Dr.Brian A Sharpless

Hello! As a clinical psychologist (PhD) trained at Penn State and the University of Pennsylvania, I help with challenges such as anxiety and trauma. However, I specialize in treating personality disorders (e.g., borderline, narcissistic), sleep issues (e.g., insomnia, sleep paralysis), and complex, rare, or treatment-resistant conditions. Beyond therapy, I offer in-depth diagnostic assessments to clarify problems and facilitate effective treatment planning. I also provide ongoing supervision and therapy to fellow therapists. Licensed in Maryland and Virginia with PSYPACT, I can deliver secure telehealth to most US states and DC. I keep my practice cutting-edge through ongoing research, teaching, and writing. Along with training therapists at several universities (e.g., Penn State) and supervising clinicians on NIMH-funded grants, I have more than 55 professional publications. These include three books for Oxford University Press and one for Chicago Review Press. When choosing a therapist, it's important to find one who matches your needs, feels comfortable to talk to, listens carefully, and takes your problems seriously. They should also respect your freedom to live your life as you see fit. Good therapy is always focused on your needs and never the wishes, personal beliefs, or expectations of the therapist.

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