49 therapists in Maryland matching your needs
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Asmarett Askale-Ashford
(she/her)
![Asmarett Askale-Ashford, LCPC - Maryland Therapist at Grow Therapy](https://d2oun3o7n7y8hx.cloudfront.net/thumbnail-7a0563ec-fa4e-4108-8ec6-069e91056c91-provider24315.jpeg)
LCPC
20 years of experience
Warm
Authentic
Intelligent
Virtual
I am a passionate Licensed Professional Counselor in the states of both Georgia and Maryland. I have been licensed as a Professional School Counselor in the State of Georgia for the past 20 years. I am a newly licensed provider in the State of Maryland.
I enjoy working with a wide range of educational, personal, and professional issues providing services that span across a wide spectrum.
Yasir Ahmed
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LPC
8 years of experience
Authentic
Intelligent
Virtual
Hello, I am a licensed therapist with more than 9 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families. I work with adults and teenagers who seek help with depression, anxiety, trauma and relationship concerns. I also have experience working with those in crisis and those looking for support in tough times. I also work with clients of diverse cultural backgrounds. I am a male therapist of Asian Indian background and work with clients from various backgrounds.
My style of therapy is centered around your preferences and can be tailored to meet your needs. I work with you so that you can set the agenda and goals and pace of therapy.
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Karen Ann Schmid
(she/her)
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LCSW-C
30 years of experience
Authentic
Empowering
Solution oriented
Virtual
As a member of the Rainbow community, LGBTQI+ clients can find a safe space to land, I have a special connection with others within my community. I am happy to help & I’ve got your back! Authenticity is my strength as well as my style of choice. I celebrate when women can find their own unique and powerful identities as people and find their special strengths and abilities. May I have the privilege of helping you discover how wonderful you really are?
I am a 1990 graduate of the University of Maryland’s School of Social Work. I have a MSW, with a concentration in clinical social work. I am licensed as an MD LCSW-C. I have extensive knowledge and experience in working with clients who are seeking clinical support with issues across the mental health/wellness spectrum.
Khiana Simmons
(she/her)
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LCSW-C
6 years of experience
Warm
Authentic
Solution oriented
Virtual
Hello, my name is Khiana Simmons, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I graduated with a Masters in Social Work from The Catholic University of America. I have been practicing therapy for six years. Currently, I am a grief counselor and have been focusing on helping clients navigate life without their loved ones presence on earth. I have worked in hospital settings, hospice, schools, and private practice.
Kumi Pledger
(she/her)
![Kumi Pledger, LCPC - Maryland Therapist at Grow Therapy](https://d2oun3o7n7y8hx.cloudfront.net/thumbnail-b8322ba0-b38b-4564-8703-8f32b9fa7744-provider13366.jpeg)
LCPC
9 years of experience
Solution oriented
Authentic
Warm
Virtual
Now I am taking on new clients!!! Also, I am available on Saturdays!!!
I, Kumi Pledger, LCPC work with all ages: children, adolescents, couples, LGBTQ Clients, families and adults for various issues including, hearing from traumatic experiences, relationship challenges such as dealing with narcissistic abuse, struggling to manage anxiety, having no motivations, supporting new and expectant mothers, eating disorders, adjustment to new places/new jobs, grief and loss. I use personal insight and professional experience to provide clients with a safe place to be heard, find themselves again, free of fears, reduce anxieties, have a stress-free life, find happiness and joy in their lives, eliminate unwanted behaviors, grow, improve and conquer insomnia
Patrice Flagle
(she/her)
![Patrice Flagle, LCSW-C - Maryland Therapist at Grow Therapy](https://d2oun3o7n7y8hx.cloudfront.net/thumbnail-77699921-28cf-4eb0-8935-ee35ca48119d-provider1742.jpeg)
LCSW-C
35 years of experience
Warm
Solution oriented
Empowering
Virtual
Hello,
To schedule an appointment with Patrice, please register online at Grow Therapy. If you prefer an appointment sooner than is available on the online calendar, please email patriceflagle@gmail.com.
I'm Patrice Flagle, a licensed clinical social worker, who has been providing individual, couple and family therapy for over 30 years.
