Therapist profile
Ada Guiselle Rodriguez, Psychologist
Maryland
Psychologist - Anger and mood concerns
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- CredentialsPsychologist
- LicensePsychologist, Maryland / 04628
- NPI1578889978
- Experience20 years
- LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
- LocationMaryland
About
- Anger management
- Stress reduction
- Self esteem work
About Ada
Ada Guiselle Rodriguez is a Psychologist licensed in Maryland with 20 years of professional experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. She speaks English and Spanish and aims to help people notice strengths they already have.
Her approach is practical and straightforward. She treats anger as a problem to be understood and managed, not a personal failing. Sessions focus on what happens day to day - triggers, reactions, and small changes that reduce snapping, built-up resentment, or workplace frustration.
Rodriguez helps people build clearer communication habits and address feelings of guilt, shame, or isolation. She supports clients who want to reconnect with a sense of purpose or cope with mood shifts. Conversations are used to identify patterns and develop simple strategies to handle tense moments.
She emphasizes collaboration: the person is treated as the expert on their life while the therapist offers tools and perspective. That can look like planning specific responses to triggers, practicing ways to express frustration, or setting small goals to rebuild confidence.
Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. Her work is aimed at steady, manageable change rather than quick fixes, and she acknowledges that taking the first step often takes courage.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Rodriguez uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address anger and mood concerns. One approach emphasizes understanding triggers and automatic reactions. It helps people notice what leads to sudden anger and practice alternative responses that feel manageable. Another common technique focuses on communication skills and assertive expression. This involves learning specific phrases and timing strategies to express frustration without escalating conflict, which can help at work or at home. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Rodriguez collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, daily routines, and how they respond to new strategies. She checks progress and adjusts the plan as needed. Confirm the current online session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make therapy easier to fold into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Ask about session length and whether video or audio suits your needs when you schedule.Areas of focus
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English, Spanish
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions focus on practical steps: identifying triggers, changing reactions, and building communication habits over time.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience as a psychologist.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Psychologist licensed in Maryland.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can I work with her from another country?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.