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Find mental health support in Silver Spring with 2,432 licensed providers offering talk therapy and medication management. Headway connects you with empowering, solution-oriented providers across neighborhoods like Takoma Park, Wheaton, and Downtown Silver Spring, with sessions available virtually or in-person and covered by major insurance plans.
Hello! I have been a clinical social worker for over 15 years. For a number of those years, I worked at Walter Reed National Military Medical center where I specialized in a wide range of mental health issues, including Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Grief and Loss, Sleep Problems, Relationship problems, and Work Stressors.
I specialize in medication management in treating mood, anxiety, psychotic, and substance use disorders. In the past, I worked as an RN in a dual diagnosis inpatient psychiatric unit. Recently, I have working in an outpatient private practice.
As a licensed psychotherapist (LCPC), I am committed to providing compassionate and effective mental health support to individuals seeking guidance and healing in a safe and nonjudgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. My therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy, respect, and collaboration, as I believe in the inherent strength and resilience within each person. My background and experience in multiple cultures, helps me understand and effectively work with diversity. I have experience in community mental health centers, with a wide range of disorders. While I'm trained in several treatment modalities, I use Evidence Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques and tools. and the one best suited to the client's temperament including. I continually engage in ongoing education and professional development to stay abreast of the latest research and therapeutic approaches within the field of mental health.
I am objective as it applies to one’s life.
Further, I am non judgemental. I help one to find their way to healing and wholeness.
Welcome—I'm glad you're here.
Acknowledging that you need help is a courageous first step, and finding the right space to share your struggles can feel overwhelming. I’m here to make that process a little easier.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field. My approach is rooted in warmth, compassion, and respect. I work with individuals who are navigating a wide range of challenges, whether they stem from the past or are part of everyday life.
My areas of specialty include anxiety, depression, and addiction. Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of where to start, my goal is to provide a safe, supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts and emotions, build resilience, and begin to heal.
You don’t have to face it alone. I’m here to support you every step of the way.
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As a Doctor in Nursing Practice, I have been in healthcare for over ten years, which has prepared me to manage my patients with evidence-based treatment modalities. I bring compassion and commitment to my practice of caring for the holistic needs of my patients, which entails a comprehensive assessment and evaluation of the patient’s psychological, emotional, and physical well-being, also creating a plan of care that will optimize a favorable outcome in a realistic, goal-oriented length of time, with the patient’s buy-in.
About our therapists located within 20 miles of Silver Spring, MD
- 98%Anxiety
- 95%Depression
- 82%Stress management
- 73%PTSD
- 67%Relationship issues
- 94%Aetna
- 74%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 73%Cigna
- 67%CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
- 56%Ascension
- 98%English
- 3%French
- 3%Igbo
- 2%Bengali
- 2%Cantonese
- 97%In-person or online
- 3%In-person only
- 82%Woman
- 18%Man
- 33%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 32%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
- 21%Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Clinical
- 12%Clinical Psychologist
- 2%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 100%Individual therapy
- 36%Family therapy
- 21%Child or adolescent therapy
- 21%Couples therapy
Frequently asked questions
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Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Therapist in Silver Spring
Searching for therapists in Silver Spring starts with knowing what kind of support you want. Some therapists focus on anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, trauma, life transitions, or work stress. Others may specialize in areas like couples therapy, family therapy, or identity-related concerns. As you compare Silver Spring therapists, look for training, specialties, and approaches that match your needs, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, trauma-informed therapy, or another approach listed in the therapist’s profile.
Silver Spring has therapists across areas like Downtown Silver Spring, Takoma Park, Wheaton, and nearby communities, but local appointment times may vary. Virtual therapy can expand your options if office location, commute, or scheduling make in-person care harder to fit into your week. Beyond specialty, consider whether a therapist is accepting new patients, offers appointment times that work for you, and provides a free phone consultation. Reading therapist bios can help you understand their communication style, session structure, and what care with them may feel like before you book.
Therapy in Silver Spring can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before care begins. Headway helps you search therapists who accept a wide range of insurance plans, check your benefits, see estimated out-of-pocket costs upfront, and book directly when you’re ready.
If you're experiencing or worried about violence, threats, or coercion in your relationship, couples therapy isn't usually the right starting point — individual support is safer. The National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233, or text START to 88788\) can help you think through next steps.
If anyone in your family is experiencing or worried about abuse, threats, or coercion, joint family or couples therapy usually isn't the right starting point — individual support is safer. The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline (1-800-422-4453) and National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233, or text START to 88788\) can help you think through next steps.
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