Racial Identity Therapists in Gaithersburg, MD
I can help with recovery from painful childhood experiences & traumas. I can help you to better understand the unconscious patterns of thinking and feeling that create emotional pain and obstruct your efforts to achieve your life goals. My work addresses issues faced by adolescents, young adults, and adults including educational/career achievement, relationship satisfaction, and identity/self-esteem issues. Cultural/ racial identity and oppressive/abusive social forces including racism and misogyny are important factors in my work.
I can help with recovery from painful childhood experiences & traumas. I can help you to better understand the unconscious patterns of thinking and feeling that create emotional pain and obstruct your efforts to achieve your life goals. My work addresses issues faced by adolescents, young adults, and adults including educational/career achievement, relationship satisfaction, and identity/self-esteem issues. Cultural/ racial identity and oppressive/abusive social forces including racism and misogyny are important factors in my work.
Pregnancy and motherhood, life transitions, depression, grief and loss, anxiety, BIPOC and LGBTQ+ identity, career stress, relationships issues, trauma, self worth, worry and overwhelm and concentration issues are my areas of clinical expertise. I use Trauma Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to decrease and manage the frequency, duration and intensity of their symptoms. I'll incorporate your values, identities, faith and cultural practices and belief systems. We will identify symptoms and implement long-term coping strategies that are practical for your personality and lifestyle.
Pregnancy and motherhood, life transitions, depression, grief and loss, anxiety, BIPOC and LGBTQ+ identity, career stress, relationships issues, trauma, self worth, worry and overwhelm and concentration issues are my areas of clinical expertise. I use Trauma Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to decrease and manage the frequency, duration and intensity of their symptoms. I'll incorporate your values, identities, faith and cultural practices and belief systems. We will identify symptoms and implement long-term coping strategies that are practical for your personality and lifestyle.
Daryl Thorne
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, EdD, MEd, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Life happens! At some point in our lives we are faced with challenges that effect us personally or professionally. Sometimes we have people we can talk to about these minor set backs. Other times, we wish there was someone we could talk to, honestly, about the most troubling aspects of our lives without fear of being judged. Having a supportive person in our lives who is objective makes a difference in getting through these "bumps in the road". This is, ideally, what a counselor or therapist is for.
Life happens! At some point in our lives we are faced with challenges that effect us personally or professionally. Sometimes we have people we can talk to about these minor set backs. Other times, we wish there was someone we could talk to, honestly, about the most troubling aspects of our lives without fear of being judged. Having a supportive person in our lives who is objective makes a difference in getting through these "bumps in the road". This is, ideally, what a counselor or therapist is for.
Shanice Harris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LGSW
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20879 (Online Only)
Are you tired? Are you overwhelmed with the never-ending list of responsibilities? Are you struggling to find balance? Do you feel like an imposter? Do you wonder if you’ll ever be able to truly be yourself and feel safe in this world? Do you feel frustrated that your ancestors chose YOU for this time and this work? I get it, and I got you. For real!
Are you tired? Are you overwhelmed with the never-ending list of responsibilities? Are you struggling to find balance? Do you feel like an imposter? Do you wonder if you’ll ever be able to truly be yourself and feel safe in this world? Do you feel frustrated that your ancestors chose YOU for this time and this work? I get it, and I got you. For real!
Erin Nkele
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20879 (Online Only)
Welcome! I am the Owner and Co-Founder of Melanated Wellness, LLC. Our mission places particular emphasis on better serving and empowering the Black, Neurodiverse, and LGBTQIA communities. I specialize in working with adolescents, 16 and older, through adulthood as they navigate their journeys of growth, healing, and development. Training and clinical expertise at Melanated Wellness is centered upon compassionate treatment for issues related to trauma, anxiety, PTSD, neurodiversity and sexual and gender identity. Clients will be welcomed to a collaborative space where they can identify their needs to begin working towards wellness.
Welcome! I am the Owner and Co-Founder of Melanated Wellness, LLC. Our mission places particular emphasis on better serving and empowering the Black, Neurodiverse, and LGBTQIA communities. I specialize in working with adolescents, 16 and older, through adulthood as they navigate their journeys of growth, healing, and development. Training and clinical expertise at Melanated Wellness is centered upon compassionate treatment for issues related to trauma, anxiety, PTSD, neurodiversity and sexual and gender identity. Clients will be welcomed to a collaborative space where they can identify their needs to begin working towards wellness.
