Emily Dove, MD, LCSW-C, LCSW

Emily Dove is a licensed clinical social worker and clinician who supports adults navigating anxiety, depression, eating disorders, relationship struggles, and everyday life stress. She emphasizes a warm, approachable atmosphere that feels genuine rather than overly clinical, helping people feel at ease when they begin therapy.

Her work is collaborative and tailored to each person’s needs. She draws from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to help clients identify unhelpful patterns, build coping skills, and make practical changes. Emily is also EMDR certified, and uses that training when clients need support processing trauma or difficult life experiences.

Emily holds MD, LCSW-C, and LCSW credentials - with LCSW referring to Licensed Clinical Social Worker and LCSW-C indicating a clinical social work license - and brings three years of professional experience to her practice in Maryland. Whether someone feels overwhelmed, stuck, or simply wants a space to sort through what they’re carrying, she aims to provide understanding and actionable tools for everyday life.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Emily Dove commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; CBT is practical and often helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. She also integrates dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness - tools that support relationship challenges and intense emotions. As an EMDR certified clinician, she offers EMDR when trauma processing and integrating difficult memories are helpful parts of recovery.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Emily works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds. The plan is shaped together rather than imposed from the start.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - so people can fit sessions into busy schedules and access consistent support from Maryland or other permitted locations. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to use therapy in ways that fit daily life.