Violetta Battle, MD, LCSW-C, LCSW

Violetta Battle is a licensed mental health professional practicing in Maryland and Virginia with more than 30 years of experience. She holds an MD and social work credentials LCSW-C and LCSW - the MD denotes a medical degree, while LCSW-C and LCSW indicate licensed clinical social work qualifications. Over three decades she has worked with individuals and families facing concerns such as low self-esteem, motivation challenges, anxiety, depression, difficult relationships, family conflict, and parenting struggles.

Her clinical approach is client-centered and adapts to each person’s needs, drawing on methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused techniques when appropriate. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in therapeutic work, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to reflect a client’s unique goals and circumstances. Violetta supports and empowers people who are taking the first steps toward greater well-being, recognizing the courage it takes to seek a more fulfilling and happier life.

In practice she addresses a broad range of concerns that include stress, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, compassion fatigue, caregiver stress, and workplace difficulties. Her long clinical tenure brings experience and practical strategies to help clients navigate life changes and build confidence and coping skills.