Connect with Family Conflict therapists in Ellicott City, MD

At Built to Win Counseling Services, we believe that every individual is inherently valuable, resilient, and equipped with the potential to overcome life's challenges. Our philosophy is centered on fostering healing, empowerment, and self-actualization through a culturally competent, evidence-based, and holistic approach to mental health care.

I hold the license of the Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in the state of Maryland.

My approach is simple: you are the expert in your own life. My role is to empower individuals facing mental health challenges by providing the tools and support they need to build the fulfilling life they envision.

If you've come this far, you're on the brink of an important decision—and what a difference the right choice can make. I work with individuals ready to address personal challenges and create meaningful change in their lives.

I enjoy supporting individuals who have experienced loss, struggle with depression, trauma, anger management, anxiety, low self-esteem, and other mental health challenges. I walk alongside clients on their therapeutic journey, creating a safe and compassionate environment to begin healing.

"I AM" Ms. Ayana. You’ve been holding it all together, haven’t you? Work. Family. Expectations. You look fine on the outside, but inside, you’re tired of keeping it together. You don’t need fixing—you just need a space to finally exhale. That’s what we’ll do here.

I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 16 years of experience. I help support adults navigating anxiety and mood concerns, trauma, relationship conflict, stress and grief and loss.

I am eager to help you gain the skills you need to achieve growth and see personal progress on your life's journey.

Congratulations on taking the first step to connect with a therapist. I help clients address depression, trauma, life transitions, and anxiety. I believe people are inherently capable of managing their circumstances but sometimes need support to succeed.

You’re doing your best—and sometimes it still feels like too much. If you’re navigating stress, life transitions, relationship challenges, or just feeling stuck, you don’t have to sort it out alone. If you’re ready for something to shift, let’s get started.

I have deep respect and admiration for any person willing to seek improvement in a therapeutic environment. I was born in Ethiopia and raised in Maryland. I have worked as a counselor/therapist since 2004 and have had great success working with people to improve their quality of life.

I have experience working with individuals, families, couples, and groups.

As a Cognitive Therapist, I believe that people can change. They can shift their thought patterns, adjust behaviors, and move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and hope. My approach is behavioral & goal-oriented, designed to help you resolve the specific issue you are facing.

I provide a warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental space where clients can feel safe exploring life’s challenges and patterns. My approach to therapy is grounded in authenticity, curiosity, and compassion, helping clients better understand themselves while building practical tools for change and healing.

I'm passionate about providing a culturally inclusive therapeutic space that encompasses diversity, healing, empowerment, and value. My strong heritage as a Chicana pushed me to find a career that would allow me to give back to my community and create a space where everyone feels seen and understood.

I applaud you for taking this important first step toward seeking support. When life feels overwhelming or uncertain, therapy can offer the clarity, strength, and direction you need. I specialize in working with women, couples, teens, and families navigating conflict, trauma, grief, life transitions, depression, and anxiety.

Starting therapy can feel like a big step, and I’m here to make it meaningful for you. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and perinatal mental health. My client-centered approach creates a safe, supportive space tailored to your unique needs and goals.

I'm a therapist who takes a CBT-based, client-centered approach. I help clients learn to recognize and challenge unhelpful thought patterns, build coping skills, and make meaningful changes in their daily lives. My goal is to create a supportive, collaborative space where you can grow at your own pace and feel empowered.

I believe that true healing begins from within and should focus on you as a whole: mind, body, and spirit.

Trying to make sense of all of the things happening in your life? Looking for life's meaning and purpose? Struggling with day-to-day activities? Just need someone to listen and help give you purpose and direction? Together, we can work to help you overcome your struggles and enhance control, and reach individual success.

You don't have to wait for life to change to start living differently. I help clients challenge unhelpful thoughts, face emotional hurdles, and take intentional steps toward healing and growth—because lasting change begins in the mind.

Have you felt you are stuck and need help reaching your goals, or lack motivation to make the needed changes in your life? I hope to help you reach your goals and full potential through solution-based therapy. I have 25 years of clinical experience working with clients, children, and families.

I help adults navigating transitions, burnout, and identity shifts reconnect with meaning, self-trust, and emotional resilience. I provide spiritually integrated and evidence-based approaches to help clients make sense of their stories, stabilize their emotions and identities, and learn how to live with truth and personal power.

Sometimes life can throw you a curve ball and you need some support making a shift or a tune up on what you've already learned, better yet, just getting started and need someone who understands how difficult that can be. My goal is to support you and allow you to find your strength to work through what might have you stuck.

I work with adult women navigating depression, anxiety, ADHD, burnout, relationship challenges, chronic health issues, and trauma. My approach is warm, collaborative, and focused on helping you become the best version of yourself through practical strategies and compassionate support.