Stephanie Goddard, MD, LCSW-C

Stephanie Goddard is a Maryland-based therapist with 30 years of clinical experience who provides compassionate, tailored support for people facing depression, anxiety, trauma, and major life changes. As both an MD - a medical doctor - and an LCSW-C - a licensed clinical social worker - she combines medical understanding with deep social work training to address emotional, relational, and behavioral challenges. Her work centers on helping clients manage stress, process difficult emotions, and rebuild self-esteem while navigating transitions and communication struggles.

Stephanie works with individuals contending with trauma and abuse, supporting recovery from post-traumatic stress and the lingering effects of guilt and shame. She emphasizes practical coping strategies and relational skills so clients can move toward greater resilience and clearer communication in their lives. Drawing on three decades of practice, she offers thoughtful, experience-informed guidance that honors each person’s unique story and strengths.

Clients who choose Stephanie can expect an empathetic, respectful therapeutic partnership focused on realistic goals, skill development, and personal growth. Her aim is to help people transform difficult experiences into opportunities for healing and renewed confidence as they work toward meaningful change.

Evidence-based approaches and online therapeutic support

Stephanie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the concerns presented. One approach emphasizes skills-based strategies that teach practical tools for managing anxiety, stress, and depressive symptoms - these strategies focus on changing unhelpful patterns of thinking and building coping skills that can be used in everyday life. Another approach centers on trauma-focused, supportive work that helps people process painful experiences, reduce the intensity of trauma-related symptoms, and rebuild a sense of safety and self-worth over time.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Stephanie works with clients to evaluate needs, goals, and personal preferences, adapting techniques as therapy progresses so the plan fits each person’s unique situation and pace.

Online therapy offers flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to attend sessions from home or other convenient locations. These formats allow licensed professionals to provide ongoing care that fits varied schedules and life demands while supporting consistent progress toward therapeutic goals.