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Leila Kandahari
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Leila Kandahari, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Leila has a Master of Social Work from St. Leo University and a Master of Science in Psychology from Ferdowsi University.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Clinical Supervisor, and the founder of Bluebirds Counseling & Recovery Solutions. I provide culturally responsive therapy for individuals, couples, and families, specializing in anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. My approach is compassionate, practical, and tailored.
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Opal Carrico
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Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), like Opal Carrico, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Opal has a Master of Science (MS) in Counseling from Grand Canyon University.
I specialize in helping individuals navigate the challenges of addiction and maintain long-term sobriety. I work with diverse populations experiencing depression and anxiety. I look forward to helping you on your journey of healing.
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Sanguetta Banks
Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), like Sanguetta Banks, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Sanguetta has a Master's in Counseling (MC) in Rehabilitation Counseling from University of South Carolina School of Medicine.
Feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges? You're not alone. I provide a warm, nonjudgmental space where you can safely process your thoughts and emotions, reduce stress and anxiety, improve communication, build healthy coping skills, and feel empowered as we work together toward healing, growth, and lasting positive change.
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Beverly Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), like Beverly Johnson, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Beverly has a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from North Carolina Central University.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck? You don’t have to go through it alone. I help clients work through anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, and grief. I use evidence-based approaches tailored to your needs, helping you better understand yourself, build coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change.
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Nicole Baucum
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Nicole Baucum, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Nicole has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from University of Southern California.
I am an EMDRIA Certified EMDR Therapist with a passion in helping adults find healing after trauma. I help clients manage and reduce anxiety, fear, blame, and shame. I offer a judgment-free approach that promotes compassion, kindness, and hope.
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Angela Honaker
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Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Angela Honaker, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Angela has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Capella University.
You can call me Angie, I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker and Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor. I specialize in trauma work, and I’m passionate about helping individuals heal from trauma, build self-esteem, and navigate challenges.
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Samantha Blackwell
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Samantha Blackwell, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Samantha has a Master of Social Work from Cleveland State University.
I am excited to work to help individuals and couples navigate anxiety, relationship challenges, and life transitions with practical, evidence-based tools like CBT and DBT.
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Evelina Skoblinski
Recognized for high quality patient care
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Evelina Skoblinski, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Evelina has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Rutgers University College, New Brunswick.
I have broad experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of mental health issues. I have extensive experience serving individuals from a wide range of cultural backgrounds. I am bilingual.
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Lynette Jacob
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Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Lynette Jacob, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Lynette has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from West Virginia University.
My practice is focused on your needs and goals. We'll spend time understanding what difficulties you're dealing with to create the right treatment plan. Each client is unique, and each care plan is also unique. No two people have gone through the same life journey. Everything we discuss is confidential.
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Sakura Pate
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Sakura Pate, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Sakura has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Virginia Commonwealth University.
I'm glad you're here. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, navigating a difficult relationship, processing trauma or grief, or simply feeling stuck, you don't have to go through it alone. My goal is to create a warm, nonjudgmental, affirming space where we can work together to help you feel more connected, confident, and equipped.
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Lakisha Shears
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Lakisha Shears, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Lakisha has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Morgan State University.
I'm a Black therapist committed to helping you heal without shrinking who you are. I hold space for folks navigating trauma, anxiety, life transitions, and everyday stress, especially those who've felt overlooked or misunderstood. In my practice, we keep it real, culturally rooted, and focused on building the peace you don't have to perform for.
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Imani Hagans
Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), like Imani Hagans, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Imani has a Master's in Counseling (MC) from Trinity Washington University.
I’m a licensed professional counselor in Virginia with over 17 years of experience supporting adolescents, adults, and couples. Navigating the human experience can lead us down a winding path filled with unexpected twists, obstacles, and moments of uncertainty. As a therapist, I see my role as helping you create the roadmap.
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Joseph Melendez
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Joseph Melendez, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Joseph has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from New York University.
