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Life’s challenges can often feel overwhelming, but you don't have to navigate them alone. With experience supporting both children and adults, I specialize in helping individuals manage Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, and Adjustment Disorders. My goal is to meet you exactly where you are, providing a judgment-free and empathetic space where you feel truly seen and heard.

Hi, I’m Melanie. I’m a therapist, writer, and educator with a passion for helping Christian women move beyond anxiety, trauma, and overwhelming life experiences so they can live with greater peace and clarity. Many of the women I work with are thoughtful, faith-centered individuals who feel exhausted from trying to hold everything together while quietly carrying stress, worry, or past pain.

I earned a Doctor of Education in Community Care and Counseling with a trauma focus, along with a Master’s degree in Psychology and Counseling. My work is informed by trauma-informed care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness practices. For clients who desire it, I also integrate faith and spirituality into the healing process.

My approach is warm, thoughtful, and grounded. I believe therapy should feel like an OASIS — Open And Safe InSide— a place where you can slow down, be honest about what you’re carrying, and begin rebuilding a sense of peace, confidence, and direction.

Outside of therapy, I’m a writer, poet, and speaker who enjoys quiet moments with coffee, popcorn, and the occasional antique shop. Creativity, humor, and reflection are meaningful parts of my life and often influence the way I help clients explore their own stories.

My name is Jesse Okonigbo, I have been in the medical and nursing profession for 15 years. My background in nursing has made me dependable when called upon.

I am a direct, solution- oriented mental health therapist with over 30 years helping people navigate mental health challenges

I obtained my MSW at Hunter College in NY. I am licensed in both New York and DC. My clinical training consists of extensive experience with children, teens, families and young adults in the Greater New York City area. I treat clients experiencing anxiety, depression, family conflict, interpersonal problems and behavioral problems.

Jerry is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner in Maryland and a U.S. Navy veteran. He earned his masters in nursing at the University of Pennsylvania, followed by a residency focused on mood disorders and the bipolar spectrum. Jerry had extensive experience with adults, geriatrics, and adolescents in inpatient and crisis settings. With over 10 years in health care, he is dedicated working collaboratively with patients to support their mental health goals.

I believe that every person deserves to be heard, respected, and supported without judgment. My goal is to create a safe, compassionate, and collaborative environment where clients feel comfortable exploring life’s challenges and building meaningful change.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I use a strengths-based, person-centered approach that recognizes each client’s unique experiences, resilience, and goals. I understand that seeking therapy can feel vulnerable, and I strive to make the process approachable, empowering, and tailored to your individual needs.

Whether you are navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship concerns, grief, trauma, chronic illness, or work-related stress, I will meet you where you are. Together, we will develop practical tools, increase self-awareness, and work toward lasting emotional well-being at a pace that feels right for you.

My commitment is to provide culturally responsive, evidence-based care while building a therapeutic relationship grounded in trust, empathy, authenticity, and respect. I consider it a privilege to walk alongside my clients as they move toward healing, growth, and a more fulfilling life.

I am a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I started my career in pediatric intensive care, which sparked my love for supporting people of all ages through hard times. I now work with both kids and adults who are dealing with anxiety, depression, mood changes, ADHD, autism, and substance use concerns.

Welcome! I'm a licensed therapist in Maryland, Virginia, and D.C. I have experience working with teens, adults, and families coping with symptoms of anxiety and depression, ADHD, trauma, grief, PTSD, and difficult life transitions to find healthy ways to overcome the issues they are facing.