About Me

Hi, I’m Rich Doyle, a licensed psychotherapist and founder of Inner Compass Counseling & Wellness in Annapolis, MD.

My approach to psychotherapy is integrative, rooted in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and informed by other brain- and body-based therapies such as Brainspotting, somatic approaches, and parts work. I’m joined in this work by Buddy, my certified therapy dog and trusted canine co-therapist. Together, we create a warm, grounded environment where meaningful healing can unfold through connection, curiosity, and in-the-moment experiences.

I primarily work with adults (18+) through extended therapy sessions ranging from 90 minutes to 3 hours. I have found that longer sessions can provide the time and space needed to move beyond simply understanding patterns and toward creating deeper, lasting change.

I believe we are wired for healing, adaptation, and growth. Each of us has an inner compass—an internal wisdom that helps guide us toward greater alignment, connection, and a more meaningful life. However, past experiences can leave behind patterns in our nervous system that continue to shape how we feel, respond, and relate long after those experiences have ended.

Therapy provides an opportunity to slow down, turn inward, and discover what these patterns have been protecting or carrying. Through EMDR and other experiential approaches, we can help old patterns update—creating space for healing, growth, and new possibilities.

Learn more: www.innercompass-emdr.com