Connect with Cultural Stress therapists in North Bethesda, MD

I have a passion for helping individuals and couples navigate their mental health journeys. I offer virtual therapy sessions, making it convenient for you to receive support from the comfort of your own space. Fluent in both English and Swahili.

Welcome family! I am a Christian Counselor with a background in trauma-informed behavioral therapy and geriatric mental health.

"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 am licensed in Maryland with 9 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, anger management, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe that every client have many strengths that will assist them in overcoming their issues.

Welcome! Since becoming an independently licensed provider in 2013 and founding my practice in 2015, I have been deeply dedicated to supporting children, adults, couples, and families. Truly loving what I do, I lead with a compassionate, person-centered approach to ensure you feel heard, valued, and empowered throughout your healing journey.

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 use a client-centric approach that allows you to use awareness of your mind and body to identify the best methods to address challenging stressors in your life.

Starting or returning to therapy takes courage, and it's normal to have mixed feelings. I'm here to meet you where you are and provide a safe, supportive space. Together, we'll explore practical strategies to help you let go of what's holding you back, build insight, and move forward with confidence and clarity.

When avoiding painful emotions feels like it has stopped working for you, you may feel stuck or disconnected from yourself or from others. Therapy can be a place to slow down and listen to your needs. I support adults in making sense of difficult emotions and understanding patterns that shape how we connect with others.

I welcome you to take this brave step to address areas of your life where you are feeling uncertain, struggling, or have questions. We will work together to navigate life transitions, relationships, and emotional issues in a safe and supported environment.

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

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.

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.

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

I am excited to possibly work with you. Some therapeutic approaches I like to utilize include: family systems, Adlerian theories, person-centered theories, and NTU therapeutic approach.

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.

I focus on helping individuals manage anxiety and depression. I use a Client-Centered approach, where we work together using evidence-based techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

I specialize in working with individuals navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I take a client-centered, collaborative approach, tailoring each session to your unique needs and goals. We'll work together as a team to make therapy meaningful to you.

I utilize a holistic approach, which includes acknowledging the importance of body, soul, and spirit for a balanced therapeutic approach.

I specialize in anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-worth, women's issues, recovery from childhood trauma, relationships, and attachment issues. I meet clients where they are and work collaboratively to create personalized strategies that support positive change and overall wellness.

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'm fluent in both Farsi (Persian) and English and competent in Middle Eastern culture, as well as the mainstream culture. I provide virtual therapy services and bring cultural understanding to our work together.