Silver Spring, MD

Counselors in Silver Spring, MD

Hannah Deal, Master’s Level Clinical Intern

Practicing since 2021 As someone working in the field of mental health and wellness, Hannah finds it crucial to provide a judgement-free and safe environment when collaborating with clients. She does her best to provide a safe place for clients or their family members to…

Issues Served: Abortion, Abuse/Neglect, ADD/ADHD, Adoption/Foster Care, Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Behavioral Issues, Blended Family, Career Counseling, Chronic Illness/Pain, Codependency, Conduct Disorder, Depression, Divorce, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Eating Disorders, Grief/Bereavement, Infertility, Infidelity, Loss/Abandonment, Marital/Premarital, Miscarriages, OCD, Oncology, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Process Addictions (i.e. food, gambling, other), Self Esteem, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Addiction, Sleep Disorders, Substance Dependence (i.e. drug/alcohol), Trauma, Workplace Issues

Frida Fru, NP

Practicing Since 2019 Frida has an extensive background of achievement in administering medical and psychiatric services with diverse populations across the lifespan. Frida can diagnose and provide treatment for a variety of psychiatric disorders including bipolar, depression, anxiety, post traumatic disorder, ADHD, personality disorders, and…

Issues Served: Abortion, Abuse/Neglect, ADD/ADHD, Adoption/Foster Care, Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Autism Spectrum, Behavioral Issues, BIPOC Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Career Counseling, Chronic Illness/Pain, Conduct Disorder, Depression, Dissociative Disorders, Divorce, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Eating Disorders, Gender Identity Issues, Grief/Bereavement, Infertility, Infidelity, Intellectual Disabilities, Loss/Abandonment, Medication Management, Miscarriages, OCD, Oncology, Personality Disorders, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Process Addictions (i.e. food, gambling, other), PTSD, Schizophrenia, Self Esteem, Self-Harm, Sex Therapy, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Addiction, Sleep Disorders, Substance Dependence (i.e. drug/alcohol), Suicidal Ideation, Testing/Evaluation, Trauma

Amber Shaffer, Master’s Level Clinical Intern

Practicing Since: 2022 Amber’s primary focus in therapy is to create a safe and non-judgmental space for her clients to share their experiences and emotions. She strives to establish a warm and empathetic atmosphere, where people can come to be heard, understood, and supported. Amber…

Issues Served: Abortion, Abuse/Neglect, ADD/ADHD, Adoption/Foster Care, Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Autism Spectrum, Behavioral Issues, BIPOC Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Blended Family, Career Counseling, Chronic Illness/Pain, Codependency, Conduct Disorder, Depression, Divorce, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Eating Disorders, Grief/Bereavement, Infertility, Infidelity, Loss/Abandonment, Marital/Premarital, Miscarriages, OCD, Oncology, Personality Disorders, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Process Addictions (i.e. food, gambling, other), PTSD, Self Esteem, Sex Therapy, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Addiction, Sleep Disorders, Substance Dependence (i.e. drug/alcohol), Trauma, Workplace Issues

Kathleen “Katie” Goldbranson, Master’s Level Clinical Intern

Practicing Since: 2023 Katie aims to create a safe and accepting environment for her clients, where they feel empowered to work through the issues affecting them. Her main therapeutic approach is client-centered, but she will adapt the modalities used based on her relationship with each…

Issues Served: Abortion, Abuse/Neglect, ADD/ADHD, Adoption/Foster Care, Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Autism Spectrum, Behavioral Issues, BIPOC Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Blended Family, Career Counseling, Chronic Illness/Pain, Codependency, Conduct Disorder, Depression, Divorce, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Eating Disorders, Grief/Bereavement, Infertility, Infidelity, Loss/Abandonment, Marital/Premarital, Miscarriages, OCD, Oncology, Personality Disorders, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Process Addictions (i.e. food, gambling, other), PTSD, Self Esteem, Sex Therapy, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Addiction, Sleep Disorders, Substance Dependence (i.e. drug/alcohol), Trauma, Workplace Issues

