Jeffrey Becker, MD, LCSW-C

Jeffrey Becker is a Maryland-based therapist who brings 36 years of clinical experience to his work. He holds an MD (medical doctor) and an LCSW-C (licensed clinical social worker), credentials that reflect training in both medical and social work perspectives. Over decades of practice he has addressed a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, addiction, relationship and family difficulties, parenting challenges, workplace issues and grief, and he has particular experience addressing problems that arise within school systems.

His caseload reflects the diversity of the community he serves, and his therapeutic manner is straightforward, supportive and interactive. He emphasizes treating people with respect and dignity and seeks to create an environment where clients feel heard and understood. Within that setting he partners with clients to identify practical solutions tailored to their lives and goals.

Becker describes his approach as eclectic, drawing on client-centered work, solution-focused strategies and cognitive behavioral techniques, along with couples models such as Gottman and Imago. He also has extensive trauma training, including the Mitchell Model and EMDR, and has supported many people coping with recent traumatic events. He views the decision to seek help as a significant step and works collaboratively to find the most appropriate path forward.