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Dr. Jerome Anderson

Dr. Jerome Anderson, LCSW, LICSW

Therapist · Maryland · 24+ years of experience

Experienced clinical social worker focused on life change

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  • Client-centered
  • Goal focused
  • Practical strategies

About Jerome

Dr. Jerome Anderson is a licensed clinical social worker with 24 years of practice. He holds the credentials LCSW and LICSW and works from Maryland. He brings clinical experience from corrections, military behavioral health, and public health service roles. He focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes. He also helps people with relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting and fatherhood concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, ADHD, sleep problems, anger, and self-esteem. He can address a wide range of other concerns such as body image, communication problems, codependency, and blended family issues. Dr. Anderson uses practical, goal-oriented methods in sessions. He draws on client-centered work to follow the person’s pace and priorities. He uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. Mindfulness and solution-focused strategies appear in his work to build small, manageable steps toward change. His background includes clinical roles in jails, prisons, and large correctional systems, and leadership work in Air Force behavioral health. He has experience coordinating with judicial systems and developing treatment plans tied to specific goals. That history shapes a straightforward, task-focused approach in therapy. People who want clear steps, regular check-ins, and help navigating big life shifts may find his style helpful. He offers care in English and accepts international clients, and sessions are scheduled through the site’s matching and booking process.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoaching

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSmoking / vaping cessationWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

24+ years

Credentials

Illinois, Missouri, District of Columbia, Maryland

Languages

English

How his approaches translate to online work

Client-centered work focuses on listening and following each person's goals and pace. Online sessions let conversation stay focused on what matters most, whether that means unpacking stress, career decisions, or relationship patterns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different actions. In online sessions, the therapist and client can use worksheets, homework, and short behavioral experiments to test new ways of responding to stress or mood shifts.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches paying attention to the present moment in a nonjudgmental way. Practicing brief mindfulness exercises during remote meetings can support sleep, anxiety management, and emotional regulation between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dr. Anderson will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean combining client-centered listening with CBT tools and mindfulness practice to create a tailored plan.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful for fitting therapy into a busy week, shortening commute time, or keeping regular check-ins more consistent. Online work can make it easier to use homework, track progress, and keep therapy steady during life transitions.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he work with?

He addresses stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting and fatherhood concerns, ADHD, sleep problems, anger, and self-esteem, among other areas.

What is his therapeutic style?

He uses a practical, task-focused style that combines client-centered listening with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and solution-focused work to set and track achievable goals.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He brings 24 years of clinical experience, including roles in correctional settings, military behavioral health leadership, and public health service coordination.

What credentials does he hold and where is he based?

He is listed with the credentials LCSW and LICSW and is based in Maryland.

Are sessions offered in other languages or countries?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.

How does payment or cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with therapy?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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