Anastasia Mercado

Anastasia Mercado, MD, LCPC, is a licensed therapist practicing in Maryland who works with people facing anxiety, depression, grief, and the stress of major life changes. She focuses on helping clients develop resilience, self-compassion, and practical coping strategies while attending to challenges such as ADHD, chronic illness, and relationship dynamics. Anastasia approaches clinical work with an emphasis on clear communication and collaborative planning.

Her practice aims to create a supportive space where individuals can explore emotions, process past wounds, and clarify personal values. She offers guidance on improving interpersonal patterns, addressing attachment and abandonment concerns, and navigating transitions like postpartum changes and midlife shifts. Anastasia integrates attention to mood disorders, panic symptoms, and trauma-related stress within a framework that respects each person’s experiences.

With three years of professional experience, Anastasia draws on a range of focus areas including caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, financial and occupational strain, and issues around isolation and forgiveness. She works in English and holds Maryland licensure (MD LCPC LC16624), providing an approach intended to empower clients to better understand themselves and to develop clearer strategies for moving forward.