It seems like life is constantly changing, especially with the current challenges in the world the past few years. Whether your current stress is related to life events, or more personal issues, together we can work together to improve your mood, and achieve balance and overall wellness in your life.
I am a life-long practitioner of yoga and meditation, having studied in India in 1985. In addition to my MSW degree in 1983, I earned my Doctor of Naturopathy (N.D.) degree in 2003 and Yoga Teacher certification in 2014, with various certifications and trainings in divorce mediation, the Gottman Method for couples, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, and Gestalt therapy. I specialize in relationship, couple, and family issues, as well as individuals with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, issues regarding adjustment to life’s changes, stress management, women’s issues, and grief and loss. Utilizing a holistic, integrative approach, I am committed to helping you find the best possible you. Together, we will work to consciously define goals to help you develop creative strategies for new challenges and opportunities. I look forward to speaking with you!
Please email me at patriceflagle@gmail.com to schedule an appointment as soon as possible.
https://doxy.me/patriceflagle
Joseph Melendez
(he/him)
![Joseph Melendez, LCSW-C - Maryland Therapist at Grow Therapy](https://d2oun3o7n7y8hx.cloudfront.net/thumbnail-dff8fdc7-1c59-4908-bf44-6c62d5abc9da-provider812.jpeg)
LCSW-C
7 years of experience
Empowering
Humorous
Solution oriented
Virtual
Joseph Melendez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. He graduated from New York University with a Bachelor’s and Master of Social Work. Joseph is heavily involved with the LGBTQIA+ community and is a proud affirming provider. Additionally, he actively supports and works with individuals with disabilities, an area that is often overlooked.
Joseph hopes to work with you soon!
Tiffany Blackwell. LCPC, LCADC
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LCPC
15 years of experience
Virtual
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor with a passion for providing the utmost quality of services to individuals struggling with mental health and substance use disorders.
I have been the Director of residential and outpatient substance use disorder programs for men and women. My previous experience includes working with adults in the treatment of substance use disorder, anger, trauma, depression, and anxiety. I implement both Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Person-Centered treatment interventions in my private practice.
In addition to being a therapist, I have been involved in public speaking, educating professionals, school students and faculty, and the community at large on substance use disorder/mental health issues and trends.
Michael J. di Salvo, Psychotherapist, LICSW-QS, LCSW-IC. C-DBT, CCATP, CTTP, C-GIP, EMDR Provider.
(he/him)
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LCSW-C
35 years of experience
Solution oriented
Authentic
Direct
Virtual
Michael J. di Salvo, (He/Him/His), Psychotherapist, LICSW, LCSW-IC, LCSW-QS, C-DBT, CTTP, C-GIP, CCATP, EMDR, is a Nationally Board Certified Licensed Clinical Independent Social Worker with over thirty-year's experience. He is licensed and certified in multiple states and works with adults (18 Years +). He has several specialty care areas in mental health therapy, including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered, Trauma-Focused, Grief and Loss Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Positive Psychology and EMDR.
He works with various Life and Age Transitions, Coming-Out, Sexual Orientation, Gender Issues, Transitioning, Men's Issues, Mood Disorders, Anxiety, Depression, Geriatrics, LGBTQ++, Bias, Race, Ethnicity, Hate and Discrimination, Persons affected by Trauma, Career Counseling, Executive Functioning, Veterans/Emergency Responders and Co-Occurring Disorders.
Clinical Supervision is also offered to clinical professionals in need of supervisory hours.
Mr. di Salvo works with many diverse populations and works with persons who have experienced trauma, discrimination, racism, defamation, prejudice, hate and bias in any form.
He is also a long-time advocate and mental health treatment provider for persons within the LGBTQ+ Community and many other minority populations. Mr. di Salvo provides a safe, supportive, welcoming, affirming, reflective and nonjudgmental space for all people.
If you have any questions, please schedule a "FREE" 15-minute virtual consultation today! If you do not see an available slot, please do not hesitate to send an email with your availability so that we may accommodate your needs.
Out-of-pocket payments are accepted.
