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Samuel Woldemichael

LCPC
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6+ years

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors (LCPCs), like Samuel Woldemichael, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Samuel has a Master's in Counseling (MC) from Walden University.

Maryland
Specialties
Anxiety
Autism or Asperger's Syndrome
Depression
Panic Attacks
Trauma and PTSD
Style
Insightful
Approachable
Collaborative

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.

Available virtually

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Carissa Hotelling

Recognized for high quality patient care

2+ years

Carissa has a Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) from The University of Texas at Arlington.

Maryland
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Stress
Trauma and PTSD
Style
Outcome-oriented
Approachable
Collaborative

I believe in a collaborative and authentic client-centered approach. I think it is important to instill change through exploration, problem-solving, and identifying achievable goals to process and heal from symptoms of emotional distress.

Available virtually

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Olivia Ikenberry

3+ years

Olivia has a Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) from Howard University.

Silver Spring, MD
Specialties
Anger Management
Anxiety
Depression
Grief
Style
Exploratory
Attuned
Curious

I provide compassionate support and a safe place to explore past and present experiences, including triumphs and traumas. I've been honored to support people from various life stages, backgrounds, and identities. Representation and seeing yourself are essential in therapeutic spaces.

Available virtually

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Michelle Tucker

Recognized for high quality patient care

22+ years

All Rula providers are licensed and hold a master’s or doctorate degree required for practice.

Columbia, MD
Specialties
Coping Skills
Peer Relationships
Relationship Issues
Stress
Trauma and PTSD
Style
Exploratory
Approachable
Empowering

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.

Available virtually

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Elizabeth Acheampong

Recognized for high quality patient care

2+ years

All Rula providers are licensed and hold a master’s or doctorate degree required for practice.

Maryland
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Life Transitions
Stress
Trauma and PTSD
Style
Exploratory
Attuned
Collaborative

I am an independently licensed clinical social worker in MD, VA, and D.C., specializing in mental and behavioral health across youth and adults. My approach is relational, evidence-based, and culturally responsive. I focus on emotional regulation, trauma, life transitions, and strengthening family systems.

Available virtually

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Sonia Salmon-Gayle

LCPC
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5+ years

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors (LCPCs), like Sonia Salmon-Gayle, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Sonia has a Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Pastoral Counseling from Loyola College.

Silver Spring, MD
Specialties
ADHD
Anxiety
Depression
Relationship Issues
Trauma and PTSD
Style
Practical
Warm
Motivational

Looking for a space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported? This is a collaborative, judgment-free space to explore relationships, emotions, and life’s challenges with care and intention. If connection and growth matter to you, explore my profile to see if this feels like a good fit.

Available virtually

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Connie Angiuli

21+ years

Connie has a Master of Social Work (MSW) in Clinical Social Work from University of Maryland at Baltimore.

Bethesda, MD
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Dissociative Disorders
Grief
Trauma and PTSD
Style
Insightful
Approachable
Empowering

I provide holistic brain-based treatment for enhanced decision making and performance coaching as well as trauma informed therapy to adolescents and adults. This approach allows me to treat PTSD, anxiety and depression but also offers brain-based coaching for career challenges, and performance enhancement.

Available virtually

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Lakisha Shears

Many new patients continue care with this provider

8+ years

Lakisha has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Morgan State University.

Maryland
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Men's Issues
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues
Style
Outcome-oriented
Candid
Collaborative

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.

Available virtually

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Latonya Thomas

8+ years

Latonya has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Mississippi Valley State University.

Maryland
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Mood Disorders
Self Esteem
Style
Outcome-oriented
Warm
Motivational

I have worked in the mental health field for over fourteen years.

Available virtually

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Ayana Burnett

Many new patients continue care with this provider

17+ years

Ayana has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Smith College.

Maryland
Specialties
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Life Transitions
Parenting
Trauma and PTSD
Style
Insightful
Attuned
Empowering

You can call me 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.

Available virtually

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Hope Brown

Many new patients continue care with this provider

LCPC
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2+ years

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors (LCPCs), like Hope Brown, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Hope has a Master of Clinical Health Services in Clinical Mental Health from Trinity Washington University.

Hyattsville, MD
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
LGBTQIA+
Trauma and PTSD
Style
Exploratory
Attuned
Curious

Everyone deserves to be seen, understood, and safe in expressing themselves. As a therapist, my goal is to create a compassionate space where you don’t have to face challenges alone. Together, we’ll explore patterns, deepen self-awareness, and reconnect with your most authentic, empowered self.