I am a holistic and integrative therapist and his core principles are compassion, collaboration, and transparency. I have extensive experience in counseling individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, work/life balance stressors, life transitions, substance use, and other areas.
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Shannon Shore
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Shannon Shore, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Shannon has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from East Carolina University.
I worked with individuals with ADHD and anxious thinkers for over a decade. I take a strengths-based approach to learning how to work with your brain instead of against it. While working with me, you will learn practical skills to help you increase your self-confidence.
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Ruth Riding-Malon
Licensed Clinical Psychologists (LCPs), like Ruth Riding-Malon, hold a doctoral degree and are trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Ruth has a Doctor of Philosophy (PHD) Counseling Psychology from University of Kentucky.
Are you tired of fighting anxiety and depression, or being harassed by past events' unwanted memories that pop up randomly? What about life being exhausting? Are you constantly hyper- vigilant when you are around others, even people you love? I am a Counseling Psychologist, I can help you turn these reactions off to get back to the life you enjoy.
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Melissa Dye
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Melissa Dye, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Melissa has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Radford University.
Reaching out can be scary and sometimes overwhelming. Taking a step toward healing is empowering. We are all in this world together. I would be honored to share this journey with you.
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Gifty Pampuru
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Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), like Gifty Pampuru, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Gifty has a Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University.
My focus is on working with individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, phase-of-life issues, trauma, and spiritual issues.
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Roxana Amundsen
Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), like Roxana Amundsen, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Roxana has a Masters of Arts (MA) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University.
I am a first-generation immigrant and a Navy veteran. My experience in the military and work in child and adult protective services, foster care, adoption, and crisis intervention has given me the knowledge and experience to provide services and support. I deeply believe that people do the best they can in the circumstances they encounter.
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Tennille Woodard Mitchell
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Tennille Woodard Mitchell, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Tennille has a Master of Science in Social Administration (MSSA) from Case Western Reserve University.
My pronouns are (she/her). I earned my undergraduate degree in Psychology from East Carolina University in Greenville, NC in 2012. I earned a master’s degree in Social Work from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio in 2019. I am licensed to practice in the states of NC, SC and VA.
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Michael Fitzgerald
Recognized for high quality patient care
Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), like Michael Fitzgerald, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Michael has a Master of Arts (MA) in Professional Counseling from Liberty University.
I take an innovative, outside-the-box approach to therapy, drawing on techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy, person-centered therapy, and solution-focused therapy to help clients achieve their goals.
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Margaret Hales
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Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), like Margaret Hales, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Margaret has a Master's in Counseling (MC) from Hawaii Pacific University.
Everyone needs someone to listen, which is why I approach therapy as an empathetic and realistic conversation geared toward helping clients feel better. My focus areas include Adults, Individuals, Couples, Depression, Anxiety, and Addiction.
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Kieshara Matthews
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Kieshara Matthews, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Kieshara has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Fordham University.
Feeling overwhelmed or unsure where to start? You’re not alone. I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship challenges with compassion and practical support. Together, we’ll build coping skills, strengthen confidence, and create meaningful, lasting change.
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Kim Williams
Recognized for high quality patient care
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Kim Williams, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Kim has a Master of Science (MS) in Social Work from The University of Texas at Arlington.
I provide psychotherapy & counseling for highly motivated adults. It is my pleasure to support clients in overcoming obstacles getting in their way of living happier and more satisfying lives.
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Taiwan Piles
Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), like Taiwan Piles, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Taiwan has a Master of Arts in Rehabilitation Counseling from Norfolk State University.
Healing is possible, and you don't have to do it alone. I help adults navigate trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship challenges using a compassionate, practical, and culturally responsive approach. Together, we'll build the tools and confidence to create lasting change.
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Alyce Oxton
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Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), like Alyce Oxton, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Alyce has a Master's in Counseling (MC) in Marriage, Couples, and Family therapy from Walden University.
Welcome to the beginning of your path to positivity. I work with individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan. My specialties are helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, life transitions, communication issues, and emotional well-being.
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