Ritchie McCall, LCPC

Ritchie McCall is a licensed clinical professional counselor with 15 years of experience helping people face stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She focuses on practical steps that reduce daily strain and help people regain confidence. Ritchie speaks plainly and supports clients as they take the first steps toward a more manageable life.

Her approach starts with listening to the person’s story and identifying strengths already at work. Sessions aim to build small, usable skills for coping with panic, worry, and difficult memories. She uses evidence-informed methods to shift unhelpful thinking and to increase meaningful action in daily life.

Ritchie often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and move toward what matters, even when feelings are intense. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot thinking patterns that feed anxiety or depression and to try practical alternatives.

She has worked across a range of issues related to attachment, abandonment, caregiver stress, and life transitions. Ritchie helps people who struggle with guilt, shame, isolation, and questions about purpose to find clearer priorities and steadier routines.

Ritchie practices in Maryland as an LCPC, and she conducts sessions in English. The process begins with a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling follows from that match and the therapist’s availability. She encourages people to take one small step and will support them through the next ones.

How ACT and CBT translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take steps in that direction even when feelings are strong. It focuses on values and committed action rather than trying to eliminate all uncomfortable thoughts or emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns and build new habits.

Finding the most helpful approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide whether ACT, CBT, or a mix fits best based on goals and preferences. That decision can change over time as needs evolve and progress is reviewed together.

Session logistics vary by provider, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online work easier to fit into busy schedules because sessions can save travel time and make it simpler to keep regular appointments. Online sessions can also allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and they can help maintain momentum between in-person meetings or other commitments.