Licensed to practice in 2 states and accepts 48 insurances. Specializes in Addiction, Trauma and PTSD, Military/Veterans and 9 more.
Clients say this provider is
Hello! My name is Douglas Starliper and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) licensed to practice psychotherapy in both Maryland and Virginia! Before becoming a licensed therapist, I spent a career as a Paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division where I deployed four times. The struggles many Veterans are facing today are what galvanized my interest and desire to begin my 2nd career as a therapist. I utilized my GI bill to complete my undergraduate degree at McDaniel College in Westminster, MD and my graduate degree at University of Maryland Baltimore. I recently completed the supervised portion of my career and am currently fully licensed to practice independently as a LCSW-C.
Your first session will fully cater to what we clinicians refer to as the "therapeutic alliance" or "rapport", while completing the bio-psycho-social assessment process (BPS).
My greatest strengths come from my lived experiences. I have the ability to place myself in the shoes of many of my clients and am able to empathize more deeply with them, and their experiences.
I work extremely well with military and veterans as a therapist with a prior career as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division who experienced four combat deployments. Furthermore, I have extensive experience in substance use disorder (SUD), trauma, depression, anxiety, and personality disorders. I do not see clients under 18 years of age, nor do I work with couples.
Cash - $100 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
CareFirst
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid
Kaiser Permanente - Medicare
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
CBT is my overall approach in changing harmful thoughts, behaviors, and emotions.
I don't often use DBT, but it has been helpful with clients I have seen for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and troubles with emotional regulation.
I began utilizing Motivational Interviewing (MI) during my graduate school internship and use it currently in my client-centered, strengths-based approaches to therapy.
I utilize numerous trauma-focused therapies with first responders and veterans and am specifically trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for trauma.
Prolonged Exposure Therapy--and general exposure therapy--is my primary modality for helping those who suffer from anxiety and panic disorders.
13 ratings with written reviews
August 12, 2026
Doug is an excellent counsellor. He is very easy to talk to and genuinely relatable, which makes it comfortable to be open and honest. He is knowledgeable about the areas I’m working through and, rather than just offering advice, provides practical, real-life solutions that I can actually apply. I truly appreciate his approach and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a counsellor who listens, understands, and offers helpful guidance.
July 25, 2026
Forgets vital parts of previous sessions, every session. Does not bring any structure or guidance to new or ongoing issues. Does not feel like a trained therapist, but more like a friend that forgets your issues and has no helpful paths forward either way. One simple example: I mentioned when I am frustrated, my sister tells me to "Calm down", which frustrates me more. Doug could not understand why I had any issue with this phrase. Any therapist who can't understand this is wasting your time.
June 1, 2026
Dr. Starliper's approach can be quite humorous as when discussing topics he can find a way to lighten the mood so conversations are more than just business. He is quite intelligent about many different subjects that makes him easy to relate to and can help give decent advice.