Anastasia Mercado
Evidence-based support for growth through life’s challenges
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About
Anastasia Mercado, MD, LCPC is a licensed therapist in Maryland who supports adults navigating complicated emotional experiences and everyday pressures. With an approach grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques, she helps clients strengthen resilience, practice self-compassion, and build practical coping strategies for concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief, and major life transitions.
Her work emphasizes creating a steady, supportive space where individuals can explore thoughts and feelings, make sense of past experiences, and move toward meaningful personal growth. She partners with clients to deepen self-understanding, improve communication, and develop healthier patterns in relationships and social dynamics.
Anastasia also brings attention to stress management, workplace challenges, and women’s mental health, while tailoring care to each person’s goals, strengths, and circumstances. She works collaboratively and compassionately, helping clients clarify what they want to change and take steps toward greater emotional balance and day-to-day well-being.
Her work emphasizes creating a steady, supportive space where individuals can explore thoughts and feelings, make sense of past experiences, and move toward meaningful personal growth. She partners with clients to deepen self-understanding, improve communication, and develop healthier patterns in relationships and social dynamics.
Anastasia also brings attention to stress management, workplace challenges, and women’s mental health, while tailoring care to each person’s goals, strengths, and circumstances. She works collaboratively and compassionately, helping clients clarify what they want to change and take steps toward greater emotional balance and day-to-day well-being.
- Location:
- Maryland, United States
- Years Experience:
- 3
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Depression, Coping with life changes, ADHD
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Attachment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Forgiveness, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Traumatic brain injury, Trichotillomania, Workplace issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: MD LCPC LC16624
- NPI Number: 1659132488
- License: LCPC (Maryland)
Evidence-Based Support, Designed for Online Care
Anastasia Mercado uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients build resilience and coping strategies for concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions. In practice, this means using structured, research-informed methods that help identify patterns, strengthen emotional regulation, and turn insight into day-to-day skills that can be used at home, at work, and in relationships.Her approach also emphasizes self-compassion and personal growth, helping clients explore inner experiences, make sense of past wounds, and develop healthier relationship patterns. For many people, this can include learning clearer communication, working through social dynamics, and creating more supportive routines during periods of change.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Anastasia works collaboratively, taking time to understand each client’s goals, preferences, and strengths so therapy feels practical, personalized, and focused on what matters most to the client.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, maintain continuity during transitions, and access support in a format that feels most comfortable.
How much experience does Anastasia Mercado have?
Anastasia Mercado has 3 years of experience supporting clients in therapy.
Is Anastasia Mercado a licensed therapist?
Yes. Anastasia Mercado holds the credentials MD and LCPC. She is licensed as an MD LCPC in Maryland (license number LC16624).
In which languages does Anastasia Mercado provide therapy?
Anastasia Mercado provides therapy in English.
Where is Anastasia Mercado located?
Anastasia Mercado is located in Maryland.
How can I work with Anastasia Mercado as my therapist?
You can work with Anastasia Mercado through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and what is available.
Does Anastasia Mercado work with international clients?
No. Anastasia Mercado does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Anastasia Mercado cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the “Start Therapy” button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.