Angelique Fontaine , MD, LCSW-C

Angelique Fontaine, MD, LCSW-C, brings a compassionate, trauma-informed approach to clinical social work in Maryland. She combines medical training reflected by the MD designation - Doctor of Medicine - with her clinical social work license, LCSW-C, to support clients navigating a range of emotional and relational challenges. She earned a Master of Social Work from Simmons University in Boston and has worked directly with people facing anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns, domestic violence, and trauma.

Her practice emphasizes empathy, respect, and dignity for each person who seeks help. Angelique uses evidence-based strategies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to address symptoms and underlying patterns. Her style is trauma-informed and client-centered, focusing on practical skills and insight to help individuals make meaningful change. She recognizes that reaching out for support takes courage and approaches each therapeutic relationship with patience and collaboration.

Angelique aims to create a supportive space where clients can explore coping strategies, process difficult experiences, and work toward improved functioning and well-being. She welcomes the opportunity to partner with people who are ready to take steps toward healing and growth.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It uses practical exercises and skill-building to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression and to support better everyday functioning.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is a trauma-focused approach that supports processing distressing memories and reducing their emotional impact. It can be useful for people coping with past trauma and related symptoms.

Motivational Interviewing centers on exploring a person's readiness for change and strengthening their own motivation. It is often helpful when addressing ambivalence about behavior change, such as in substance use or other habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Angelique works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences and to adapt techniques so treatment feels aligned with each person's circumstances.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, over the phone, via live chat, or through text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, maintain continuity of care, and access support from a licensed professional without traveling to an office.