Zack McClain
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 (Online Only)
As people, we all search for balance in this journey called life. I'm here for clients who look like I do because we've shared similar experiences and can relate as a result. I am here for clients who want to feel comfortable and seen before divulging information about their experiences but who are also ready to acknowledge their opportunities for personal growth and utilize them. Forward progression is a desire of many, but work will be required to achieve it. I am here to help others address childhood trauma, relationship struggles, grief, school/work life, and new environments or seasons of life.
As people, we all search for balance in this journey called life. I'm here for clients who look like I do because we've shared similar experiences and can relate as a result. I am here for clients who want to feel comfortable and seen before divulging information about their experiences but who are also ready to acknowledge their opportunities for personal growth and utilize them. Forward progression is a desire of many, but work will be required to achieve it. I am here to help others address childhood trauma, relationship struggles, grief, school/work life, and new environments or seasons of life.
Jin specializes in treating clients with anxiety and depression disorders, emotional distress regarding life transitions, intimate relationships, self-exploration, and women’s mental health. Also, she is experienced in connecting with Asian Americans, African immigrants, and international students. Jin speaks both Mandarin and English as well.
Jin specializes in treating clients with anxiety and depression disorders, emotional distress regarding life transitions, intimate relationships, self-exploration, and women’s mental health. Also, she is experienced in connecting with Asian Americans, African immigrants, and international students. Jin speaks both Mandarin and English as well.
Camina Hirota-Lee
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LGMFT
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 (Online Only)
As a Licensed Graduate Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with individuals, couples, children, adolescents, and families. I have experience working with issues such as anxiety, depression, bipolar, trauma, and issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community. I work from a multicultural perspective while utilizing techniques from solution-focused and cognitive-behavioral therapy models. My counseling philosophy recognizes that the client is the expert in their own life and that everybody has the ability to grow and change. Therapy is a setting where you can help identify unresolved problems that are impacting your access to that ability.
As a Licensed Graduate Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with individuals, couples, children, adolescents, and families. I have experience working with issues such as anxiety, depression, bipolar, trauma, and issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community. I work from a multicultural perspective while utilizing techniques from solution-focused and cognitive-behavioral therapy models. My counseling philosophy recognizes that the client is the expert in their own life and that everybody has the ability to grow and change. Therapy is a setting where you can help identify unresolved problems that are impacting your access to that ability.
Jaime Engrum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 (Online Only)
We'll identify and implement skills to decrease, eliminate or manage anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, parenting, identity, transitions, roles and responsibilities, relationship, rumination and more. I work with clients to process their experiences, manage their reactions, understand and change behaviors, explore their thoughts, leverage their skills and strengths, resolve internal and relationship conflicts and gain coping skills for mental health disorders. I use trauma sensitive, solution focused, multicultural, mindfulness, relational and motivational approaches to support clients.
We'll identify and implement skills to decrease, eliminate or manage anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, parenting, identity, transitions, roles and responsibilities, relationship, rumination and more. I work with clients to process their experiences, manage their reactions, understand and change behaviors, explore their thoughts, leverage their skills and strengths, resolve internal and relationship conflicts and gain coping skills for mental health disorders. I use trauma sensitive, solution focused, multicultural, mindfulness, relational and motivational approaches to support clients.
Experiencing anxiety or depression and just want to feel better? Want to work on improving your relationships so you can argue less and connect more? I work with individuals and couples who want to change and grow in their relationships. I can offer you support and tools you need to while also being the person to help you hold yourself accountable. If improving your relationships is important to you, I can help.
Experiencing anxiety or depression and just want to feel better? Want to work on improving your relationships so you can argue less and connect more? I work with individuals and couples who want to change and grow in their relationships. I can offer you support and tools you need to while also being the person to help you hold yourself accountable. If improving your relationships is important to you, I can help.
Young adults and their relationships within their families, romantic relationships, work/school and friendships/social circles are my clinical specialty. We'll explore and implement skills regulate mood, address stress in relationships, manage transitions, resolve shame, process and resolve trauma. While working to identify solutions for current challenges my clients also gain insight into the psychological impact of past and empower them to learn new skills. I offer psychotherapy to explore and/or manage anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, sexual difficulties, OCD, identity (privilege and discrimination) and more.
