Dr. Robert Chase

Robert Chase, PhD – Clinical Psychologist & Neuropsychologist

Helping You Understand Your Brain to Change Your Life: Now seeing clients at Kentlands Psychotherapy in Gaithersburg, Maryland

For over 30 years, Dr. Robert Chase has helped children, adolescents, adults, and families break free from the patterns that keep them stuck. As both a licensed clinical psychologist and clinical neuropsychologist, Dr. Chase brings a unique understanding of how the brain works—and how to work with your brain to create lasting change.

A Different Approach to Therapy

Dr. Chase’s approach is grounded in a simple but powerful truth: your struggles don’t mean something is wrong with you. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, or motivation difficulties, you’re experiencing normal human challenges—often complicated by coping strategies that no longer serve you.

What makes Dr. Chase’s work distinctive is his integration of neuropsychology with practical therapeutic techniques. He helps clients understand the “why” behind their patterns, then uses targeted methods—including relaxation training and conversational hypnosis—to address the automatic emotional and motivational patterns that keep you from moving forward.

Creating Safety, Trust, and Real Understanding

Dr. Chase is committed to building therapeutic relationships where clients feel genuinely safe, heard, valued, and understood. He works to reduce the anxiety and shame that often accompany mental health struggles by helping you see your concerns with compassion and clarity. His goal isn’t just insight—it’s rapid and lasting change that helps you live the life you want.

Areas of Expertise

Dr. Chase specializes in treating:

• ADHD – Clinical assessment and treatment for children, teens, and adults
• Anxiety Disorders – Including panic attacks, specific phobias, and generalized anxiety
• Depression and Mood Disorders – Addressing low mood, motivation difficulties, and low self-esteem
• OCD – Obsessive-compulsive behaviors and intrusive thoughts
• Autism Spectrum Disorders – Support for individuals and families
• Learning Disorders – Comprehensive evaluation and intervention strategies

Extensive Training and Experience

Dr. Chase earned his BA in Psychology from Vassar College and his PhD in Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. He completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Neuropsychology at the JFK-Johnson Rehabilitation Institute, receiving specialized training in how brain function affects behavior, emotions, and learning.

Over his distinguished career, Dr. Chase has worked at some of the region’s most respected practices, including The Stixrud Group and the Chesapeake Center for ADHD, Learning, and Behavioral Health. He has delivered numerous professional lectures, seminars, and educational workshops and is available for speaking engagements with schools, organizations, and community groups.

Credentials:

• Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Maryland
• PSYPact credentialed (providing teletherapy across participating states)
• Clinical Neuropsychologist
• 30+ years of clinical experience

Now Accepting New Clients

Dr. Chase is currently accepting new clients for individual therapy at Kentlands Psychotherapy. He offers both in-person sessions at our Gaithersburg office and virtual teletherapy appointments.

To schedule an appointment or learn more, call (240) 252-3349.

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Former patients of Dr. Chase: We’re pleased to welcome Dr. Robert Chase to Kentlands Psychotherapy. If you’ve worked with Dr. Chase previously at the Chesapeake Center for ADHD, Learning, and Behavioral Health, he is now available to continue your care at our practice in Gaithersburg, Maryland.