Dr. Astra Brantley
Strength-based support for life’s hardest moments
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About
Dr. Astra Brantley, MD, is licensed in Maryland and brings 25 years of professional experience supporting adults through emotional and life challenges. Her work commonly focuses on stress and anxiety, relationship concerns, grief and loss, and depression, with additional attention to concerns such as caregiver stress, compassion fatigue, isolation and loneliness, communication difficulties, and life transitions across adulthood and aging.
Dr. Brantley approaches therapy with the belief that each person is the expert on their own story. She helps clients identify and build on existing strengths so they can navigate what feels difficult with greater clarity and confidence. Whether someone is coping with a major change, feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve them, or looking for steadier ways to manage day-to-day pressures, she offers steady support while encouraging meaningful, practical steps forward.
She recognizes that reaching out for help often takes courage, especially when the goal is a more fulfilling and satisfying life. Dr. Brantley aims to provide a supportive space where clients can feel empowered as they explore what they want to change and how they want to grow.
Dr. Brantley approaches therapy with the belief that each person is the expert on their own story. She helps clients identify and build on existing strengths so they can navigate what feels difficult with greater clarity and confidence. Whether someone is coping with a major change, feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve them, or looking for steadier ways to manage day-to-day pressures, she offers steady support while encouraging meaningful, practical steps forward.
She recognizes that reaching out for help often takes courage, especially when the goal is a more fulfilling and satisfying life. Dr. Brantley aims to provide a supportive space where clients can feel empowered as they explore what they want to change and how they want to grow.
- Location:
- Maryland, United States
- Years Experience:
- 25
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Grief, Depression, Compassion fatigue
Other areas of experience: Blended family issues, Codependency, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, Forgiveness, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Workplace issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: MD Psychologist 02035
- NPI Number: 1114955648
- License: Psychologist (Maryland)
Evidence-based care, thoughtfully adapted for online therapy
Dr. Astra Brantley uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients work through concerns such as stress and anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship challenges. Many evidence-based approaches focus on identifying unhelpful patterns in thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, then practicing new skills that support steadier mood and clearer decision-making. This kind of structured work can be especially helpful when stress feels constant or when worries start to interfere with daily life.Another common evidence-based focus is strengthening coping strategies during major life transitions, including grief and loss. Therapy can offer a place to process what has changed, make room for difficult emotions, and build routines and supports that fit the client’s current season of life. For relationship concerns, evidence-based work often emphasizes communication skills, boundaries, and practical problem-solving to reduce repeated conflict and support healthier connection.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Dr. Brantley collaborates with clients to clarify goals, understand preferences, and choose strategies that feel realistic and supportive.
Online therapy makes it easier to access help in a way that fits real schedules. Sessions may take place through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for clients balancing work, caregiving, or other responsibilities.
How much experience does Dr. Astra Brantley have?
Dr. Astra Brantley has 25 years of professional experience.
Is Dr. Astra Brantley a licensed therapist?
Yes. Dr. Astra Brantley holds an MD credential and is licensed in Maryland. License details: MD Psychologist 02035.
In which languages does Dr. Astra Brantley provide therapy?
Dr. Astra Brantley provides therapy in English.
Where is Dr. Astra Brantley located?
Dr. Astra Brantley is located in Maryland.
How can I work with Dr. Astra Brantley as my therapist?
You can work with Dr. Astra Brantley through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and what is available.
Does Dr. Astra Brantley work with international clients?
No. Dr. Astra Brantley does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dr. Astra Brantley cost?
The cost of therapy can vary based 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.