Thompson C. Ritchie Carefirst

Dr. Thompson Ritchie, a licensed clinical psychologist, specializes in supporting patients through significant life transitions, such as adjusting to a career, marriage, parenting, or divorce. He helps patients explore important emotions and relationships in their lives, and is experienced in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health symptoms. Dr. Ritchie's approach is rooted in relational psychology, which emphasizes the importance of interpersonal connections in managing emotional health. He also provides cognitive behavioral therapy to help manage stressful thoughts, feelings, and behavior. The practice offers in-person and telehealth sessions, and Dr. Ritchie has extensive experience in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. He specializes in helping late-diagnosed neurodivergent individuals and victims of narcissistic abuse. Dr. Ritchie works directly with parents and caregivers to help them manage difficult behavior in their children, set boundaries and communicate clearly, and address broad and sometimes multi-generational issues that can impact the emotional health of an entire family.