Jonathan Loufik, LGPC, NCC

Practicing Since: 2021  Jonathan wants his clients to feel safe and comfortable during counseling sessions.  He is willing to be whatever they need to ensure their best wellbeing: coach, cheerleader, co-laborer, comforter, confidant, etc.  He likes to employ humor when appropriate to help clients relax…

Issues Served: Abortion, Abuse/Neglect, ADD/ADHD, Adoption/Foster Care, Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Autism Spectrum, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Blended Family, Career Counseling, Chronic Illness/Pain, Codependency, Conduct Disorder, Depression, Dissociative Disorders, Divorce, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Eating Disorders, Grief/Bereavement, Infertility, Infidelity, Loss/Abandonment, Marital/Premarital, Miscarriages, OCD, Oncology, Personality Disorders, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Process Addictions (i.e. food, gambling, other), PTSD, Schizophrenia, Self Esteem, Self-Harm, Sex Therapy, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Addiction, Sleep Disorders, Substance Dependence (i.e. drug/alcohol), Suicidal Ideation, Trauma, Workplace Issues

Xiomara Lopez, Clinical Intern

Practicing Since 2023 Friendly, warm, inviting are all the things that Xiomara wants her clients to feel when they step into a session for the first time. Xiomara Lopez comes to Safe Harbor as an intern studying to get her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental…

Issues Served: Abuse/Neglect, Anxiety/Panic, Career Counseling, Depression, Divorce, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Miscarriages, Oncology, Self Esteem, Sexual Abuse, Substance Dependence (i.e. drug/alcohol), Trauma

Desrene Sesay, LGPC

Practicing Since: 2020 Life is a journey, with highs and lows, and sometimes we just need help navigating. Desrene is happy to be part of that with you. She believes that support makes all the difference in a person’s life when they face challenges and…

Issues Served: Abortion, ADD/ADHD, Adoption/Foster Care, Anxiety/Panic, Autism Spectrum, Bipolar Disorder, Blended Family, Career Counseling, Codependency, Depression, Divorce, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Grief/Bereavement, Infertility, Infidelity, Loss/Abandonment, Miscarriages, OCD, Personality Disorders, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Self Esteem, Self-Harm, Sexual Abuse, Substance Dependence (i.e. drug/alcohol), Suicidal Ideation, Workplace Issues

Patty Corboy, LGPC

Practicing Since: 2013 Patty understands it is difficult baring your life and soul to a stranger and so focuses on building a strong relationship with her clients. Patty follows Conrad Baars’, Victor Frankl’s, and strengths based approaches to help her clients find meaning in and…

Issues Served: Abortion, Abuse/Neglect, ADD/ADHD, Adoption/Foster Care, Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Autism Spectrum, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Career Counseling, Chronic Illness/Pain, Codependency, Conduct Disorder, Depression, Divorce, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Grief/Bereavement, Infertility, Infidelity, Loss/Abandonment, Miscarriages, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Self Esteem, Self-Harm, Sexual Abuse, Sleep Disorders, Suicidal Ideation, Trauma, Workplace Issues

Diane Blackmon, MA, LMSW

Practicing Since: 2020 Diane approaches clients with compassionate curiosity. She feels that it’s important to understand where they are coming from, what message they have to share, and what they are feeling. Understanding that therapy provides an emotionally safe atmosphere for clients to express and…

Issues Served: Abortion, Abuse/Neglect, Adoption/Foster Care, Anxiety/Panic, BIPOC Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Dissociative Disorders, Divorce, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Eating Disorders, Grief/Bereavement, Infertility, Infidelity, Loss/Abandonment, Miscarriages, OCD, Personality Disorders, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, PTSD, Schizophrenia, Self Esteem, Self-Harm, Sexual Abuse, Suicidal Ideation, Trauma

Sofia Neville, LCPC

Practicing Since: 2020 Sofia’s holistic approach to counseling hinges on the belief that mental health is a reflection of the health of the whole person. Routine self-care is fundamental in protecting and allowing for the emotional well-being of an individual. Bringing experience from several different…

