Silver Spring, MD

Counselors in Silver Spring, MD

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, Disability, Dissociative Disorders, Divorce, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Eating Disorders, Geriatric, Grief/Bereavement, Infertility, Infidelity, Loss/Abandonment, Marital/Premarital, Miscarriages, OCD, Oncology, Peripartum and Postpartum, Personality Disorders, Process Addictions (i.e. food, gambling, other), PTSD, Schizophrenia, Self-esteem/self-worth, Self-harm/Self-injury, Sex therapy, Sexual abuse, Sexual Addiction, Sleep/Insomnia, Substance Dependence (i.e. drug/alcohol), Suicidal Ideation, Trauma, Workplace Issues

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: Anxiety/Panic, Depression, Grief/Bereavement, Loss/Abandonment, Substance Dependence (i.e. drug/alcohol), Workplace Issues

Nija Hepburn-Nelson, Master’s Level Clinical Intern

Practicing Since: 2022 Nija’s heart’s desire is to remind individuals that their circumstances do not define them, and that their surroundings do not dictate who and what they have the potential/power to become. Clients can expect to be met with a safe, warm, welcoming, and…

Issues Served: Abuse/Neglect, Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Behavioral Issues, Chronic Illness/Pain, Codependency, Depression, Dissociative Disorders, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Eating Disorders, Grief/Bereavement, Infidelity, Loss/Abandonment, Peripartum and Postpartum, Personality Disorders, Process Addictions (i.e. food, gambling, other), PTSD, Schizophrenia, Self-esteem/self-worth, Self-harm/Self-injury, Sexual abuse, Sleep/Insomnia, 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, Autism Spectrum, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Career Counseling, Chronic Illness/Pain, Codependency, Conduct Disorder, Depression, Divorce, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Geriatric, Grief/Bereavement, Infertility, Infidelity, Loss/Abandonment, Miscarriages, Peripartum and Postpartum, Self-esteem/self-worth, Self-harm/Self-injury, Sexual abuse, Sleep/Insomnia, 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: Abuse/Neglect, ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Bipolar Disorder, Chronic Illness/Pain, Codependency, Depression, Disability, Eating Disorders, Geriatric, Grief/Bereavement, Loss/Abandonment, OCD, Peripartum and Postpartum, Personality Disorders, PTSD, Schizophrenia, Self-esteem/self-worth, Self-harm/Self-injury, Sexual abuse, Substance Dependence (i.e. drug/alcohol), Suicidal Ideation, Trauma, Workplace Issues

Sofia Neville, LGPC

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: Abuse/Neglect, ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Autism Spectrum, Bipolar Disorder, Career Counseling, Chronic Illness/Pain, Codependency, Depression, Grief/Bereavement, OCD, PTSD, Self-esteem/self-worth, Self-harm/Self-injury, Sleep/Insomnia, Suicidal Ideation, Trauma, Workplace Issues

Scott Bristol, LGPC

Practicing Since: 2020 Scott wants you to feel comfortable talking with him. Communication begins before a word is ever spoken. He works hard to make each client feel comfortable and at ease in communicating thoughts, feelings, and current beliefs. Scott respects each person’s path is…

Issues Served: Abortion, Abuse/Neglect, ADD/ADHD, Adoption/Foster Care, Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Behavioral Issues, Blended Family, Chronic Illness/Pain, Codependency, Depression, Dissociative Disorders, Eating Disorders, Geriatric, Grief/Bereavement, Infidelity, Loss/Abandonment, Marital/Premarital, Miscarriages, OCD, PTSD, Self-esteem/self-worth, Sleep/Insomnia, 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, Disability, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Geriatric, Personality Disorders, Self-esteem/self-worth, Suicidal Ideation, Trauma, Workplace Issues

Shawntese Charles, LCSW-C

Practicing Since: 2005 Shawntese’s goal is to create a judgement free zone and a safe place to explore solutions to client’s problems. The treatment modalities that she often uses in her practice are: Person-Centered treatment, CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Strength-Based. Her favorite way to work…

Issues Served: Abortion, Abuse/Neglect, ADD/ADHD, Adoption/Foster Care, Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Behavioral Issues, Blended Family, Career Counseling, Codependency, Conduct Disorder, Depression, Divorce, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Grief/Bereavement, Infertility, Infidelity, Loss/Abandonment, Miscarriages, PTSD, Self-esteem/self-worth, Sexual abuse, Substance Dependence (i.e. drug/alcohol), Suicidal Ideation, Trauma, Workplace Issues

Jackelyn Knight, LMSW

Practicing Since: 2019 Jackelyn provides therapy from a client-centered, strength-based, empowerment perspective, goal orientated, collaborative approach, and culturally competent. She likes to incorporate the use of art for expression and exercises. CBT is her main approach when working with adolescents needing improvement with anxiety, depression,…

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, Peripartum and Postpartum, Self-esteem/self-worth, 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/self-worth, 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/self-worth, Suicidal Ideation, Trauma, Workplace Issues

Dr. Cortnee Webb, Psychologist

Practicing Since: 2008 Dr. Webb likes to provide an optimal and safe environment for her clients. She views mental health as one of the most common health conditions amongst us and believes it should be treated with as much attention, time, and integrity as any…

Issues Served: Abortion, ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Blended Family, Career Counseling, Disability, Divorce, Geriatric, Grief/Bereavement, Infertility, Infidelity, Loss/Abandonment, Marital/Premarital, Miscarriages, OCD, Oncology, Process Addictions (i.e. food, gambling, other), PTSD, Self-esteem/self-worth, Sleep/Insomnia, 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/self-worth

Tenille Ademiluyi, LMSW

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: Abuse/Neglect, Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Behavioral Issues, Career Counseling, Depression, Executive Therapy, Marital/Premarital, Self-esteem/self-worth, 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, Disability, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Geriatric, Grief/Bereavement, Loss/Abandonment, OCD, Personality Disorders, Process Addictions (i.e. food, gambling, other), PTSD, Schizophrenia, Self-esteem/self-worth, Self-harm/Self-injury, 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, Disability, Divorce, Geriatric, Grief/Bereavement, Infidelity, Loss/Abandonment, Marital/Premarital, OCD, Oncology, Self-esteem/self-worth, 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/self-worth, 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-worth, Self-harm/Self-injury, 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, Disability, Divorce, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Geriatric, Grief/Bereavement, Infertility, Infidelity, Loss/Abandonment, Marital/Premarital, Miscarriages, Oncology, Personality Disorders, Schizophrenia, Self-esteem/self-worth, 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-worth, Self-harm/Self-injury, 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, Disability, Divorce, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Geriatric, Grief/Bereavement, Infidelity, Loss/Abandonment, Marital/Premarital, Oncology, Personality Disorders, Process Addictions (i.e. food, gambling, other), Schizophrenia, Self-esteem/self-worth, Self-harm/Self-injury, Sleep/Insomnia, Substance Dependence (i.e. drug/alcohol), Suicidal Ideation, Workplace Issues