Dr. Andrea Wheeler, MD
Compassionate, practical care for everyday parenting concerns
Book with Andrea- Years in practice
- 17
- Credentials
- MD
- Licensed in
- Maryland
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Grief
- Focus
- Depression
About Andrea
Dr. Andrea Wheeler is an MD psychologist practicing in Maryland who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and parenting concerns. She also supports those facing life changes, addiction struggles, relationship and intimacy questions, and mood challenges.
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She works with each person to set clear goals and practical steps. In sessions she focuses on what matters most to the client.
Conversations are direct and paced to the client’s comfort level.
Background and approach
She encourages small, doable changes that add up over time. Many clients leave with clearer priorities and tools to handle hard moments. Her approach draws from several evidence-informed methods.
She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address thoughts and behaviors. Attachment-Based and Emotionally-Focused ideas guide work on relationship patterns and closeness issues. Dr.
Wheeler brings 17 years of professional experience to her practice. That background includes independent practice work helping people through trauma, caregiver stress, codependency, and addiction concerns. She often blends approaches to fit the person’s needs rather than following a single method.
Sessions can involve reflection, skill-building, and planning practical next steps. She helps clients notice patterns, try new responses, and track what works. The goal is steady, practical progress rather than quick fixes.
What Andrea works with
Everything Andrea lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Andrea helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Andrea lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Dr. Wheeler uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then take actions that match their values. This approach can help with anxiety, depression, and motivation to change. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thought patterns that feed distress and to teach practical skills for managing mood, panic, and everyday stress.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She will discuss options, try methods that fit your goals, and adjust what you do based on what helps. That collaborative process aims to match techniques to your needs rather than using one fixed method.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video sessions let you have face-to-face conversations and practice skills in real time. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or you want a simpler check-in. Live chat and text messaging allow brief updates, questions between sessions, or a way to start when scheduling is tight. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into work, parenting, or busy schedules while keeping focus on the goals you set with the therapist.
Questions people ask about Andrea
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, parenting concerns, and coping with life changes. She also works with addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, mood disorders, and trauma-related struggles.
How would you describe her therapy style?
The approach is collaborative and practical. Sessions focus on setting clear goals, learning skills, and applying small changes that build over time.
What is her professional background?
She holds an MD and has 17 years of professional experience, including extended independent practice work helping clients with a range of concerns such as caregiver stress, codependency, and addiction.
Where does she practice and what credential does she use?
She practices in Maryland and is listed with the credential MD Psychologist in her professional profile.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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