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“Don’t be afraid; Be focused, Be determined, Be hopeful, Be empowered “ Michelle Obama. You are not here by chance. Welcome to my page! My name is Chyna (yes, like the country). I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, licensed in the District of Columbia, with over 25 years experience in the area of mental health/clinical counseling; family and victim advocacy and military health. I am passionate about helping the WHOLE person on their path to healing.

I completed my undergraduate studies at Hampton University, Hampton VA. I received my Master’s in Social Work from the University of Maryland at Baltimore, where my concentration was on Clinical/Families & Children.

I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Washington, DC, with a rich background supporting individuals across school and community mental health settings. My work as a middle school counselor has given me a deep, firsthand understanding of how systems — educational, social, and institutional — can either lift people up or make things harder. I bring that broad, real-world perspective into my private practice, along with genuine warmth and curiosity. I work primarily with adults navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and the weight of everyday pressure — and I believe strongly that quality mental health care should be accessible to everyone.

Many of my clients come to me carrying more than they let on — a child struggling to focus and feeling misunderstood, a parent exhausted from trying to hold everything together, or an adult quietly navigating loss while the world expects them to move on. Whether you're 6 or 76, if life feels heavier than it should, you deserve a space to set it down. For over 15 years, I've had the privilege of walking alongside children, adults, and seniors through anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, and the moments that feel impossible to make sense of alone

Oluchi Orajekwe is Licensed Therapist with a dual background in medicine and counseling combining over a decade of experience in medicine, mental health, behavioral support, and clinical leadership. Proven success in building excellent Therapist-client relationship. Demonstrated ability to implement person-centered treatment plans that improved client outcomes, compliance, and engagement. Skilled in DSM-5 diagnostics, psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and inter-agency collaboration. Recognized for improving access to behavioral health services, increasing client retention, and fostering culturally sensitive, trauma-informed care environments.

I practice affirming, allied, feminist therapy rooted in empowerment and strengths perspectives. I acknowledge that late-stage capitalism is an implicit factor in functioning. I believe sleep, calories, and movement form the foundation for coping.

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Hello, and thank you for considering me as your therapist. My name is Tarianda Ruston, and I have more than 25 years of experience working in the helping profession. I am a licensed clinical social worker in both Maryland and the District of Columbia, with a diverse background that has allowed me to support individuals and families through many of life's challenges.

Throughout my career, I have worked in child welfare, foster care and adoption, inpatient mental health, custody cases, special education, and school mental health. These experiences have provided me with a deep understanding of the unique challenges people face across different stages of life. My passion is helping individuals discover their strengths, overcome obstacles, and build the tools needed for lifelong emotional wellness.

I believe therapy is a partnership built on trust, respect, and authenticity. My role is not to tell you what to do or make decisions for you. Instead, I provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences openly. Through thoughtful questions, compassionate reflection, and evidence-based strategies, I will help you gain insight, clarify your values, and make choices that align with the life you want to create.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Washington, DC, and Georgia. I provide telehealth services to clients, working with young adults and young adults specializing in anxiety and depression. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Feminist Therapy to help clients challenge unhelpful thought patterns, explore the impact of societal influences, and make meaningful progress toward their goals.

Kim Prager, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker/Therapist, studied and trained at University of Wisconsin-Madison. She has 16 years of experience providing therapy to people from all walks of life, Most recently, she worked at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center's integrated executive medicine and oncology clinics.

She believes therapy is a place to be seen and heard and an opportunity for personal growth. Her approach is holistic and trauma informed, often with a focus on adjustment, interpersonal dynamics, grief, and loss.

She welcomes you to reach out to find a way to live more authentically, forge genuine connections, and prioritize value based goals that bring about positive change in your life.