*Please understand that due to patient and staff concerns, there are only telehealth appointments available at this time. The provider will keep patients posted regarding the reopening of in-person visits in his Miami, Fort Lauderdale and New York City Locations. Virtual Sessions are available to all patients at this time in the following states: AZ, DE, FL, GA, MA, MD, NJ, NY, NV, PA, SC, VA, & WA. Please contact my scheduling staff to verify your qualifying insurance.
Mr. di Salvo graduated with honors. He obtained his undergraduate and post-graduate studies, research and internships through The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.
Delverene Mills, LCSW-C
(she/her)
![Delverene Mills, LCSW-C, LCSW-C - Maryland Therapist at Grow Therapy](https://d2oun3o7n7y8hx.cloudfront.net/thumbnail-b784db69-fd74-4b89-926e-9796bfb9de91-provider16809.jpeg)
LCSW-C
17 years of experience
Virtual
Are you looking for a change and a way to erase the stigma within communities that seeking outside help is not what "we" do? I believe you are, as you took the first big step to do the research. I am proud of you! Therapy is a way for people from all walks of life to express themselves while learning effective therapeutic positive skills to assist with managing their everyday life through the various trials and tribulations they may face.
I have 17 years of experience working with children, youth, adults and families combat the various struggles in their life. My overall goal is to assist my clients with becoming the best version of themselves regardless of their past trauma and current state. If you are ready to take the next step in learning how to manage your anger, anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief, bipolar disorder, stress and relationships schedule an appointment with me.
"As soon as healing takes place, go out and heal someone else"
~Maya Angelo
Joy Phillips-Schwartz
(she/her)
![Joy Phillips-Schwartz, LCSW-C - Maryland Therapist at Grow Therapy](https://d2oun3o7n7y8hx.cloudfront.net/thumbnail-3099e9ac-9fd0-4ba4-a42f-96bbdc22a7c0-provider24647.jpeg)
LCSW-C
13 years of experience
Warm
Authentic
Empowering
Virtual
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked in the mental health field for over 15 years providing an array of mental health services to clients. I currently provide therapeutic services for adults, couples, and families. I am also trained as a forensic interviewer and work with victims of Sexual Abuse.
I also work with clients who are experiencing depression, anxiety, and personal crises. I have been trained in various psychotherapy models such as Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive-Behavioral, and Trauma therapies.
I make every effort to understand my clients' needs and to help them work through challenging situations. I strongly believe in the value of therapy and the impact it has on helping heal past traumas and anxieties. I am here to support and guide you through the healing process so that you can live the life you choose to live. Joy-Ann also utilizes faith-based methods for clients who prefer therapy from a Christian perspective
Dr. Olushola Bakare, LMFT, EdD
(she/her)
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LCMFT
18 years of experience
Empowering
Authentic
Intelligent
Virtual
My name is Dr. Olushola Bakare, and I'm a board-certified Psychotherapist. I attended St Joseph College. I'm happy to help you today with any of your concerns. I enjoy empowering people and digging out their strengths. I don't ask fish to fly, neither do I ask birds to swim. I respect everyone's strengths and help my client recognize them. I love to highlight my client's strengths. I offer a safe, warm, therapeutic, judgment-free space for Adults (18+) and Older Adults (65+). I am sorry, but I do not accept clients who pay in cash. Also, every late cancellation or no-show accrues a late charge fee.
It is my ethical duty to officially terminate our therapeutic relationship when it is reasonably clear that the client is no longer beneficent, services are no longer required, counseling no longer serves the client's needs and interests, or Dr. Olushola Bakare, LMFT limits do not allow the provision of further counseling services.
It is the policy of Dr. Olushola Bakare, LMFT, that our professional relationship will be terminated after a one-month consistent lapse of meeting with a client. Dr. Olushola Bakare, LMFT, will attempt to notify you of this change in status as soon as possible after one month. My ethical duty is identifying, being available, and caring for current clients. It could feel awkward for our relationship to end, yet it is not meant to be discourteous in any way.
