Kessler Bickford

Kessler Bickford, LCPC, brings over 11 years of experience as a psychotherapist and anxiety specialist, coupled with 11 years as an editor for Chesapeake Life magazine, to every therapy session. Their preferred modality, Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP), is proven to deliver effective, lasting results. By helping clients access and process buried emotions through identifying and addressing defense mechanisms, ISTDP leads to decreased anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and physical ailments. Bickford forges a powerful alliance with clients, walking alongside them as they navigate their emotions, leading to increased confidence, peace, and security.

ISTDP also offers practical benefits, as it saves time and money compared to traditional psychotherapy. With a focus on being simple, short, and cost-effective, ISTDP reduces core issues in minimal sessions.