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Dr. Catherine Marie Smithmyer, PHD

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Specializes in: Child Psychology and Family Therapy
Professional interests include: long-term therapy, anxiety, existential psychotherapy, and more.
155 Log Canoe Circle
Stevensville, MD 21666

Dr. Catherine Marie Smithmyer, PHD is a child psychologist in Chester, MD specializing in child psychology and family therapy. Dr. Catherine Marie Smithmyer, PHD is affiliated with CHESAPEAKE BAY PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES LLC.

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Office Locations

100 Helfen Bein Lane Suite 230 D
Chester, MD 21619
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155 Log Canoe Circle
Stevensville, MD 21666
(410) 604-0226
1-877-643-0126
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Some issues Dr. Catherine Marie Smithmyer, PHD can help you with:

Anxiety

Anxiety is a generic name given to a variety of conditions characterized by unusual amounts of fear and worry, especially unrealistic fears and tension. People who suffer from anxiety often are aware that their fears are irrational, but that knowledge does not make the feeling of being scared and anxious go away. To qualify as anxiety, symptoms must last for 6 months or more and interfere with the way a person lives their daily life. Some cases may be mild, where, for example, a person simply avoids certain situations. Other cases can be severe enough to be disabling.

Some of the specific conditions covered under the general label of anxiety include:

  • Generalized anxiety disorder
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder
  • Phobias
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder
  • Social phobia
  • Panic disorder

Collectively, anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issues diagnosed in the United States -- even more common than depression. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with anxiety, and it is extremely common for a person with anxiety to have another illness at the same time, such as depression, a physical illness, or substance abuse.

Treatment for anxiety usually involves medication and psychotherapy together. Medications used may include antidepressants (which also work for anxiety), anti-anxiety medications, or beta blockers (which can be used to control the physical symptoms of anxiety). Psychotherapy can be useful to teach patients new ways of thinking and reacting so that they can manage their feelings of worry and fear. Support groups can also be very effective for anxiety, and they can be a form of treatment themselves for social phobias. Stress management, relaxation techniques, and meditation all help reduce feelings of anxiety or of being out of control. Finally, having a strong support network of family and friends is an excellent way to help manage the difficulties of life with anxiety.

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common disorders diagnosed in children. Nine percent of children in the USA have been diagnosed with ADHD. Symptoms, which include hyperactivity and difficulty maintaining focus or paying attention, can last into adulthood for some patients. Boys are four times as likely to be diagnosed as girls, although experts don't know why this is.

There are three main types of ADHD:

  • Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive types show symptoms such as constant fidgeting, talking non-stop, touching everything, having trouble sitting still and waiting their turn, and interrupting others.
  • Predominantly inattentive types tend to be distracted, get bored and wander off during tasks, forget things or instructions, daydream, and appear not to be listening. This type is sometimes misdiagnosed because they are not hyperactive and there are fewer behavior issues.
  • Combined types show symptoms from both categories. This is actually the most common type of ADHD.

When diagnosing ADHD, it is important to rule out other issues that may be causing the symptoms. Seizure disorders, hearing loss, anxiety, and domestic problems are some examples of problems that can cause behaviors similar to those seen with ADHD.

Treatment can include stimulant medications, behavioral therapy to teach patients ways to navigate their world and control symptoms better, and accommodations at school or work. A structured environment (with lots of organization and well-defined rules) seems to help most kids with ADHD function at their best.

ADHD is mainly thought of as a disorder that affects children, but symptoms can last into adulthood for a third to half of those diagnosed. In adults, ADHD has similar symptoms as when it is seen in children: impulsive behavior, difficulty maintaining focus, being easily distracted, or a tendency to fidget. These symptoms can cause problems in a patient's careers and relationships. Additionally, adults with ADHD are at increased risk for substance abuse. Medications can be an important part of treatment for adults, as well as stress reduction techniques and organization skills training. Specialized ADHD coaches can help adults with ADHD manage their symptoms and succeed in all areas of their life.

