https://www.marylandcbtcenter.com/home daily 1.0 2026-03-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc0d917fd67936846d2a0b4/1569526382761-HOPJJ111ORO5174V68GE/image-asset.jpeg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc0d917fd67936846d2a0b4/1569618600144-MMM437APTSKN6PL3BFHR/image-asset.jpeg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc0d917fd67936846d2a0b4/1570540063045-5X0RQ0RUB7YLLKG395VO/image-asset.jpeg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc0d917fd67936846d2a0b4/1569526229297-KSXP7F1VKOR2MR09C2ON/image-asset.jpeg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc0d917fd67936846d2a0b4/1772412596275-WZOT84KJ1ZEA9MCQKKWA/Screenshot+2026-03-01+at+7.22.11%E2%80%AFPM.png Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc0d917fd67936846d2a0b4/1772412573298-RDIFGY2J6M3ZU8YVSDAY/Screenshot+2026-03-01+at+5.05.24%E2%80%AFPM.png Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc0d917fd67936846d2a0b4/1772411209689-126FRIDALHMHTZTXM5TM/Screenshot+2026-03-01+at+7.24.50%E2%80%AFPM.png Home https://www.marylandcbtcenter.com/services-and-pricing daily 0.75 2023-03-09 https://www.marylandcbtcenter.com/resume daily 0.75 2023-03-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58d00f106b8f5b01c8e73f52/1491858366054-VN3632LUL8YNY0SH4RCQ/color-3.png About CBT https://www.marylandcbtcenter.com/about-cbt daily 0.75 2026-03-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc0d917fd67936846d2a0b4/1613252191191-4TE3LTE35A9RLBHD9DNY/image-asset.jpeg CBT - Exposure Based Therapies Facing Fear, Step by Step One of the most helpful ways to feel less afraid is to gently face the things that make you anxious. It’s natural to want to avoid situations, places, or activities that bring up fear—doing so can bring quick relief. But over time, avoiding those things often makes anxiety stronger and keeps us feeling stuck. Exposure therapy is a treatment that helps break this cycle. With the support of your therapist, you’ll gradually and safely face the things you fear—at a pace that feels manageable. This process helps you build confidence and learn that you can handle uncomfortable feelings. Over time, many people find that their anxiety goes down and their life opens up. Exposure therapy is backed by strong scientific research and is known to help with many types of fears and phobias. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc0d917fd67936846d2a0b4/1613247868049-IOMQWU92Z9RZFIANRYBS/image.jpg CBT - Acceptance & Commitment Therapy Acceptance and Commitment Therapy—often called ACT (like the word “act”)—is a type of therapy that helps you make space for difficult thoughts and feelings, instead of fighting them. It uses mindfulness and acceptance strategies to help you stop struggling with what you can’t control, and focus instead on what matters most to you. With ACT, you’ll explore what’s truly important in your life—your values—and learn how to take small steps toward living in a way that reflects those values. The goal isn’t to get rid of uncomfortable thoughts or emotions, but to help you handle them in a healthier way so they don’t hold you back. ACT helps people become more flexible in how they respond to life’s challenges, which can make it easier to cope with stress, anxiety, and other emotional struggles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc0d917fd67936846d2a0b4/1613252835908-LHI25IQ19UX9R7JBU8JV/image.jpg CBT - Exposure & Response Prevention Exposure and Response Prevention—often called ERP—is the most effective, research-backed treatment for OCD. It helps you learn how to face the thoughts, images, or situations that cause fear or discomfort without doing the rituals or habits (compulsions) you usually rely on to feel better. The “exposure” part means gently and safely confronting things that trigger anxiety. The “response prevention” part means choosing not to do the compulsive behaviors, even when it feels hard. Over time, this helps your brain learn that those triggers are not actually dangerous—and that you can handle the feelings without needing to do a ritual. ERP gives you the tools to respond to OCD in a new way, so you can live with more freedom and less fear. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc0d917fd67936846d2a0b4/1613247951637-Q7URS5JDBB25QFDL1B3Q/image-asset.jpeg CBT - Mindfulness Training Mindfulness means paying attention to the present moment—on purpose and without judgment. It’s about noticing your thoughts, feelings, and surroundings with curiosity, rather than trying to change or avoid them. With practice, mindfulness can help you stay grounded, even during difficult moments. It teaches you how to make space for all kinds of emotions, instead of pushing them away. Over time, mindfulness can lead to greater calm, focus, and emotional balance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc0d917fd67936846d2a0b4/1613248339463-O5I3048QR7L8RF1JDTEU/image.jpg CBT - Evidence-Based Trauma Treatments Effective trauma therapy usually includes two parts: building coping skills and processing past experiences. The first step, called stabilization (or skills training), focuses on helping you feel more in control. You’ll learn tools to manage strong emotions, reduce distress, and handle the impact of trauma in your daily life. Once you feel ready, you and your therapist may decide to begin trauma processing. This involves gently and safely revisiting painful memories in a structured way to reduce their emotional impact. At our center, we offer two proven treatments for this: Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) – helps you reframe unhelpful thoughts related to the trauma Prolonged Exposure (PE) – helps you gradually face memories and situations you’ve been avoiding Your therapist will work closely with you to decide which approach—skills-building, trauma