Kelsey Rood, LCPC

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

“It’s never too late to make a change. We can work together to understand the obstacles you face and move toward your goals.”

ABOUT Kelsey Rood

Kelsey works with children, teens, and adults, offering a supportive space to explore challenges and build confidence. She believes therapy works best when clients feel understood and involved in shaping their own goals.

Her approach is collaborative and personalized, with room for both practical skill-building and reflection. When helpful, family members may occasionally join an individual client’s session to support communication and progress.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Kelsey’s experience includes individual counseling, group counseling, clinical assessments, and treatment planning across a range of mental health concerns. Her postgraduate training focused on anxiety and OCD, including specialized approaches such as Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).

She has also presented at International OCD Foundation conferences. Her clinical work includes supporting clients with anxiety, panic, OCD, and PANDAS/PANS, with attention to how symptoms affect daily routines, relationships, and quality of life.

CLINICAL FOCUS

Kelsey helps clients understand the connections among thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based strategies, tailoring her approach to each person’s needs.

Together, clients and Kelsey identify obstacles, develop coping skills, and work toward meaningful goals. She helps clients build confidence in responding to difficult emotions and navigating everyday challenges.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Maryland
Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Johns Hopkins University
Bachelors in Psychology, Towson University
Postgraduate training focused on anxiety and OCD, including CBT, ERP, and ACT

Common Areas of Support

Anxiety, panic, OCD, PANDAS/PANS, and coping skills

Therapeutic Approach

Collaborative and individualized, incorporating CBT, ERP, DBT, and mindfulness

Works With

Children, teens, and adults

Services Offered

Individual therapy, with occasional family participation when helpful

Locations & Appointments

In person in Rockville; virtual throughout Maryland

Find the Right Fit

Our care team guides consultations and clinician matching to help you find the best fit for your unique needs, goals, and preferences.

Testimonials

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The therapists take the time to truly understand your situation and provide thoughtful, practical guidance that’s tailored to your individual needs instead of using a one-size-fits-all approach. Scheduling has been easy, communication is excellent, and every interaction has been positive.

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APPOINTMENT

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LOCATIONS

Rockville

In-person

Gaithersburg

In-person

Germantown

In-Person

Virtual

Available throughout DC, MD, VA, and other states based on clinician licensure.

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Phone Number

(301) 769-5878

Email Address

info@washington-psychwellness.com

Locations

845-F Quince Orchard Boulevard, Gaithersburg, MD

1395 Piccard Dr Suite 110, Rockville, MD 20850

Germantown

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