Issues Served: Abortion, Abuse/Neglect, Adoption/Foster Care, Anxiety/Panic, Autism Spectrum, BIPOC Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Career Counseling, Chronic Illness/Pain, Codependency, Depression, Divorce, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Eating Disorders, Grief/Bereavement, Infertility, Infidelity, Loss/Abandonment, Miscarriages, OCD, Oncology, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, PTSD, Self Esteem, Self-Harm, Sexual Abuse, Suicidal Ideation, Trauma, Workplace Issues

Chelsea Anderson, LMSW

Practicing Since: 2019 Chelsea strives to create a comfortable, rejuvenating, and uplifting atmosphere where her clients can be supported. Understanding that mental health affects the whole body she places importance on the client and therapist working together as a team to achieve goals using various…

Issues Served: Abortion, Abuse/Neglect, Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Behavioral Issues, Blended Family, Career Counseling, Depression, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Personality Disorders, Self Esteem, Suicidal Ideation, Trauma, Workplace Issues

Jackelyn Knight, LMSW

Practicing Since: 2019 With a client-centered and empowered approach, Jackelyn can help you navigate life’s difficult moments, adjustments, and stressors through psycho-education, skill building, therapeutic support/feedback, interpersonal resolutions, structured problem-solving, supportive reflection, and symptom management. CBT is her main approach when working with clients needing…

Issues Served: Abortion, Abuse/Neglect, Adoption/Foster Care, Anxiety/Panic, Blended Family, Career Counseling, Codependency, Depression, Divorce, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Grief/Bereavement, Infertility, Infidelity, Loss/Abandonment, Marital/Premarital, Miscarriages, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Self Esteem, Trauma, Workplace Issues

Jenna Santucci-Freeman, LCSW-C

Practicing Since: 2009 Jenna is a licensed clinical social worker with close to 10 years of experience serving children, adolescents, families, and adults. In 2015, Jenna obtained her Master’s Degree in Social Work, Clinical Concentration through University of Maryland, Baltimore Advanced Standing Program. She is…

Issues Served: Anxiety/Panic, Depression, Marital/Premarital, PTSD, Self Esteem, Sexual Abuse, Trauma

Christina Aiello, LMSW

Practicing Since: 2018 Christina assists clients to develop appreciation for the present, while mastering grief, and adjusting to change. She approaches therapy utilizing a humanistic strengths-based approach inviting clients to explore their thoughts, feeling and behaviors in a supportive, and authentic space. She, together with…

Issues Served: Anxiety/Panic, Bipolar Disorder, Codependency, Depression, Divorce, Grief/Bereavement, Loss/Abandonment, PTSD, Self Esteem, Suicidal Ideation, Trauma, Workplace Issues

Mark Gills, LGPC

Practicing Since: 2018 Mark believes that individuals are uniquely gifted with a purpose to seek self-actualization and contentment to optimize intrapersonal wellness. He attributes the complexities of humanity to have enabled him to implement or utilize an eclectic approach to counseling. A therapeutic process is…

Issues Served: ADD/ADHD, Adoption/Foster Care, Anger Management, Autism Spectrum, Behavioral Issues, Depression, Self Esteem

Tenille Ademiluyi, LCSW

Practicing Since: 2017 Tenille has worked with children and adolescents in home and school-based settings. She seeks to help children with anxiety, depression, and anger issues. Tenille believes children are uniquely gifted to provide insight into the dynamics of the family system and they often…

Issues Served: Abortion, Abuse/Neglect, Adoption/Foster Care, Anxiety/Panic, BIPOC Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Blended Family, Career Counseling, Depression, Divorce, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Grief/Bereavement, Infertility, Infidelity, Loss/Abandonment, Marital/Premarital, Miscarriages, OCD, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, PTSD, Self Esteem, Self-Harm, Sexual Abuse, Suicidal Ideation, Trauma, Workplace Issues

Marcia Mincey, LCPC

Practicing Since: 2005 Confidently, Marcia assists clients in reaching S.M.A.R.T. (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Reasonable, and Timed goal setting) goals while using their resources and abilities. She provides an environment in which the client is able to identify, explain and plan “next steps” to resolve the…