processing, or a combination—best fits your needs and pace. https://www.marylandcbtcenter.com/fees daily 0.75 2026-01-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc0d917fd67936846d2a0b4/1647732540284-Z0DVW8V4UZOZFYMLQSG6/unsplash-image-70l1tDAI6rM.jpg Fees https://www.marylandcbtcenter.com/joinourteam daily 0.75 2026-03-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc0d917fd67936846d2a0b4/1605376762813-P32SJ57CVXL5LCHKFMG2/image-asset.jpeg Join our Team https://www.marylandcbtcenter.com/dresfahani daily 0.75 2026-01-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc0d917fd67936846d2a0b4/0232eb01-de3e-4880-b470-52bef9e0a7a8/ESF_4771.jpg Dr. Sahar Esfahani - Dr. Sahar Esfahani Director & Clinical Psychologist Pronouns: she, her, hers https://www.marylandcbtcenter.com/mcbtmission daily 0.75 2026-02-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc0d917fd67936846d2a0b4/1676918932615-JBGGUMA5JWVWEZA2WKJL/unsplash-image-1tFd-Bb1pxk.jpg Mission - Our Mission: We provide compassionate evidence-based care for children, adolescents, & adults struggling with anxiety. As a team of dedicated psychologists we are committed to using the latest research to guide treatment. We are passionate about providing creative approaches to helping individuals face their fears in order to live more courageously. https://www.marylandcbtcenter.com/contact daily 0.75 2026-03-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc0d917fd67936846d2a0b4/1678373524066-1GXEE8RAKP78K6RZY8NC/unsplash-image-QXXZQk_k3NA.jpg Contact - Let’s Talk Phone: 240-841-4814 Email: info@marylandcbtcenter.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc0d917fd67936846d2a0b4/2fa785e3-e557-45a9-b0b2-d4c393e108e4/6931-Arlington-Rd-Ste-340-Bethesda-MD-20814.png Contact - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.marylandcbtcenter.com/dr-kristin-kunkle daily 0.75 2023-03-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc0d917fd67936846d2a0b4/4293ea9b-a5e3-4cd0-8820-9c4bef247f1c/Kunkle+Professional+Headshot.jpg Dr. Kristin Kunkle - Dr. Kristin Kunkle Staff Psychologist Pronouns: She, Her, Hers https://www.marylandcbtcenter.com/dr-ryan-schluter daily 0.75 2023-03-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc0d917fd67936846d2a0b4/1850c420-88aa-4d3e-aef6-8b36be0b52b6/IMG-5379.jpg Dr. Ryan Schluter - Dr. Ryan Schluter Staff Psychologist Pronouns: He, Him, His https://www.marylandcbtcenter.com/dr-sanchita-sharma daily 0.75 2023-03-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc0d917fd67936846d2a0b4/9d32699c-b1c9-427b-829a-a70c6ce683ea/Professional+photo+1.jpg Dr. Sanchita Sharma - Dr. Sanchita Sharma Staff Psychologist Pronouns: She, Her, Hers https://www.marylandcbtcenter.com/new-page-2 daily 0.75 2023-03-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc0d917fd67936846d2a0b4/1678921342065-9RWHNONAVL10BNGEED3L/unsplash-image-ZFXZ_xMYTZs.jpg Diversity and Inclusion The staff of Maryland CBT Center is dedicated to promoting an environment of respect and appreciation for the race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical/mental ability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, and socioeconomic status of all persons. We recognize the disparities among Black, Indigenous, and people of color; people with LGBTQ+ identities; women and girls; and immigrants and refugees. We are committed to creating and maintaining an atmosphere of openness, trust, and safety where all attitudes, beliefs, values, and behaviors can be freely explored and discussed. We fully embrace providing high quality and multiculturally sensitive services that affirm the dignity, worth and value of all individuals. In doing so, we strive to provide a welcoming and enriching environment that is conducive to the intellectual, emotional, and social development of our diverse community. https://www.marylandcbtcenter.com/drkunkle daily 0.75 2024-12-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc0d917fd67936846d2a0b4/4293ea9b-a5e3-4cd0-8820-9c4bef247f1c/Kunkle Dr. Kristin Kunkle - Dr. Kristin Kunkle Staff Psychologist Pronouns: She, Her, Hers https://www.marylandcbtcenter.com/drsharma daily 0.75 2026-01-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc0d917fd67936846d2a0b4/9d32699c-b1c9-427b-829a-a70c6ce683ea/Professional+photo+1.jpg Dr. Sanchita Sharma - Dr. Sanchita Sharma Director of Child & Adolescent Services Staff Psychologist Pronouns: She, Her, Hers https://www.marylandcbtcenter.com/diversity-inclusion daily 0.75 2023-03-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc0d917fd67936846d2a0b4/1678925718489-UROXDOJPYWL9FU8EFT6K/unsplash-image-ZFXZ_xMYTZs.jpg Diversity & Inclusion At MCBT, we are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our work. We believe that every individual is unique and valuable, and we strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where all clients feel respected, supported, and empowered. We recognize that people from different backgrounds and identities face unique challenges and experiences, and we are dedicated to providing culturally responsive and sensitive care that acknowledges and respect these differences. We seek to foster an atmosphere of openness, trust, and collaboration, where clients can feel comfortable sharing their thoughts, feelings, and concerns without fear of judgement or discrimination. We are committed to ongoing education and training to increase our awareness and understanding of diverse perspectives, cultures, and experiences. We actively seek out opportunities to learn from our clients, colleagues, and communities to better serve the needs of all individuals. We pledge to use our platform and expertise to advocate for social justice and to speak out against discrimination, prejudice, and injustice. 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