Shreya Patel Hessler, Psy.D., LLC
Licensed Psychologist
2021-A Emmorton Road Suite 210
Bel Air, Maryland 21015
(410) 812-2279
drshreyahessler(@)gmail.com

Dr. Hessler specializes in the identification and treatment of anxiety disorders, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder, depression, and behavioral disorders. She is trained in cognitive-behavioral and applied behavioral therapy for the treatment of children, adolescents, and adults. Dr. Hessler uses a comprehensive approach in working with clients. After a thorough diagnostic interview, clients collaborate with Dr. Hessler to create a treatment plan that target specific symptoms.  

Dr. Hessler's Specialties include:

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Anxiety Disorders (i.e. OCD, Social Phobias, PTSD)
Anger Management
Behavior Disorders
Depression and other Mood Disorders
Developmental Disabilities
Executive Functioning and Organizational Problems

When Should I Seek Therapy?

People seek psychotherapy for a variety of reasons.  Often when individuals feel symptoms of stress, depressed mood, anxiety, and/or anger that interfere with everyday functioning or interpersonal relationships, treatment can help.

The decision to seek mental health services is often not easy to make.  But the benefits of therapy can far outweigh the initial apprehension. And when your child or family’s well being is at stake nothing can be more critical than getting the tools needed.  

What is cognitive behavioral therapy?

Cognitive behavioral therapy conceptualizes mental health symptoms in four key areas. Clients working with Dr. Hessler will learn to understand their symptoms in terms of their thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and physiological responses. Therapy sessions include strategies to combat negative symptoms in each domain and Dr. Hessler works to empower clients to use these strategies as it applies to their everyday lives.  Working with Dr. Hessler clients learn the tools necessary to cope with and overcome their symptoms.

What Should I Expect the First Session?

Clients meet with Dr. Hessler for a detailed interview where a history of development is taken, current symptoms are assessed, and target goals are formulated. In the case of working with children, Dr. Hessler meets with parents first and schedules a separate individual session where children can begin developing rapport. This allows sensitive information to be passed freely between Dr. Hessler and parents and also allows for a development of an initial treatment plan.

Course of Therapy and Treatment

The length of therapy depends on the individual and his/her needs.  Initially, weekly sessions are recommended to establish the therapeutic relationship and work on targeted symptoms. In the case of children and adolescents, Dr. Hessler collaborates with teachers, tutors, and school administrators to use an interdisciplinary approach to treatment. She participates in school observations and Individualized Educational Plan meetings to help child and adolescent clients succeed in the classroom. Dr. Hessler teaches clients strategies that can be used to reduce and even eliminate symptoms. 

Comprehensive Psychological Evaluations

Dr. Hessler conducts comprehensive psychological evaluations to diagnose symptoms and develop treatment plans. When there are concerns about academic functioning, Dr. Hessler, collaborates with educational specialist Susan Schapiro Nevins, M.S., to identify learning disabilities.

To make an appointment, call 410-812-2279