Kathryn Gargett, MD, LCPC

Kathryn Gargett is a neurodiversity-affirming licensed therapist practicing in Maryland with 14 years of experience. She holds an MD - Doctor of Medicine - and an LCPC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. Kathryn specializes in helping people manage executive functioning challenges, self-regulation difficulties, and the social and emotional aspects of personal growth.

Her work emphasizes a strengths-based approach to everyday struggles, focusing on practical skill building that improves daily functioning and overall quality of life. Drawing from evidence-based practices, she offers a compassionate and collaborative style that helps clients develop coping strategies for anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD, and differences on the autism spectrum. Kathryn has extensive experience supporting neurodivergent adolescents, teens, and adults, with common areas of focus including social relationships, distress tolerance, self-regulation, and executive functioning skills.

Kathryn creates a supportive, non-judgmental environment where clients can explore their experiences and identify personal strengths. Her aim is to empower individuals to gain insight, build resilience, and make meaningful change through personalized strategies for emotional well-being and life transitions. She works alongside clients to tailor interventions that match each person’s goals and everyday needs.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Kathryn uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT is practical and skills-focused, often used for concerns such as anxiety, depression, and everyday stress management.

She also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) strategies to build emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT techniques can be especially useful for managing intense emotions and improving communication in relationships.

Kathryn brings mindfulness-based practices into sessions to support present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity. These simple exercises can help clients increase focus, calm, and self-awareness in daily life.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Kathryn works with each client to determine which combination of methods best matches their goals, preferences, and needs, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions offer flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone appointments, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, support continuity of care across locations within Maryland, and allow clients to engage in a format that feels most comfortable for them.