Ranesa Bolander
MD, LCSW-C: Stress, anxiety, family and relationship care
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About
Ranesa Bolander, MD, LCSW-C, is a Maryland-licensed clinician with 27 years of professional experience. Her practice centers on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, and depression. She also supports individuals working through major life transitions and the practical and emotional challenges those changes bring.
Her areas of focus include adoption and foster care matters, autism and Asperger Syndrome, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, co-morbid conditions, codependency, commitment questions, communication problems, divorce and separation, and family of origin issues. Additional topics she addresses are fatherhood concerns, forgiveness, gender dysphoria, guilt and shame, and HIV and AIDS related issues.
Bolander emphasizes a collaborative stance that recognizes each person as the expert in their own story and draws on clients strengths to address what feels most challenging. She acknowledges that taking a first step toward change requires courage and offers steady professional support throughout that process.
Her areas of focus include adoption and foster care matters, autism and Asperger Syndrome, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, co-morbid conditions, codependency, commitment questions, communication problems, divorce and separation, and family of origin issues. Additional topics she addresses are fatherhood concerns, forgiveness, gender dysphoria, guilt and shame, and HIV and AIDS related issues.
Bolander emphasizes a collaborative stance that recognizes each person as the expert in their own story and draws on clients strengths to address what feels most challenging. She acknowledges that taking a first step toward change requires courage and offers steady professional support throughout that process.
- Location:
- Maryland, United States
- Years Experience:
- 27
- 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, Family conflicts, Depression, Coping with life changes
Other areas of experience: Blended family issues, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, HIV / AIDS, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Postpartum depression, Sexuality, Traumatic brain injury, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: MD LCSW-C 12312
- NPI Number: 1437334562
- License: LCSW-C (Maryland)
Remote care options and collaborative planning
Ranesa Bolander’s profile does not specify particular clinical approaches. In lieu of named modalities, she frames remote work as a collaborative process in which the therapist and client identify methods that fit the client’s goals and life circumstances. That orientation is applied to concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, depression, and coping with life changes.
Telehealth sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats are used to maintain regular contact, explore current concerns, and develop practical strategies together. The chosen communication channel is intended to match what works best for the client’s needs and schedule.
Clients who prefer a cooperative planning style may find this approach aligns with Bolander’s view that people bring strengths and expertise about their own stories. Remote work provides ways to address family dynamics, caregiving stresses, transitions, and other listed focus areas while maintaining an ongoing therapeutic collaboration.
What is Ranesa Bolander’s clinical experience?
She has 27 years of professional experience in clinical practice.
What credentials and license does she hold?
Ranesa Bolander holds MD and LCSW-C credentials and is licensed as MD LCSW-C 12312.
Which languages does she provide services in?
Services are provided in English.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is licensed in Maryland.
How can clients work with her remotely?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as communication options.
Does she accept international clients?
No. This profile indicates she does not accept international clients.
What does it cost to work with her?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with Ranesa Bolander?
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