Wyvonne Williams
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LCPC
10 years of experience
Warm
Empowering
Virtual
I am a licensed professional counselor who is a Christian. I understand how important it is to have a Christian counselor. If this is something you want to integrate into your counseling process I am able to do this and can use the Bible and your relationship with God to help you with whatever struggles you have. Integrating God and your beliefs is not a requirement to have counseling, but it is something I can offer. You can be yourself without fear of judgment when working with me. I respect your faith and denominational differences. I don’t have an agenda nor am I preachy.
I strive to assist clients with bouncing back from life experiences such as unhealthy relationships, trauma, identity/ spiritual issues and parenting. Although I offer Individual therapy, my primary way of helping clients is through group therapy.
My small group therapy sessions provide support and encouragement for working on goals that address topics such as strategies for surviving trauma, healthy ways to manage anxiety and depression, tools for building self-esteem, and more. Just because you are a Christian doesn't mean you don't suffer from depression, anxiety, stress, etch…
Tanya Wagner, LCSW-C, NACC, LICSW
![Tanya Wagner, LCSW-C, NACC, LICSW, LCSW-C - Maryland Therapist at Grow Therapy](https://d2oun3o7n7y8hx.cloudfront.net/thumbnail-b309ffd3-89ac-49f7-bf7a-c4939810ba03-provider27916.jpeg)
LCSW-C
13 years of experience
Empowering
Challenging
Humorous
Virtual
I look forward to assisting you in meeting your goals in the best way, that works for you! I specialize in working with clients who have a history of depression, anxiety and trauma issues that stem from childhood disruptions in the formative years of life. Many of the skills you will learn in therapy will be practical and applicable.
Candace Merrill
(she/her)
![Candace Merrill, LCSW-C - Maryland Therapist at Grow Therapy](https://d2oun3o7n7y8hx.cloudfront.net/thumbnail-05690593-1cb7-461a-9833-40dfd129bbc4-provider15036.jpeg)
LCSW-C
6 years of experience
Authentic
Warm
Empowering
Virtual
Hi, my name is Candace, but you can call me Candy,
I have worked in the mental health field for 20 years and have been licensed for 4 years. This experience has allowed me to gain vast knowledge in the many nuances that can affect one’s life. I have been honored by each person that I’ve worked with as they have allowed me a windows view of their life and the issues each of them had while working together as a team to overcome these issues. My thought on counseling is that the person seeking therapy and the therapist are a team and work together as a team to find solutions and overcome the issues at hand.
I have a desire to use my empathetic and compassionate nature along with my skillset and experience to help people find and utilize services, coping skills and solutions that will assist them in gaining a better quality of life. I do this by providing a confidential safe and judgment free place for those seeking therapy to discuss their situations and needs. I use a strengths-based approach along with cognitive behavioral therapy and thinking outside the box to help people in identifying and reaching their goals.
Ronak Makadia
(she/her)
![Ronak Makadia, PsyD - Maryland Psychologist at Grow Therapy](https://d2oun3o7n7y8hx.cloudfront.net/thumbnail-d62d631b-825e-4108-b578-008746ae2fb2-provider3650.jpeg)
PsyD
4 years of experience
Solution oriented
Empowering
Warm
Virtual
Hello, my name is Ronak Makadia, and I am a licensed clinical psychologist with additional training in social work. As a second-generation, Asian American I quickly learned the stigma and shame attached to attending therapy, especially within the Asian American community. As a cis-gender woman of color, I value and will provide culturally competent services.
Please note that I only accept adults and older adults who are high-functioning but need support to overcome barriers. Due to the nature of my private practice, I am unable to accept clients who are seeking treatment for trauma, substance use or severe mental illness.
I work alongside patients to overcome any barriers they may be facing. I will always encourage you to create, learn, and consistently use healthy coping mechanisms. To avoid staying stuck, I collaborate with you in developing solutions to aid you in moving forward in your life. We all get stuck sometimes and I am here to help. Therapy does not have to be a painful experience and I will be here to guide you toward improvement in a welcoming, affirmative environment.
I support the movement to destigmatize therapy and make mental health care accessible for all. I will continue to support this mission and provide quality counseling. Talk to me about scheduling a first appointment if you are interested in working together.
I look forward to working with you!
