Andrew Darby

LCSW-C, LCSW

Pronouns: He/Him

Executive Director

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Bio

Andrew's work has been shaped by watching the healing benefits that arise from connection, knowledge, awareness, and skills building. Andrew pulls from many frameworks including Psychodynamic, Mind-Body Medicine, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Somatic Experiencing to meet your needs.

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Andrew's clinical specialties include grief and loss, addictions, trauma, anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. His background includes individual and group therapy using an eclectic approach. Andrew was previously the Clinical Director at the Gaithersburg Kolmac Outpatient Recovery Center. Andrew is a Maryland board approved supervisor for both the Board of Social Work Examiners and the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists.

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A fun fact about Andrew is that he enjoys West Coast Swing dancing as a form of self care.

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Andrew has contracted with many therapists found on this website to offer specialized care for clients using a variety of clinical skills obtained from various backgrounds to suit the needs of each individual client. One thing in common with all of them is that they are compassionate, attentive, dedicated, curious, and open-minded.

Populations

BIPOC

ENM, Kink, and Poly

High Performance Careers

LGBTQIA+

Marginalized Communities

Military Individuals & Families

Age Groups

Adults

Children (6-12)

Adolescents (13+)

Specialties

Addiction

ADHD

Anxiety & Stress

Codependency

Depression & Mood Disorders

Exploration of Spiritual & Religious Beliefs

Gender Affirmative Care

Grief & Loss

Men's Issues

Mild Autism Spectrum

School & Learning Concerns

Sexuality

Post Traumatic Stress and Other Trauma

Women's Issues

Treatment Modalities

Psychodynamic Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Mind-Body Integrative Therapy

Mindfulness

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy

Types of Therapies

Couples

Groups

Individuals

Drug & Alcohol Evaluations

Psychological Evaluations

Gender Affirmative Surgical Evaluations and Letters

Appointment Availability

Type(s) of Sessions:

Hybrid (Telehealth and/or In-Person)

In-Person

Telehealth

Weekday:

Mornings

Afternoons

Evenings

Weekend:

Mornings

Afternoons

Evenings

In-Person Availability:

Silver Spring, Maryland

Telehealth Offered In:

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

California

Colorado

Connecticut

Delaware

District of Columbia

Florida

Georgia

Hawaii

Idaho

Illinois

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Maine

Maryland

Massachusetts

Michigan

Minnesota

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

Nevada

New Hampshire

New Jersey

New Mexico

New York

North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio

Oklahoma

Oregon

Pennsylvania

Rhode Island

South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

Washington

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming

American Samoa

Guam

Puerto Rico

Virgin Islands

This clinician has limited availability, but may be able to see you. Fill out the client questionnaire and we will alert you if this clinician is available.

Insurance & Billing

This therapist is an In-Network provider under Carefirst Blue Cross Blue Shield of Maryland for most clients who have a Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance plan. They are an Out of Network provider for all other insurance plans. This therapist is able to bill Out of Network insurance plans for clients to make reimbursement easier for them.

This therapist is an Out of Network provider with all insurance plans and provides Superbills for clients to submit to their insurance company for reimbursement.

This therapist is an Out of Network provider with all insurance plans. This therapist is able to bill Out of Network insurance plans for clients to make reimbursement easier for them.

This therapist is an In-Network provider under Carefirst Blue Cross Blue Shield of Maryland for most clients who have a Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance plan.

This therapist is an Out of Network provider for all other insurance plans. This therapist is able to provide Superbills for clients to submit to their insurance company for reimbursement.

Recent CEUs and Trainings

News Media Interviews: Benefits, Pitfalls and Ethics (5/3/2022)
Psychotherapy Networker Symposium- (3/13/2022)
7th Annual LGBTQi+ Conference (1/28/22)
Suicide Assessment And Prevention (12/13/21)
Training Ethics and Professionalism in Intervention and Case Management, Motivational Interviewing (8/22/21)
The Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Pandemic (8/17/21)
Community Reinforcement Approach Holistic Evidence-Based Framework for Young Adult Treatment (2/24/21)
Reconsolidating Trauma (2/23/21)
Express Yourself Tales from Internal Attachment Models (1/22/21)

Advanced Certifications

Maryland Board Approved Supervisor for Social Workers, Counselors, and Drug & Alcohol Counselors
Substance Use and Co-Occurring Diagnoses
Motivational Interviewing

Licensure

MD License #19434
CA License #99885