Anastasia Mercado, LCPC

About me

As a licensed therapist in Maryland, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My approach centers on helping clients develop resilience, self-compassion, and effective coping strategies while addressing challenges like anxiety, depression, life transitions, and social dynamics.

I'm passionate about creating a supportive environment where individuals can explore their inner experiences, heal from past wounds, and cultivate meaningful personal growth. My therapeutic work focuses on empowering clients to understand themselves more deeply, improve communication skills, and develop healthier relationship patterns.

My expertise spans a wide range of mental health concerns, including stress management, grief processing, workplace challenges, and women's mental health. I work collaboratively with clients, honoring their unique experiences and strengths while providing compassionate, evidence-based guidance toward emotional wellness and personal transformation.

Professional experience

Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Communication problems, Control issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic brain injury, Trichotillomania, Women's issues, Workplace issues

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Internal Family Systems

License information

MD LCPC LC16624