Rosalee Sickenberger – Accepting New Clients
Rosalee Sickenberger
Specialist in Eating Disorders, Neurodivergence, & Military Family Dynamics
Insurance: Cigna, BCBS, Johns Hopkins EHP, and Aetna
Location: In-person (Catonsville Office) and Virtual
Expert Support for Resilient Living
My name is Rosalee (she/her), and I am a specialist dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate life’s most complex transitions and identity shifts. I became a therapist because I am deeply motivated by the science of change—helping people move from a place of uncertainty to one of profound clarity and resilience. To further deepen my clinical expertise, I am currently pursuing my Doctorate of Traumatology, an advanced specialization that allows me to provide the highest level of evidence-based care for clients navigating the long-term effects of trauma and high-stress environments.
Specialized Expertise: Eating Disorders & Body Image
I provide expert, compassionate support for individuals navigating their relationship with food and body image. I specialize in treating Eating Disorders with a focus on sustainable recovery, helping clients dismantle the patterns that keep them stuck and rebuilding a sense of peace with their physical selves. My goal is to move beyond the surface symptoms to address the underlying emotional needs, fostering a healthy, grounded relationship with the self.
Neuro-Affirming Care: Autism & ADHD
I am a specialist in Neuro-affirming therapy, working extensively with clients on the autism spectrum, those with ADHD, and other neurodivergent experiences. Rather than focusing on “compliance,” I work with my clients to understand their unique brain wiring. We collaboratively build systems that honor their neurodivergence, reduce burnout, and increase self-advocacy across the lifespan.
Expertise in Military Life & Complex Family Dynamics
My clinical perspective is deeply shaped by my lived experience as a military spouse, mother, and stepmother. I am an expert in the unique pressures of military life—frequent transitions, high-stakes uncertainty, and the constant need for flexibility. I bring this grounded, authentic perspective to my work with couples and families, helping them build strong support systems that can withstand the unique demands of high-stress lifestyles and non-traditional family structures.
An Integrative, Evidence-Based Approach
I utilize a sophisticated, eclectic framework to ensure therapy is as unique as the person sitting across from me. I am an expert in blending the following modalities for lasting change:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): To restructure thought patterns and build practical life skills.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): To enhance emotional regulation and distress tolerance.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): To foster psychological flexibility and values-driven action.
Who I Work With
I am one of the few clinicians comfortable and experienced in working across the entire lifespan, from young children to older adults. Whether I am working with an individual, a couple, or a family, my goal is to provide an inclusive, affirming space where every voice is heard.
Primary Specializations
Advanced Trauma & Recovery
Eating Disorder Recovery & Body Image Support
Neuro-Affirming Therapy (Autism & ADHD)
Military Family Life & Spouse Support
Blended Family Dynamics & Step-Parenting
Anxiety, Depression, & Complex Mood Management
Lifespan Therapy (Children through Older Adults)
Couples Counseling
Just for Fun
Outside of the therapy room, you can find me enjoying my serious love for German Shepherds, reading purely for pleasure, and spending as much time outdoors as possible when the Maryland weather cooperates!