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.
You may be recognizing yourself here:
- A loud inner critic that discounts everything you achieve.
- Feeling exhausted, unable to find joy in work that you prized
- Wearing a mask, fearful that you will be “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
I work with adults navigating high achievement, cultural identity, and neurodivergence.
Select the description that resonates most to learn more about working together.
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 & BIPOC Professionals
You have learned to move between worlds — at work, at home, in your community. That kind of code-switching takes a toll that is rarely named. I work with Latinx and BIPOC 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 work with graduate students, postdocs, and established investigators at all career stages.
Multilateral Development Professionals
Staff at the World Bank, IDB, IMF, and PAHO carry high-stakes work, international relocation, G-4 visa complexity, and profound institutional disruption. I bring cultural fluency and clinical training suited to this population’s 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
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.
INVESTMENT IN CARE
Fees
Initial Intake
$400
90 min
Individual Session
$250
60 min
Individual Session
$230
45 min
My practice is primarily fee-for-service. A limited number of spots are available for clients using insurance. All major credit cards and HSA/FSA cards are accepted.
Remote Services Nationwide
- Potomac CBT Center is a fully telehealth practice.
- All sessions are conducted via secure, HIPAA-compliant video, designed to fit the schedules of professionals who travel, relocate, or simply prefer the efficiency of remote care.
- Dr. Rendon is licensed in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC, and holds a PSYPACT authorization that allows her to provide psychotherapy 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