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Dr. Elsie M. Gordon, PHD

(Dr. Elsie Managbanag Gordon, PH.D.)

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Specializes in: Psychology

Professional interests include: depression, psychodynamic therapy, family issues, and more.

13-15 E Deer Park Drive Suite 103d
Gaithersburg, MD 20877

(240) 686-6885

Dr. Elsie M. Gordon, PHD is a psychologist in Maryland, MD specializing in psychology.

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13-15 E Deer Park Drive Suite 103d Gaithersburg 13-15 E Deer Park Drive Suite 103d
Maryland, MD 20877

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13-15 E Deer Park Drive Suite 103d
Gaithersburg, MD 20877

(240) 686-6885

(240) 686-6886

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Some issues Dr. Elsie M. Gordon, 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.

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive-behavioral therapy, or CBT, is a form of psychotherapy or treatment for mental illness. It comes in a variety of methods, but the basic concept behind all CBT is the same -- thoughts cause feelings, which cause actions. If someone wishes to change problematic behaviors or emotions in their lives, they need to start by changing their thoughts. CBT examines ideas and looks for patterns that may be causing harmful actions. The therapist helps patients modify those thought patterns and, in doing so, helps them feel better and cope more effectively.

CBT is one of the most widely studied forms of psychotherapy, and it has been shown to be extremely effective for a variety of mental illnesses. Some of the issues that respond well to CBT include mood disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse, sleep disorders, and psychotic disorders. In some cases, CBT has been shown to be as effective or even more effective than medication. One of the interesting things that the scientific study of CBT has shown is that CBT actually changes the way the brain works, physically improving its function.

CBT differs from traditional psychotherapy in a few key ways. One of the most important distinctions is the emphasis on the power and responsibility of the patient in CBT. The patient will be encouraged to be the one asking the questions in CBT therapy, and most patients are assigned homework to complete outside of therapy sessions. There is a concept in CBT that everyone has power the power to change how they feel, even if they cannot control the situation, and this can be very empowering for patients. Because of this power shift, the therapist-client relationship is not as critical to success in CBT as it is in other modes of therapy. Patients should still get along well with their therapists, but they do not need a deep, dependent emotional connection to them. Finally, because CBT often treats a specific issue or problem, it is usually shorter in duration than traditional therapy. While some therapies may continue for years, CBT lasts on average just 16 sessions.

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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elsie M. Gordon, PHD treated as a psychologist in Maryland, MD during 2012 were mental health therapy, diagnostic evaluation and counseling services.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elsie M. Gordon, PHD for Medicare patients.

counseling services	19
diagnostic evaluation	162
mental health therapy	1540

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elsie M. Gordon, PHD treated as a psychologist in Maryland, MD during 2013 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elsie M. Gordon, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	1340

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elsie M. Gordon, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	117
Female	229

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	311
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	159
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elsie M. Gordon, PHD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	51
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	46
Dementia	75
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elsie M. Gordon, PHD treated as a psychologist in Maryland, MD during 2014 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elsie M. Gordon, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	1194

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elsie M. Gordon, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	228

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	331
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	156
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elsie M. Gordon, PHD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	56
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	45
Dementia	75
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elsie M. Gordon, PHD treated as a psychologist in Maryland, MD during 2015 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elsie M. Gordon, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	1086

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elsie M. Gordon, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	218
Female	538

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	688
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	126
From 75 to 84	232
85 and over	334
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elsie M. Gordon, PHD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	73
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	45
Dementia	75
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elsie M. Gordon, PHD treated as a psychologist in Maryland, MD during 2016 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elsie M. Gordon, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	786

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elsie M. Gordon, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	229

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	288
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	128
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elsie M. Gordon, PHD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	32
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	44
Dementia	67
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elsie M. Gordon, PHD treated as a psychologist in Maryland, MD during 2017 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elsie M. Gordon, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	385

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elsie M. Gordon, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	154

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	193
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	85
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elsie M. Gordon, PHD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	42
Dementia	65
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elsie M. Gordon, PHD treated as a psychologist in Maryland, MD during 2018 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elsie M. Gordon, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	148

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elsie M. Gordon, PHD treated as a psychologist in Maryland, MD during 2019 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elsie M. Gordon, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	221

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elsie M. Gordon, PHD in 2019

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	73
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. Elsie M. Gordon, PHD treated as a psychologist in Maryland, MD during 2020 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elsie M. Gordon, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	200

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elsie M. Gordon, PHD in 2020

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. Elsie M. Gordon, PHD treated as a psychologist in Maryland, MD during 2021 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elsie M. Gordon, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	236

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elsie M. Gordon, PHD in 2021

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. Elsie M. Gordon, PHD treated as a psychologist in Maryland, MD during 2022 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elsie M. Gordon, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	249

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elsie M. Gordon, PHD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Elsie M. Gordon, PHD treated as a psychologist in Maryland, MD were mental health therapy, diagnostic evaluation and counseling services.

counseling services	19
diagnostic evaluation	162
mental health therapy	671

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elsie M. Gordon, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	125

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	164
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	59
85 and over	78
Less than 65	13
65 to 74	30

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elsie M. Gordon, PHD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Elsie M. Gordon, PHD treated were depression, hypertension, dementia and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	34
High Cholesterol	28
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	32
Cancer	5

Education & Training

She has a state license in Maryland.

Licensed In: Maryland

Insurance Information

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Dr. Elsie M. Gordon, PHD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Blue California and Medicare.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Elsie M. Gordon, PHD accepts the following insurance providers:

Blue California

Medicare

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Biography

Dr. Elsie Gordon works as a psychology. These areas are among Dr. Gordon's clinical interests: psychoeducation, depression, and coping with life changes. She seems to honor Blue California and Medicare insurance. She speaks Filipino.