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

  • Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
  • Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
  • A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
  • Unusual sleep or eating habits
  • Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
  • Physical aches and pains
  • Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Catherine Marie Smithmyer, PHD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

individual therapy

In 2013, Dr. Catherine Marie Smithmyer, PHD performed more individual therapy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Maryland.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Catherine Marie Smithmyer, PHD treated as a child psychologist in Chester, MD during 2013 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Catherine Marie Smithmyer, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 133

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Catherine Marie Smithmyer, PHD.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 13
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Catherine Marie Smithmyer, PHD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Catherine Marie Smithmyer, PHD treated during 2013 were depression.

Hypertension 0
High Cholesterol 0
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Catherine Marie Smithmyer, PHD treated as a child psychologist in Chester, MD during 2014 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Catherine Marie Smithmyer, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 227

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Catherine Marie Smithmyer, PHD.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 18
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Catherine Marie Smithmyer, PHD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Catherine Marie Smithmyer, PHD treated during 2014 were depression.

Hypertension 0
High Cholesterol 0
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 72
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Catherine Marie Smithmyer, PHD treated as a child psychologist in Chester, MD during 2017 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Catherine Marie Smithmyer, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 243

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Catherine Marie Smithmyer, PHD treated as a child psychologist in Chester, MD during 2018 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Catherine Marie Smithmyer, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 241

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Catherine Marie Smithmyer, PHD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Catherine Marie Smithmyer, PHD treated during 2018 were depression.

Hypertension 0
High Cholesterol 0
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Catherine Marie Smithmyer, PHD treated as a child psychologist in Chester, MD during 2019 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Catherine Marie Smithmyer, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 325

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Catherine Marie Smithmyer, PHD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Catherine Marie Smithmyer, PHD treated during 2019 were depression.

Hypertension 0
High Cholesterol 0
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Catherine Marie Smithmyer, PHD treated as a child psychologist in Chester, MD during 2020 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Catherine Marie Smithmyer, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 362

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Catherine Marie Smithmyer, PHD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Catherine Marie Smithmyer, PHD treated during 2020 were depression.

Hypertension 0
High Cholesterol 0
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Catherine Marie Smithmyer, PHD treated as a child psychologist in Chester, MD during 2021 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Catherine Marie Smithmyer, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 403

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Catherine Marie Smithmyer, PHD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Catherine Marie Smithmyer, PHD treated during 2021 were depression.

Hypertension 0
High Cholesterol 0
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Catherine Marie Smithmyer, PHD treated as a child psychologist in Chester, MD during 2022 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Catherine Marie Smithmyer, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 419

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Catherine Marie Smithmyer, PHD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Catherine Marie Smithmyer, PHD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension and depression.

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 73
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 59
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Catherine Marie Smithmyer, PHD treated as a child psychologist in Chester, MD during 2023 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Catherine Marie Smithmyer, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 402

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Catherine Marie Smithmyer, PHD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Catherine Marie Smithmyer, PHD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension and depression.

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 59
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Catherine Marie Smithmyer, PHD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Catherine Marie Smithmyer, PHD treated as a child psychologist in Chester, MD were mental health therapy.

mental health therapy 306

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Catherine Marie Smithmyer, PHD.

Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 3
Hispanic 0
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Catherine Marie Smithmyer, PHD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Catherine Marie Smithmyer, PHD treated were depression, high cholesterol and hypertension.

Hypertension 14
High Cholesterol 15
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 62
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoporosis 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Atrial Fibrillation 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Education & Training

She has a state license in Maryland.

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Catherine Marie Smithmyer, PHD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

CHESAPEAKE BAY PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES LLC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Catherine Marie Smithmyer, PHD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna, Coventry, Blue California, CIGNA PPO, United Healthcare, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), Coventry PPO, Medicare, Managed Health Network (MHN), Medicaid, Magellan Health Services and AETNA Inc. (Open Choice).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Catherine Marie Smithmyer, PHD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna
Coventry
Blue California
CIGNA PPO
United Healthcare
OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health)
Coventry PPO
Medicare
Managed Health Network (MHN)
Medicaid
Magellan Health Services
AETNA Inc. (Open Choice)

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Biography

Dr. Catherine Smithmyer's specialties are family therapy and child psychology. Her clinical interests include depression, behavioral therapy, and attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD). Dr. Smithmyer seems to honor Magellan Health Services, Blue California, Coventry, and more.

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