Yvette Dehn, MD, LCPC

Yvette Dehn, MD, LCPC, brings over 15 years of clinical experience to her counseling practice in Maryland. She holds an MD - Doctor of Medicine - and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), credentials that reflect both medical training and specialized mental health licensure. Her work centers on helping people manage depression, stress, and anxiety while building motivation, self-esteem, and confidence.

Yvette has substantial experience guiding clients through major life transitions and addressing relationship and family challenges, including parenting concerns and blended family dynamics. She approaches each person as the author of their own story, believing that clients already possess strengths and insight that can be shaped into practical coping strategies and meaningful change.

Her clinical style blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with mindfulness practices, gratitude exercises, and principles of meaning-making to help clients reframe thoughts and develop adaptive habits. While her practice is informed by Christian principles, she honors diverse beliefs and perspectives and works to create an atmosphere of respect and personal growth. The focus is collaborative empowerment - supporting clients to identify goals and move toward a more satisfying, balanced life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Yvette Dehn uses approaches that focus on practical change and emotional connection. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop concrete strategies to manage symptoms like anxiety and low mood, making it useful for stress, depression, and coping with life changes. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist supports the client's own insights and choices - this approach is helpful for building self-esteem, motivation, and confidence. Emotionally-Focused Therapy concentrates on identifying and expressing core emotions within relationships, offering tools to repair communication and resolve attachment-related concerns.

Choosing the right method is part of the therapeutic process. Yvette works collaboratively with each client to explore which approaches match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. The aim is to find a fit that feels effective and manageable for the individual.

Online therapy makes these approaches accessible through flexible formats - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This variety allows clients to engage in therapy from their own environment, schedule sessions around work or family commitments, and maintain continuity of care even when life circumstances change.