Young adults and their relationships within their families, romantic relationships, work/school and friendships/social circles are my clinical specialty. We'll explore and implement skills regulate mood, address stress in relationships, manage transitions, resolve shame, process and resolve trauma. While working to identify solutions for current challenges my clients also gain insight into the psychological impact of past and empower them to learn new skills. I offer psychotherapy to explore and/or manage anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, sexual difficulties, OCD, identity (privilege and discrimination) and more.
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Using an integrative approach, I employ elements of various techniques (e.g., cognitive behavior therapy, solution-focused therapy, family systems therapy, attachment theory, etc.) always promoting a culture of safety, empowerment, and healing. Within my work, I find it essential to look at the whole person, which means taking into account the influences of culture, environment, family dynamics, and the roles of race and gender on the individual person. I identify as a Christian, and welcome the incorporation Christian beliefs, values, God, and faith within sessions, though it is not required.
Using an integrative approach, I employ elements of various techniques (e.g., cognitive behavior therapy, solution-focused therapy, family systems therapy, attachment theory, etc.) always promoting a culture of safety, empowerment, and healing. Within my work, I find it essential to look at the whole person, which means taking into account the influences of culture, environment, family dynamics, and the roles of race and gender on the individual person. I identify as a Christian, and welcome the incorporation Christian beliefs, values, God, and faith within sessions, though it is not required.
We'll identify triggers for distress, understand how the past affects the present, improve ability to regulate, uncover relationship dynamics and explore behavior patterns in order to manage or eliminate anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, self-worth, adulthood, ADHD, immigrant and cultural identity, mood disorders, school/work stress, relationship/attachment and difficult transitions. I embrace LGBTQ+, AAPI and BIPOC identities and address the impact of homophobia, racism, sexism, transphobia, patriarchy & more. I take a mind-body, solution focused, goal oriented, short term approach to support clients meaningfully.
We'll identify triggers for distress, understand how the past affects the present, improve ability to regulate, uncover relationship dynamics and explore behavior patterns in order to manage or eliminate anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, self-worth, adulthood, ADHD, immigrant and cultural identity, mood disorders, school/work stress, relationship/attachment and difficult transitions. I embrace LGBTQ+, AAPI and BIPOC identities and address the impact of homophobia, racism, sexism, transphobia, patriarchy & more. I take a mind-body, solution focused, goal oriented, short term approach to support clients meaningfully.
Amelia Hutchins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 (Online Only)
Amelia Hutchins, LCSW-C, is a licensed clinical social worker who has expertise working with adults, adolescents, and children from different backgrounds in terms of race, ethnicity, culture, religion/spirituality, gender identity, and sexual orientation. Amelia is also specialized in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief/loss, relational difficulties, and difficult life transitions. Amelia's ultimate passion is to help you fulfill your mental wellness goals and needs.
Amelia Hutchins, LCSW-C, is a licensed clinical social worker who has expertise working with adults, adolescents, and children from different backgrounds in terms of race, ethnicity, culture, religion/spirituality, gender identity, and sexual orientation. Amelia is also specialized in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief/loss, relational difficulties, and difficult life transitions. Amelia's ultimate passion is to help you fulfill your mental wellness goals and needs.
My ideal client would be a mom or wife, an individual who does not have any coping skills and blames themselves for things that are out of their control, such as anxiety, depression, unstable mood, low self-esteem, lack of confidence, lack of motivation, & no insight in their situation. Their needs would be support, empathy, understanding, and active listening. They have goals to work on themselves, improve communication skills, increase coping skills, and alleviate anxiety and depressive symptoms. The client would want to change and work on themselves to become better and stronger individuals for themselves & their families.
My ideal client would be a mom or wife, an individual who does not have any coping skills and blames themselves for things that are out of their control, such as anxiety, depression, unstable mood, low self-esteem, lack of confidence, lack of motivation, & no insight in their situation. Their needs would be support, empathy, understanding, and active listening. They have goals to work on themselves, improve communication skills, increase coping skills, and alleviate anxiety and depressive symptoms. The client would want to change and work on themselves to become better and stronger individuals for themselves & their families.
Natalie Osoria
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
***CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** Natalie Osoria, LCSW-C, is a Licensed Clinical Social worker passionate about empowering her clients to overcome life’s challenges and achieve the goals they envision for themselves. Natalie has extensive experience working with clients from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds from various treatment settings, including inpatient residential and outpatient mental healthcare. She works with adults and adolescents (ages 14 and up) and specializes in issues such as anxiety, depression, addictions, substance use, relationship issues, and life transitions.
***CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** Natalie Osoria, LCSW-C, is a Licensed Clinical Social worker passionate about empowering her clients to overcome life’s challenges and achieve the goals they envision for themselves. Natalie has extensive experience working with clients from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds from various treatment settings, including inpatient residential and outpatient mental healthcare. She works with adults and adolescents (ages 14 and up) and specializes in issues such as anxiety, depression, addictions, substance use, relationship issues, and life transitions.
Making lasting changes can be hard! Are you continuing to repeat the same cycles over and over again wondering "how did I get here?" Let's figure it out! When you share your experiences in a space filled with acceptance, genuineness, and warmth, it is easier to find your voice and discover your patterns. As your therapist, I work with you to help you find your path to creating lasting positive changes through healthy decision-making and self-awareness. I believe when you are introduced to effective skills and techniques you will become empowered to be the best version of yourself.
Making lasting changes can be hard! Are you continuing to repeat the same cycles over and over again wondering "how did I get here?" Let's figure it out! When you share your experiences in a space filled with acceptance, genuineness, and warmth, it is easier to find your voice and discover your patterns. As your therapist, I work with you to help you find your path to creating lasting positive changes through healthy decision-making and self-awareness. I believe when you are introduced to effective skills and techniques you will become empowered to be the best version of yourself.
The highs and lows of life can be overwhelming for anyone, but have you ever felt like you can't see a way out or forward, or maybe you are just so overwhelmed by the thoughts of, "what if." I do not think there is anyone who can say they haven't been there. This is why my goals as a psychologist is to help you find your way, out, up and/or through. My name is Dr. Featherson, a Licensed Psychologist, with a focus on trauma, anxiety and depression. My ultimate goal is to help individuals build the skills they need in order to navigate this thing we call life, whether that is learning coping mechanisms or just processing the past.
The highs and lows of life can be overwhelming for anyone, but have you ever felt like you can't see a way out or forward, or maybe you are just so overwhelmed by the thoughts of, "what if." I do not think there is anyone who can say they haven't been there. This is why my goals as a psychologist is to help you find your way, out, up and/or through. My name is Dr. Featherson, a Licensed Psychologist, with a focus on trauma, anxiety and depression. My ultimate goal is to help individuals build the skills they need in order to navigate this thing we call life, whether that is learning coping mechanisms or just processing the past.
I work with adults who struggle with anxiety, relationship distress, identity development, perfectionism, and managing change. One area of specialization is working with current and former athletes, coaches, caregivers of athletes, and individuals in high-stress jobs, particularly individuals who experience physical injury, burnout, relationship issues on and off the field, performance anxiety, self-esteem struggles, and body image concerns. My goal as a therapist is to create a supportive and collaborative space and relationship with my clients to allow for in-depth exploration and perspective taking.
I work with adults who struggle with anxiety, relationship distress, identity development, perfectionism, and managing change. One area of specialization is working with current and former athletes, coaches, caregivers of athletes, and individuals in high-stress jobs, particularly individuals who experience physical injury, burnout, relationship issues on and off the field, performance anxiety, self-esteem struggles, and body image concerns. My goal as a therapist is to create a supportive and collaborative space and relationship with my clients to allow for in-depth exploration and perspective taking.
Dr. Jeanni Simpson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 (Online Only)
Teens (13+) and adults gain insight and skills to decrease or eliminate anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, grief, that make school, relationships, work and everyday life difficult. We'll explore the impact early life experiences, relationships have on identity, thought, behavior and mood. We'll replace or reframe thoughts and interpretations, learn positive behavioral skills, develop healthy relationships and learn mood regulation. We'll identify triggers, understand how past experiences affects and informs the present, improve ability to regulate, and uncover patterns/trauma that impact you and implement new behavior patterns.
Teens (13+) and adults gain insight and skills to decrease or eliminate anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, grief, that make school, relationships, work and everyday life difficult. We'll explore the impact early life experiences, relationships have on identity, thought, behavior and mood. We'll replace or reframe thoughts and interpretations, learn positive behavioral skills, develop healthy relationships and learn mood regulation. We'll identify triggers, understand how past experiences affects and informs the present, improve ability to regulate, and uncover patterns/trauma that impact you and implement new behavior patterns.
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