Dr. Mehrit Tekeste is a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of Maryland and a member of PSYPACT, which authorizes her to provide telehealth services to clients in over 30 participating states. This allows for flexible, accessible care for individuals seeking virtual therapy across state lines.

Dr. Tekeste earned her B.A. in Psychology from American University, and her M.A. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from The George Washington University. She has received advanced clinical training in a range of settings, including college counseling centers, a community-based mental health clinic, and a substance use treatment facility.

She offers both short- and long-term individual therapy and comprehensive psychological assessments, working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. Her clinical focus includes:

• Anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns

• Complex grief and loss

• ADHD and executive function challenges

• Childhood trauma and relational trauma

• Interpersonal and family conflict

• Bi- and multicultural identity development and adjustment

• Intergenerational and racial/cultural trauma

• Life transitions and adjustment challenges

In addition to her therapy work, Dr. Tekeste conducts psychoeducational and psychological assessments across the lifespan, supporting individuals facing emotional, behavioral, or academic difficulties, including ADHD and learning differences.

Her approach is collaborative, holistic, and culturally attuned, integrating techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), family systems theory, and multicultural counseling. She is committed to honoring each client’s cultural identity, lived experience, and personal values in the healing process.