Sabra Starnes, LICSW, LCSW, M.ED
(she/her)
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LCSW-C
24 years of experience
Warm
Solution oriented
Virtual
I believe that therapy is a collaborative process. Therefore, my role is to assist you in finding solutions that benefit you in the best way possible. My area of focus is working with teens and adults on stress, anxiety, and depression.
My highest priority as a therapist is cultivating a space for you, the client, to feel safe, supported, and unconditionally accepted. I have been doing therapy for 24 years and am passionate and committed to supporting others on their healing journey.
My clinical approach is person-centered first and foremost, while incorporating cognitive-behavioral and motivational interviewing methods to focus on your goals and motivations, and target what solutions are most effective and appropriate for you.
As a licensed clinical social worker and fellow human, I know the importance of telling your story in a safe space. You need to feel heard, supported, and seen, and you need to allow the courageous healing process to take place. You need to let out what you have been holding in, laugh, cry, feel, and express all your emotions to celebrate your strengths and personal growth. Therapy takes commitment and willingness to show up and be your true self in a safe and supportive way. If you are ready to do the work to make the changes and feel better, I am looking forward to starting a professional working relationship with you. Best Sabra
Lee Collins
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LCPC
4 years of experience
Solution oriented
Authentic
Empowering
Virtual
Is there a voice inside you that is saying "Life has more for me than this ?" I know this voice and the feelings of anxiety and depression that often results from our struggling alone. Change is not only possible, it is inevitable when we clear out the clutter in our hearts and minds. The journey from surviving to thriving is less intimidating when there is someone to walk with you.
My life experiences have brought me to this exciting place in my life - helping people to rediscover their inner gifts and become who they know they can be. I love helping people move forward in the Change process. Engaging fear, looking within, trying new skills, learning new ways to build self-esteem - this is the real currency of life.
Depression and anxiety will lift and become manageable.
Couples can do conflict well and become friends again.
You can make deep and lasting change in your life and pursue the career aspirations you dream of.
"The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step". Take your step today !
If you would like to read about my past employment and education, please visit:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leecollinslcpc/
Paulette Moore
![Paulette Moore, LCPC - Maryland Therapist at Grow Therapy](https://d2oun3o7n7y8hx.cloudfront.net/thumbnail-db06e0bd-8808-42bb-aa2e-03867dbf0e12-provider1935.jpeg)
LCPC
10 years of experience
Solution oriented
Intelligent
Warm
Virtual
Are you feeling depressed and anxious? Are you finding your life is in turmoil because you have to make a change? Maybe you are changing careers or jobs, you’re recently divorced, your home is now an empty nest, or you are retiring. These are only a few of life’s transitions that can bring on depression and anxiety. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, the therapy I use most often, states that A (Antecedent action or event) + B (our belief about that antecedent action or event) = Consequences, (depression or happiness). If you think of a transition or event (A) as a negative experience (B), you will experience the consequences of your belief, as depression and anxiety (C-negative) or as happiness and excitement (C-positive).
Unfortunately, many of us view a transition or change as a bad thing, a time when we are facing the unknown without a map. I would like to help you see change as an opportunity, a time for growth and exploration. Come with me. Together we can make change a positive force for a bright future.
please schedule appoints only on the hour.😀
Dr. Carlos J. Carmona-Goyena
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PhD
18 years of experience
Solution oriented
Intelligent
Humorous
Virtual
Welcome! With over 18 years of experience and a Doctorate in Counseling Psychology granted at the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico, I am best positioned to serve individuals and families navigating challenges such as family conflicts, trauma, PTSD, and anxiety. My therapeutic expertise extends across various cultural contexts, having practiced in Puerto Rico and Massachusetts, and currently holding active licenses in Maryland and Virginia.
Latonya R. Moore
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LCSW-C
20 years of experience
Solution oriented
Empowering
Direct
Virtual
Welcome and thank you for visiting my profile! I am Latonya Moore.
Are you feeling "stressed out", and/or anxious ? Are you having difficulty in your relationships? Would you like to learn coping skills to manage your life more effectively?