Issues Served: ADD/ADHD, Adoption/Foster Care, Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Autism Spectrum, Behavioral Issues, Blended Family, Career Counseling, Codependency, Depression, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Grief/Bereavement, Loss/Abandonment, OCD, Personality Disorders, Process Addictions (i.e. food, gambling, other), PTSD, Schizophrenia, Self Esteem, Self-Harm, Substance Dependence (i.e. drug/alcohol), Trauma

Sterling Hawkins, LCSW-C

Practicing Since: 1989 Sterling has been a practitioner for over 25 years and in part-time private practice since 2011. He holds a Masters of Social Work degree and is licensed in the District of Columbia and Maryland and is certified by the American Board of Examiners…

Issues Served: Anxiety/Panic, Behavioral Issues, Career Counseling, Depression, Divorce, Grief/Bereavement, Infidelity, Loss/Abandonment, Marital/Premarital, OCD, Oncology, Self Esteem, Workplace Issues

Karen Joyner, LCPC

Practicing Since: 2013 Karen empowers individuals, couples, blended families, and military families to find healthy alternatives and traditional remedial agents to correct personal obstacles and to affect changes in their relationships. Karen uses evidence-based and clinically proven interventions to address the needs of a client…

Issues Served: Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Blended Family, Career Counseling, Codependency, Depression, Divorce, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Grief/Bereavement, Infertility, Infidelity, Loss/Abandonment, Miscarriages, Self Esteem, Workplace Issues

Stephanie Sherrer, LCPC

Practicing Since: 2017 Stephanie believes children and youth are resilient, unique, talented and capable of achievement. She provides an environment for open, clear, and comfortable ways for clients to communicate (talk or play) and will advocate for her client by providing holistic, inclusive, and collaborative…

Issues Served: Abuse/Neglect, ADD/ADHD, Adoption/Foster Care, Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Autism Spectrum, Behavioral Issues, Blended Family, Career Counseling, Chronic Illness/Pain, Conduct Disorder, Depression, Divorce, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Eating Disorders, Infertility, Infidelity, Loss/Abandonment, Marital/Premarital, Miscarriages, OCD, Process Addictions (i.e. food, gambling, other), PTSD, Self Esteem, Self-Harm, Sexual Abuse, Trauma, Workplace Issues

Rosalyn Ceasar, LCPC

Practicing Since: 2018 Rosalyn’s focus in therapy is to help the client gain and be able to operate from a position of strength so as to be able to “stand” mentally and emotionally. The goal is to help the client gain the skills to be…

Issues Served: Abuse/Neglect, Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Blended Family, Career Counseling, Chronic Illness/Pain, Divorce, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Grief/Bereavement, Infertility, Infidelity, Loss/Abandonment, Marital/Premarital, Miscarriages, Oncology, Personality Disorders, Schizophrenia, Self Esteem, Sexual Abuse, Suicidal Ideation, Trauma, Workplace Issues

Jonathan “Jon” Le, LCPC

Practicing Since: 2014 Jon has an eclectic approach to counseling and believes that it’s important to individualize and tailor the counseling approach to each client. He draws from multiple theoretical models including cognitive behavioral therapy, emotions-focused therapy, narrative therapy, and person-centered therapy. He practices from an integrative…

Issues Served: Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Autism Spectrum, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Codependency, Depression, Grief/Bereavement, Loss/Abandonment, Process Addictions (i.e. food, gambling, other), Self Esteem, Self-Harm, Substance Dependence (i.e. drug/alcohol), Suicidal Ideation

Wanda Scott, LCSW-C

Practicing Since: 1999 Wanda provides compassionate, and competent care to her clients. Her theoretical framework is eclectic with leanings toward cognitive-behavioral and strengths models. Wanda Scott is a licensed clinical social worker with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field. She earned…

Issues Served: Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Bipolar Disorder, Blended Family, Career Counseling, Chronic Illness/Pain, Codependency, Depression, Divorce, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Grief/Bereavement, Infidelity, Loss/Abandonment, Marital/Premarital, Oncology, Personality Disorders, Process Addictions (i.e. food, gambling, other), Schizophrenia, Self Esteem, Self-Harm, Sleep Disorders, Substance Dependence (i.e. drug/alcohol), Suicidal Ideation, Workplace Issues