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.
Supporting trailblazers in the DC Metro area and 43 states nationwide via telehealth
Ph.D. Level Psychologist
Licensed in MD, VA, and DC
Beck Institute CBT Training
Structured, evidence-based care
IOCDF ERP Training
Specialized OCD treatment
Bilingual - English and Spanish
Cultural fluency, not just translation
You've spent your whole life climbing. But the higher you got, the less solid the ground felt.
In one way or another, you have been a trailblazer. Maybe you were the first in your family to go to college or establish yourself as a professional. Maybe you made a pathway in spaces that were not built with you in mind. As a first-generation professional, a neurodivergent thinker, an immigrant, or a person of color.
But with that accomplishment comes pressure not to mess it up. Does any of this sound familiar?
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, along with a fear of being "found out."
These are not character flaws. They are the predictable outcomes of navigating high-demand environments that are not build for you.
You need a framework, solid tools, and support to face these challenges. These are the pillars I bring to our work.
SPECIALTIES
Exceptional work deserves specific support.
My practice is built around populations that high-demand environments tend to underserve. See if you recognize yourself here:
Neurodivergent Professionals
You spot solutions others miss and care deeply about your work. But the hidden cost of masking, pacing, and performing in neurotypical environments is real. Together we build strategies that work with your brain, not against it.
Latinx Professionals
You have learned to move between worlds with contrasting values -at work, at home, in your community. That kind of code-switching takes a toll. I work with Latinx professionals navigating identity, acculturation, and the pressure of being a first.
Scientists & Researchers
Your path demands excellence in research, writing, and navigating complex hierarchies, often 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 civil servant or a professional at a multilateral development agency (World Bank, IDB, IMF,, PAHO) navigating moral injury, institutional disruption, and the weight of a vocation-driven career. I bring cultural fluency and clinical training suited to this specific experience.
HOW I WORK
Structured. Collaborative. Built around your specific goals.
I work with you on an individual basis to develop a treatment plan that is intentional, structured, and adjusts to your pace and resources. Together we:
- Clarify your goals. What does ‘better’ look like for you, in your work, your relationships, your relationship with yourself?
- Understand and challenge patterns. We map and examine the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors maintaining perfectionism, avoidance, overcompensation.
- Build and practice skills. Concrete strategies adjusted to your pace and your cognitive style.
- Track progress deliberately. We review goals periodically and update your plan as your needs evolve.
My primary orientation is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Where clinically indicated, I draw on schema-informed approaches and DBT skills within that CBT framework.
Ready to see if this is the right fit?
AREAS I WORK WITH
ABOUT DR. RENDON
Who I Am, Who I Serve
I’m Dr. Maria Jose Rendon, 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 chose to specialize as a cognitive behavioral therapist not just because the evidence supports it effectiveness, but because its structured, goal-oriented approach reflects how I naturally think and 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. A limited number of spots are available for clients using insurance. All sessions are conducted via telehealth via secure, HIPAA-compliant video.
Dr. Rendon is licensed in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington 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. I’d love to hear what you’re looking for and explore with you if my approach is the right match.
Questions first? hello@potomaccbt.com 240 200 0842