Specialized, Evidence-Based Therapy for OCD and Anxiety Disorders in Southern Frederick County, MD
Developing Perseverance, Resilience and Valued Living
At the Anxiety and Behavioral Health Center, we provide compassionate, collaborative, and evidence-based care to foster meaningful change and lasting growth.
Whether you’re seeking support after a diagnosis or struggling with anxiety and distress that’s starting to interfere with your life, we’ll work together to create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your unique needs.
Our doctoral-level clinicians provide expert therapy for children, adolescents, and adults with OCD, anxiety, and related disorders across Frederick, Carroll, Howard, and Montgomery counties in Maryland. We also offer telehealth services in all PSYPACT states.
Our Specialties
We specialize in cognitive-behavioral therapies proven effective in treating OCD and anxiety-related disorders. Our approach combines research-backed interventions with flexibility and a deep respect for each person’s individual differences.
Anxiety Disorders
Dealing with anxiety can be exhausting and get in the way of your life. We’re here to help you regain control and reconnect with what matters most.
Learn MoreOCD
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder can feel like you’re trapped in a cycle you can’t escape. We will work together to help you break free and get back to fully living your life.
Learn MoreTrauma & PTSD
Trauma can leave lasting effects, making it hard to move forward. We can help you process painful memories and take meaningful steps toward healing.
Learn MoreOur Frederick-based psychologists are committed to a collaborative, goal-driven approach, ensuring transparency and measurement-based outcomes.
Start with a no-cost consultation call to discuss your needs and start building a life rooted in resilience and purpose.
How We Can Help
Is anxiety getting in the way of your life? Have you tried talk therapy but felt it didn’t help? Maybe you’re struggling to find the right support—whether for yourself or a loved one. So, what makes us different?
We stay at the forefront of research and evidence-based interventions to ensure the highest level of expert care. All of services—individual therapy, group therapy, parent training, SPACE treatment, and consultations—employ research-backed techniques to reach your personal goals.
Our team has advanced education, with over five years of graduate studies, plus specialized certifications in treating OCD, anxiety, and related disorders.
Our clients understand that progress is not linear and are motivated to work collaboratively to overcome anxiety and make active changes in their lives.
Our approach integrates the fidelity of evidence-based treatments with a compassionate understanding of each client’s unique differences, strengths, and experiences.
Our Expert Team
Christina Brooks, Psy.D.
Specializes in evidence-based care for anxiety and OCD, bringing warmth, creativity, and collaboration to support lasting change and growth.
Bonnie Thurston-Snoha, Ph.D.
Focused primarily on trauma and PTSD, offers a collaborative, structured approach to ensure each therapy process is effective and achieves maximum outcomes.
Publications & Contributions
Ready to Get Started?
Whether you’re looking for therapy in Ijamsville, Urbana, or Frederick, MD, for yourself, your child, or your adolescent, we’re here to help. We also provide specialized treatment through telehealth across all PSYPACT states, making expert care accessible no matter where you are.
1
Schedule a No-Cost Phone Consultation
Start with a 20-minute call to assess your needs and service availability. If there’s a waitlist, you can register, and we’ll reach out when an opening becomes available.
2
Meet for an In-Person Intake Session
During our 90-minute intake, we will gather a complete history and current symptoms through clinical interviews and measures, and define treatment goals.
3
Receive a Personalized Treatment Plan
We’ll provide a clear framework to help you understand your symptoms and discuss our recommended course of treatment tailored to your needs.