Erica G. Moran Etter PhD

12126 Red Admiral Way
Germantown, Maryland 20876
ADA Accessible
Phone: 301-658-6486
Narrative of Services:

The majority of Dr. Etter’s clients have OCD and other co-occurring disorders. Dr. Etter has been providing individual therapy to clients with OCD in a variety of settings including hospitals, residential treatment centers, and most recently private practice. Dr. Etter has trained with advanced practitioners in the field to gain expertise in treating various presentations of OCD in clients of all ages.

Treatment of Co-occurring Disorders:

All anxiety disorders, phobias, mood disorders including depression and bipolar disorder, trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anger management, and sleep issues.

Training Description:

Dr. Etter is licensed psychologist with over 15 years of experience in providing psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults. Dr. Etter completed her undergraduate work at Cornell University, earning a B.A. in both psychology and neurobiology. She then received her masters and doctoral degrees from the University of Denver’s Clinical Psychology Program. Dr. Etter has received specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (E/RP) to treat OCD and other anxiety disorders. Dr. Etter also has specific training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and uses an integrated approach for treatment.

Diversity Statement:

Dr. Etter strives to provide a warm and accepting environment for all clients and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, disability, marital status, political affiliation, physical appearance, or socioeconomic background. Dr. Etter has experience of working with clients of many different types of backgrounds. Dr. Etter has received training related to cultural competence and cultural humility, and continues to engage in this lifelong type of education. Dr. Etter is welcoming of all clients.