I am an experienced licensed therapist and I am excited that you have decided to focus on improving your health/wellness. Be mindful that the change you are seeking requires commitment and a willingness to participate in a supportive, collaborative process.
Roberto Martinez
(he/him)
![Roberto Martinez, LCPC - Maryland Therapist at Grow Therapy](https://d2oun3o7n7y8hx.cloudfront.net/thumbnail-97b7de63-e14f-4fbb-abb1-5a7af217b6cf-provider27917.jpeg)
LCPC
8 years of experience
Warm
Empowering
Solution oriented
Virtual
I specialize in providing counseling for anxiety, loss, relationship challenges, and trauma with a focus on increasing self-esteem and building onto current resiliency. I am a firm believer that all of us go through tough times in our lives, but also that given the proper therapeutic tools you will meet your mental health goals. Each individual is different and together we will come up with a therapeutic approach to either improve or continue your ability to thrive. I also offer career exploration services. Congratulations on taking the first (and often most difficult step) of seeking mental health services!
Frances Wendy Dorsey
(she/her)
![Frances Wendy Dorsey, LCPC - Maryland Therapist at Grow Therapy](https://d2oun3o7n7y8hx.cloudfront.net/thumbnail-1569a29a-dad2-4300-b5ae-44e0db6bc6f0-provider18418.jpeg)
LCPC
16 years of experience
Warm
Open-minded
Authentic
Virtual
First I want to acknowledge your effort to get help for your issues. You may be struggling with relationships, depression from a loss, anxiety about your future, memories of a terrible incident in the past, or an abusive childhood. Whatever it is that is getting in the way of your current life and your goals for the future, when you have the courage to work through these seemingly impossible challenges, you will find hope and your life will get better. I'm here to walk with you on this creative journey, your path to healing and wholeness.
As an expressive arts therapist with degrees in Pastoral Counseling and Early Childhood/Special Education, I bring my experience working with children and families, counseling those with mental health challenges who combat racism and poverty, and accompanying people struggling with recovery or a trauma history. In addition to verbal therapy, I use the expressive arts and psychodrama techniques to dig more deeply into troublesome issues with an underlying strengths-based approach.
Dr. Sara E Ratliff, DBH, LCSW, C-DBT
(she/her)
![Dr. Sara E Ratliff, DBH, LCSW, C-DBT, LCSW-C - Maryland Therapist at Grow Therapy](https://d2oun3o7n7y8hx.cloudfront.net/thumbnail-57342fc3-c684-4871-af8c-3a10377a8ff0-provider25124.jpeg)
LCSW-C
14 years of experience
Warm
Holistic
Empowering
Virtual
I earned my Doctoral degree in Behavioral Health from Arizona State University in 2018. I am bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Southern California, with an emphasis in children and families. I hold unrestricted clinical licenses in Social Work in the states of Illinois, Arizona, and Maryland (LCSW & LCSW-C). English is my second language
Simone K. Blanchard
(she/her)
![Simone K. Blanchard, LCPC - Maryland Therapist at Grow Therapy](https://d2oun3o7n7y8hx.cloudfront.net/thumbnail-df91760e-4c51-4ed3-a2dd-0552107b7515-provider13085.jpeg)
LCPC
15 years of experience
Empowering
Holistic
Authentic
Virtual
Dr. Simone Blanchard is the Executive Director and Lead Therapist of Inner Light Consulting and
Therapeutic Services in the metro Washington DC area. She is a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and holds her LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) in Maryland and Washington, DC. She is also a Trauma Specialist whose training includes working with children impacted by childhood sexual abuse.
Dr. Blanchard is a sought-after speaker by both lay and professional audiences. To the general community, she speaks about parenting skills, relationship healing and building, childhood development, and natural healing modalities. To professional audiences, her presentations include mental health diagnoses, interventions, treatment, and prognoses; relationship healing and building; suicide prevention; mind-body connection; and global trauma.
Dr. Blanchard earned her graduate degree with high honors in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Marymount University. She was inducted into the Psi Chi International Honors Society in Psychology and the Delta Epsilon Sigma National Honor Society. She is an International Psychology with a special concentration in global trauma. She has studied with master practitioners in spirituality, human development, and restitution.