Edward Schultze , MD, LCPC, LPC

Edward Schultze, MD, LCPC, LPC, is a licensed counselor based in Maryland with 30 years of clinical experience. He has extensive experience addressing abuse and trauma as well as a broad range of personal challenges and mental health conditions. MD indicates a medical degree, while LCPC and LPC are licensed counselor credentials in clinical practice.

He spent many years working in a special education school, supporting adolescents and their families, before transitioning to private practice close to ten years ago. Since that shift he has focused primarily on one-on-one work with adults of all ages, bringing practical skills developed over decades in educational and clinical settings.

Those he currently works with would likely describe him as easy-going, supportive, informal, practical and nonjudgmental. He expresses considerable respect for anyone who chooses to pause and address issues that may affect quality of life, recognizing that this step takes courage, openness and hopefulness.

He draws on a range of evidence-based techniques, and places the therapeutic relationship and collaborative partnership at the center of work. Although psychodynamically oriented, he often prioritizes changing behavior and shifting thought patterns in the here and now to meet immediate needs. He adapted his practice to provide remote services during the pandemic and found them effective and practical. He welcomes questions from those exploring therapy.

Psychodynamic and Cognitive-Behavioral Approaches for Online Therapy

Edward Schultze commonly integrates psychodynamic work and cognitive-behavioral techniques in remote sessions. Psychodynamic work explores patterns that emerge from past experiences and relationships, helping clients understand how those patterns influence current feelings and interactions. This approach can be useful for addressing longstanding relational issues, trauma-related themes, and deeper emotional patterns.

Cognitive-behavioral approaches focus on changing unhelpful thinking and behavior in the here and now, using practical strategies and skill-building to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. This method is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and coping with life changes, and can include behavioral experiments, thought reframing, and skills practice.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He works with each person to identify goals, preferences, and needs, then tailors interventions so therapy feels useful and achievable. The practical benefits of online therapy include greater scheduling flexibility and easier access to sessions from home or work. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer different ways to connect, making it possible to continue consistent care while fitting therapy into a busy life.