Connect with Therapists who accept Ascension-SmartHealth in North Bethesda, MD
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Lynsey Hodge
Welcome! I am here to work with you to build an understanding of your past to create a renewed future.
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Gary Green
Are you unsatisfied with your marriage or relationship? Tired of constant fighting, lack of communication, connection, and intimacy? I specialize in relationship counseling for individuals and couples because I believe positive, nurturing, supportive relationships are essential to living a balanced, emotionally fulfilling life.
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Boniface Onakinor
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors (LCPCs), like Boniface Onakinor, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Boniface has a Master in Counseling (MC) from Coppin State University.
I provide a safe and supportive space for personal growth, emotional healing, and addiction recovery.
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Olivia Withers
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors (LCPCs), like Olivia Withers, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Olivia has a Masters of Arts (MA) in Counseling from Messiah College.
Healing does not have to mean years of endless processing. I am a licensed counselor in MD, VA, and DC. I offer focused, compassionate, and direct support for people who are ready to move from emotional overwhelm and self-protection toward clarity, self-trust, and meaningful change.
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Latonya Thomas
Latonya has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Mississippi Valley State University.
I have worked in the mental health field for over fourteen years.
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Susan McGilloway
Recognized for high quality patient care
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors (LCPCs), like Susan McGilloway, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Susan has a Master's in Counseling (MC) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University and a Master of Science Psychology (MSPSY) from Walden University.
I am a seasoned clinician with 16 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), primarily with women and couples. I integrate the following conditions: high‐functioning anxiety, burnout recovery, emotional fatigue, boundaries and self‐trust, people‐pleasing patterns, and perfectionism recovery.
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Zachary Gordon
Recognized for high quality patient care
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors (LCPCs), like Zachary Gordon, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Zachary has a Master in Counseling (MC) from University of Baltimore.
I work with individuals addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, or life stressors, and with couples looking to improve communication and relationship quality. In my sessions, I foster emotional safety and tailor treatment to your individual needs. I would be honored to be part of your journey.
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Chenelle Williams
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors (LCPCs), like Chenelle Williams, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Chenelle has a Masters of Arts (MA) in Mental Health Counseling from Montclair State University.
I am licensed in Maryland, Virginia and New Jersey with over 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, relationship issues, & motivation, self-esteem, and confidence.
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Genevieve Diamond
Let’s be real; the world isn’t at its greatest right now and things seem to be getting worse. It is impacting all of our lives, and I hope to work with you on carving your new path toward a better place within you and around you.
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Channell Fortt
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I provide a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where we can work together to navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, and life transitions. My goal is to help you build practical coping skills, gain insight, and create meaningful lasting change.
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Marie Bailey-Kloch
Recognized for high quality patient care
I'm here to ensure therapy is meaningful for you. I specialize in supporting individuals through life transitions, anxiety, depression, and trauma. My approach is client-centered and collaborative, with each session tailored to your unique needs and goals. I provide a safe, supportive environment where you can truly be yourself.
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Kevin Schwarz
Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, burned out, or trying to understand yourself better, therapy can provide a space to slow down and make sense of what's happening. I specialize in working with neurodivergent adults and those struggling with anxiety, OCD, trauma, and emotional regulation, helping them create meaningful change in their lives
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Michelle Tucker
I want healing to feel real, supportive, and connected to your actual life in ways that help you feel more grounded, self-aware, and connected to yourself. I enjoy incorporating reading, movement, mindfulness, yoga, and spending time outside into the healing process in ways that feel natural and meaningful to you.
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Michael Barnette
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors (LCPCs), like Michael Barnette, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Michael has a Masters of Arts (MA) from Bowie State University.
I am passionate about helping individuals to reconnect with themselves. My goal is to build a healthy rapport with my clients that allows them to feel heard and understood. Providing a non-judgmental, compassionate, empathetic, and safe space is the most important aspect of my work with all of my clients.
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Steven Acerno
I help individuals who feel overwhelmed by work/school, family dynamics, or relationship struggles find clarity and relief. My approach is compassionate, practical and tailored to your unique needs.
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Mary Waters-Bilbo
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors (LCPCs), like Mary Waters-Bilbo, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Mary has a Doctor of Education (EDD) from Oklahoma State University and a Masters of Arts (MA) from Rider University.
I'm glad you're here. Finding a therapist who gets you can be magical. I specialize in women navigating transitions—an empty nest, a new baby, a new career, or the aging process. I provide a safe space that allows you to be yourself and work toward being the very best version of you.
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Kia McKinney
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors (LCPCs), like Kia McKinney, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Kia has a Master of Education from Wilmington University and a Master of Arts in Psychology from Washington College.
I believe that therapy is a journey that should promote progress and growth. I have been in the field of counseling for over 20 years. I currently work with adults aged 27-57, providing individual therapy.
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Kimberly Turner-Frazier
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors (LCPCs), like Kimberly Turner-Frazier, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Kimberly has a Masters of Arts (MA) Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Chicago School of Professional Psychology.
I am an experienced psychotherapist who is dedicated to helping clients navigate the complexities of trauma, anxiety, and depression.
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Chelsea Moreau
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors (LCPCs), like Chelsea Moreau, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Chelsea has a Master in Counseling (MC) in Clinical Counseling from The Johns Hopkins University-School of Education.
I believe that each person is the expert of their own experience. Through the lenses of compassion and resilience-focused approaches, we will build insight to gain a better understanding of your past and present experiences and how these impact your relationships, behaviors, beliefs, and quality of life.
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Breona Dunlap-Griffin
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors (LCPCs), like Breona Dunlap-Griffin, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Breona has a Master of Science (MS) in Addictions Counseling from Coppin State University.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. Her specialty is Intimate Partner Violence, Addictions, and working with children and adolescents. I have worked in crisis since 2017 with adolescents, elders, middle-aged, and young adults.
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Efraim Eshaghian
I help clients return to their lives feeling empowered to face their greatest challenges with confidence and clarity. Through fostering self-awareness, I guide individuals toward a deeper understanding of themselves so they can navigate life with greater strength and purpose.
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Deana Reynolds Rios
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors (LCPCs), like Deana Reynolds Rios, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Deana has a Master in Counseling, Mental Health Counseling from Gallaudet University.
Life can be hard. Loss, trauma, anxiety, and change can leave us feeling stuck and overwhelmed. But after more than 20 years working with clients, I know this to be true: with a little support, we can do more than just survive the hard times — we can come out on the other side thriving.
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Malkia Balogun
Recognized for high quality patient care
Taking the step to seek therapy requires courage and openness. I work with individuals experiencing depression, trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and family dysfunction. Using a strength-based, collaborative approach, sessions focus on your specific mental health goals in a welcoming, judgment-free environment where self-awareness is encouraged.
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Caitlin Coop
Recognized for high quality patient care
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors (LCPCs), like Caitlin Coop, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Caitlin has a Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capella University.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Maryland and a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina and Georgia. In our therapy together, we can focus on relationship stressors, past trauma, women's health, identity conflicts, self-esteem, and vocational stress, and I prioritize the topics you choose. I look forward to meeting you.
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Laronda Barker
You can come back from anything, no matter how bad you think the situation is. It is all about your mindset. Reprogramming your mindset is the key to your success. The power of change rests in your desire to want change. I believe that people have the power to change their circumstances within themselves by changing their thought patterns first.
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