Available virtually

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Rebecca Steen

LCPC
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1+ years

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors (LCPCs), like Rebecca Steen, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Rebecca has a Master of Science (MS) from Loyola College.

Maryland
Specialties
Anxiety
Grief
Relationship Issues
Stress
Trauma and PTSD
Style
Insightful
Attuned
Collaborative

Being the person everyone else relies on is exhausting especially when you have it all together on paper, but are quietly carrying overwhelming anxiety, trauma, and burnout. With a deeply attuned and approachable style, my goal is to keep you grounded as we process these heavy burdens andhelp you clearly see the patterns holding you back.

Available virtually

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Jennifer Outlaw

6+ years

Jennifer has a Doctor of Social Work, Advanced Clinical Practice from Simmons College, a Master of Social Work, Clinical Social Work from University of Southern California and a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Capella University.

Maryland
Specialties
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
Mood Disorders
Schizophrenia
Trauma and PTSD
Style
Responsive
Approachable
Curious

I’m Dr. Jennifer Outlaw, a licensed clinical social worker who helps adults, service members, and veterans feel supported and understood. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in real‑life tools that make a difference. I’m here to help. Let’s talk.

Available virtually

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Ken Powers

16+ years

All Rula providers are licensed and hold a master’s or doctorate degree required for practice.

Maryland
Specialties
Anger Management
Anxiety
Depression
Impulse Control Disorders
Men's Issues
Style
Insightful
Approachable
Collaborative

Experiencing anxiety, depression, or trauma can leave you feeling like something is permanently wrong with you. When challenges like low self-concept, anger, or substance usage arise, it is easy to see them as personal flaws. My approach is entirely different. I do not look at what is wrong with you; I look at what is going on with you.

Available virtually

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Dr. DeLandria Ankrah

Many new patients continue care with this provider

LCPC
•
5+ years

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors (LCPCs), like Dr. DeLandria Ankrah, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Dr. DeLandria has a Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Georgia State University.

Lexington Park, MD
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Relationship Issues
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues
Style
Insightful
Warm
Affirming

I specialize in supporting high-achieving Black women and BIPOC clients navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, self-worth, and relationship challenges. With a trauma-informed, integrative approach, I blend cognitive-behavioral and holistic practices to promote identity healing, boundary setting, and emotional resilience.

Available virtually

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Ashley Faucette

Many new patients continue care with this provider

4+ years

Ashley has a Master of Social Work (MSW) in Clinical Behavioral Health from University of Maryland.

Maryland
Specialties
Depression
Domestic Violence
Relationship Issues
Sexual Abuse
Trauma and PTSD
Style
Exploratory
Approachable
Empowering

Are you feeling curious about addressing deeply rooted shame and trauma? I support individuals in bringing awareness to how their body, mind, and experiences shape current behaviors in order to find relief from living in a constant state of stress and tension. My hope is that you leave each session feeling understood, safe, and empowered.

Available virtually

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Leila Kandahari

Many new patients continue care with this provider

3+ years

Leila has a Master of Social Work from St. Leo University and a Master of Science in Psychology from Ferdowsi University.

Maryland
Specialties
Bipolar Disorder
Divorce
Panic Attacks
Substance Use
Trauma and PTSD
Style
Insightful
Warm
Collaborative

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.

Available virtually

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Anaia Keali'i Jolie

LCP
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2+ years

Licensed Clinical Psychologists (LCPs), like Anaia Keali'i Jolie, hold a doctoral degree and are trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Anaia has a Master of Public Health (MPH) from Indiana University Bloomington, a Doctor of Psychology (PSYD) from California Southern University and a Master of Science (MS) in Marriage and Family Therapy from Amridge University.

Maryland
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Life Transitions
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues
Style
Insightful
Spiritual
Affirming

I’m a licensed mental health professional in AK, CA, WA, ME, VA, MD, HI, SC, GA, and NC. I’m experienced in high‑acuity mental health and use a warm, integrative, trauma‑informed approach to treat depression, anxiety, PTSD, and trauma-related disorders.

Available virtually

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Thomas Bender

Many new patients continue care with this provider

12+ years

Thomas has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from University of Pittsburgh.

Maryland
Specialties
Spirituality
Stress
Trauma and PTSD
Style
Directive
Spiritual
Motivational

I am an LCSW-C, and I have a passion for seeing people find healing. My approach to treatment includes a faith-based worldview, and I believe people need to feel safe to heal. I primarily work and people who are looking to find healing for past traumas.

Available virtually

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