About Ritchie
Ritchie McCall, MD, LCPC, helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and the effects of trauma and abuse. She focuses on building confidence, improving self-esteem, and helping clients cope with life changes. Her approach centers on practical steps clients can use between sessions.
Ritchie sees people as the experts of their own stories and looks for strengths to build on. She uses clear, conversational language and works side by side with clients to set realistic goals.
Background and approach
Sessions are aimed at small, achievable shifts rather than sweeping promises. Her work often addresses attachment and abandonment concerns, communication problems, and caregiver stress. She also supports people dealing with guilt, shame, isolation, and midlife questions about purpose.
Post-traumatic stress and patterns related to narcissistic relationships are included in her focus areas. Ritchie draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. She tailors techniques to everyday life so new skills fit into busy routines.
The goal is to increase meaningful action while reducing the hold of anxiety and avoidance. Ritchie brings 15 years of professional experience in Maryland to her work. She offers straightforward guidance and practical tools so clients can take steps toward a more manageable, values-driven life.
How ACT and CBT are used in online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice their thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low motivation, and questions about life purpose by focusing on meaningful steps rather than getting stuck on uncomfortable feelings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and trying new behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress because it teaches concrete skills to change worry cycles and increase coping strategies.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and everyday routines to decide which methods to try first. Over time techniques can be adjusted based on what helps the client make steady progress.
Online sessions include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video calls allow visual connection for deeper work, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat is useful for shorter check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or busy schedules while keeping a steady course of treatment.
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- Experience
- 15 years
- Licensed
- Maryland
- Languages
- English
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