PhD-level psychologist · bilingual · telehealth in 43+ states
You give everything your best. Your well-being deserves the same.
Dr. Rendon provides culturally-rooted, neurodivergent-affirming psychotherapy for high achieving professionals.
Ph.D. Level Psychologist
Beck Institute CBT Training
IOCDF ERP Training
Bilingual - English and Spanish
You've always been a trailblazer, in one way or another.
Maybe you were the first one in the family to go to college. Or the first one to consistently be a high earner. The first in your family to walk through doors that generations before you couldn’t open.
An immigrant, or a child of immigrants. A neurodivergent thinker. A person of color.
But with that accomplishment comes tremendous pressure not to mess it up. Do any of these show up in your life?
- A relentless inner critic that questions everything you achieve.
- An exhaustion that replaced the sense of purpose you used to have.
- A mask that you wear daily; a fear of being “found out”.
A relentless inner critic that questions everything you achieve.
An exhaustion that replaced the sense of purpose you used to find in your work.
A mask you wear daily — and a quiet fear of being "found out."
SPECIALTIES
Exceptional work deserves specific support.
I work with populations that high-demand environments tend to underserve. Learn more below.
Neurodivergent Professionals
You spot solutions others miss and care deeply about your work. But the hidden cost of masking and performing in neurotypical environments is real. Together we build strategies that work for you.
Latinx Professionals
You have learned to code-switch between worlds -at work, at home, in your community. I work with Latinx professionals navigating identity, acculturation, and the toll of being a first.
Scientists & Researchers
Your have a demanding path with very little space to acknowledge the pressure. I offer that space, for graduate students, postdocs, and established investigators at every career stage.
Civil Service Professionals
You are a government or multilateral development agency professional (World Bank, IDB, IMF,, PAHO). I bring cultural fluency and compassion to help you navigate moral injury and institutional disruption.
The hidden cost of masking and performing in neurotypical environments is real. Together we build strategies that work for you.
Therapy for Neurodivergent Professionals →I work with Latinx professionals navigating identity, acculturation, and the toll of being a first.
Therapy for Latinx Professionals →A demanding path with very little space to acknowledge the pressure. I offer that space, at every career stage.
Therapy for Scientists and Researchers →I bring cultural fluency and compassion to help you navigate moral injury and institutional disruption.
Therapy for Civil Service Professionals →HOW I WORK
Structured. Collaborative. Built around your specific goals.
My primary orientation is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Where clinically indicated, I draw on schema-informed and DBT skills to support you. I work with you individually to develop a treatment plan that is intentional and builds upon your strengths. Together we:
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Clarify your goals. What does 'better' look like for you, in your work, your relationships, your relationship with yourself?
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Understand and challenge patterns. We map the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors maintaining perfectionism, avoidance, overcompensation.
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Build and practice skills. We use and adjust tangible strategies to your pace and cognitive style.
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Track progress deliberately. We review goals periodically and update your plan as your needs evolve.
AREAS I WORK WITH
ABOUT DR. RENDON
Who I Am, Who I Serve
I’m Dr. María José Rendón, a licensed psychologist, and the founder of Potomac CBT Center.
I was born in Ecuador and have lived in the U.S. for over 20 years. I’ve navigated these systems as a bilingual immigrant, a first-generation professional, and a scientist-practitioner.
I offer CBT not just because the evidence supports it effectiveness, but because its goal-oriented approach reflects how I naturally work through problems. I find that structure, when offered with genuine care, is itself a form of respect. It is my way of saying that I take your time, your suffering, and your goals seriously.
For people who have spent years feeling stuck and wishing for guidance, I invite you to work with me to develop a clear framework and a concrete path forward.
LOGISTICS
Fees
INITIAL INTAKE
$350
90 minutes
INDIVIDUAL SESSION
$250
60 minutes
INDIVIDUAL SESSION
$230
45 minutes
Potomac CBT Center is a primarily fee-for-service and telehealth only practice. Dr. Rendon is licensed in MD, VA, and DC, and can work with patients across 43+ participating states nationwide.
Ready to see if this is the right fit?
The first step is a free 15-minute consultation. Let’s talk about your concerns and explore if my approach is the right match.
Questions first? hello@potomaccbt.com 240 200 0842