Silver Spring, MD

Counselors in Silver Spring, MD

Lisandra Lysaith, CRNP-PMH

Practicing Since: 2013 Dr. Lisandra Lysaith aims to create a warm, welcoming, and non-judgmental environment where clients can feel safe and heard. She believes in building a collaborative relationship with each client, empowering them to take an active role in their mental health journey. Dr….

Issues Served: Medication Management

Gifty Addai-Pickett, CRNP-PMH

Practicing Since: 2019 Dr. Addai-Pickett’s approach is patient-centered and holistic, creating a partnership with each client.  She advocates for patient empowerment through family and patient education, clear communication, and trust to help improve quality of life.  She uses an integrative approach which includes a combination…

Issues Served: Abortion, ADD/ADHD, Adoption/Foster Care, Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Behavioral Issues, BIPOC Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Career Counseling, Conduct Disorder, Depression, Dissociative Disorders, Divorce, Eating Disorders, Gender Identity Issues, Grief/Bereavement, Infertility, Infidelity, Loss/Abandonment, Medication Management, Miscarriages, OCD, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Process Addictions (i.e. food, gambling, other), Schizophrenia, Self Esteem, Self-Harm, Suicidal Ideation

Adama Jang, Master’s Level Clinical Intern

Adama is pursuing a Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at McDaniel College. Adama believes as a counselor, that she should provide a suitable atmosphere where her clients feel safe enough to express their thoughts and feelings through open communication without fear of judgement…

Issues Served: Abortion, Abuse/Neglect, ADD/ADHD, Adoption/Foster Care, Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Behavioral Issues, BIPOC Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Blended Family, Career Counseling, Chronic Illness/Pain, Codependency, Conduct Disorder, Depression, Developmental Disorders, Divorce, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Eating Disorders, Gender Identity Issues, Grief/Bereavement, Infertility, Infidelity, Intellectual Disabilities, 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

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

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, BIPOC 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, Intellectual Disabilities, 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

Ashton Gordon, LMSW

Practicing since: 2019 Ashton holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies and a Masters in Social Work. She has six years of experience walking alongside individuals, couples, and families on their journeys towards growth and healing. Her therapeutic approach is grounded in…

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, Family Caregivers, Gender Identity Issues, 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

Desrene Sesay, LCPC

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, Abuse/Neglect, Adoption/Foster Care, Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Behavioral Issues, BIPOC Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Blended Family, Career Counseling, Codependency, Conduct Disorder, Depression, Divorce, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Gender Identity Issues, Grief/Bereavement, Infertility, Infidelity, Loss/Abandonment, Miscarriages, OCD, Personality Disorders, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Process Addictions (i.e. food, gambling, other), PTSD, Self Esteem, Self-Harm, Sexual Abuse, Sleep Disorders, Substance Dependence (i.e. drug/alcohol), Suicidal Ideation, Trauma, 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, Behavioral Issues, BIPOC Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Career Counseling, Chronic Illness/Pain, Codependency, Conduct Disorder, Depression, Developmental Disorders, Divorce, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Grief/Bereavement, Infertility, Infidelity, Loss/Abandonment, Miscarriages, OCD, Oncology, Personality Disorders, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Process Addictions (i.e. food, gambling, other), Self Esteem, Self-Harm, Sexual Abuse, Sleep Disorders, Suicidal Ideation, Workplace Issues

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

Elizabeth Purdum, LMSW

Practicing Since: 2022 Elizabeth practices a combination of evidence-based treatment modalities. She determines the appropriate modality collaboratively with each individual and with their families/support systems when appropriate. She uses a strengths-based approach to help individuals recognize their strengths and abilities. And she utilizes cognitive-behavioral interventions…

Issues Served: Abortion, Abuse/Neglect, ADD/ADHD, Adoption/Foster Care, Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Career Counseling, Codependency, Conduct Disorder, Depression, Divorce, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Grief/Bereavement, Infertility, Infidelity, Loss/Abandonment, Marital/Premarital, Miscarriages, OCD, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Process Addictions (i.e. food, gambling, other), PTSD, Self Esteem, Sex Therapy, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Addiction, Sleep Disorders, Trauma

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, ADD/ADHD, Adoption/Foster Care, Anxiety/Panic, BIPOC Issues, Career Counseling, Codependency, Depression, Divorce, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Grief/Bereavement, Infertility, Infidelity, Loss/Abandonment, Miscarriages, OCD, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, PTSD, Self Esteem, Sex Therapy, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Addiction, 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

Mark Gills, LCPC

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: Abortion, ADD/ADHD, Adoption/Foster Care, Anxiety/Panic, BIPOC Issues, Career Counseling, Developmental Disorders, Divorce, Grief/Bereavement, Infertility, Infidelity, Intellectual Disabilities, Loss/Abandonment, Marital/Premarital, Miscarriages, OCD, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, 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

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