapeutic process. His approach emphasizes collaboration, respect for a client s history, and the use of practical tools to support healing and growth.

Approaches for relationships, addiction, and trauma in online care

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of relating. It helps people understand emotional bonds, improve communication, and build more secure connections with partners and family members. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a practical, skills-based approach that looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and developing concrete coping strategies. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative style used to explore ambivalence and strengthen motivation for change, which can be especially helpful for addictions and behavior change.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Gabriel works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adapts techniques as therapy progresses to best support each person s progress.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules or to connect across distances. These options make therapy more accessible, allow consistent continuity of care, and support different communication styles so clients can engage in the format that works best for them.