Online Therapy in Maryland

Derica Blackmon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) providing telehealth therapy in Maryland through Empower Psychotherapy. She works with young adults and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. Her approach is collaborative, compassionate, and culturally responsive, with care tailored to each client’s needs and goals. Derica draws from CBT, ACT, DBT skills, Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness, and family systems strategies to help clients manage emotions, strengthen boundaries, improve communication, and build confidence. She earned her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Kentucky and brings experience in outpatient therapy, telehealth, medical social work, and behavioral health, along with 12 years in elementary education.