Zebrina Rhem , MD, LCSW-C

Zebrina Rhem is a Maryland-based clinician who blends medical and social work perspectives to support people navigating stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, and life transitions. She holds an MD (Doctor of Medicine) and an LCSW-C (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), and brings seven years of clinical experience to her practice. Her work focuses on practical skills and compassionate guidance for concerns such as depression, bipolar disorder, addiction, caregiving stress, parenting challenges, and issues related to identity and intimacy.

Zebrina uses evidence-informed methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), to help clients build coping strategies, manage difficult emotions, and improve communication. She offers support for both situational problems like workplace stress, financial strain, and life purpose questions, and longer-term struggles such as trauma, grief, and mood disorders. Her approach emphasizes collaboration and clear goal-setting tailored to each individual's strengths and needs.

Services are available in English and extend to international clients. Zebrina provides therapy through multiple remote formats, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, to accommodate different schedules and preferences.

Applying CBT and DBT through online sessions

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. It is practical and goal-oriented, often used to address anxiety, depression, stress, and problem-solving challenges by teaching skills for reframing thoughts and building healthier habits.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) focuses on emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. It combines acceptance and change strategies to support those dealing with intense emotions, relationship conflicts, or trauma-related responses.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Zebrina Rhem works collaboratively with each person to explore which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts plans as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals and therapists often tailor interventions to the client rather than applying a single method indiscriminately.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter moments of support are available through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to access consistent care around work, family, and travel schedules, while allowing clients to practice skills between sessions and maintain continuity of support.