Upper Marlboro, MD
Upper Marlboro, MD Condo Office
14456 Old Mill Rd, Suite 101
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Phone: 800-305-2089
Counselors in Upper Marlboro, MD
Dr. Carol Ivy Simmons, LCSW-C
Dr. Simmons is intentional about creating an environment of healing that is safe and inclusive. She uses an array of therapeutic practices to address a multitude of clinical and life circumstances. She enjoys seeing the healing connections that arise from a Cognitive Behavioral Approach. Watching…
Issues Served: Abortion, Abuse and Neglect (Domestic Abuse/Violence), Adoption and Foster Care, Anxiety/Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Black and Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) specific mental health issues, Career Counseling, Depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder, Dissociative and Psychotic Disorders (DID, Schizophrenia), Divorce, Fertility, Reproductive, and Perinatal specific Issues (Fertility, Miscarriages, Perinatal Loss, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum), Grief and Loss, Impulse Control and Anger Management, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Personality Disorders, Process Addictions (i.e. food, gambling, other), Self Esteem, Sexual Abuse, Suicidal Ideation and Self Harming Behaviors, Trauma and PTSD
Alexandra Codjoe, LMSW
Practicing since: 2021 Alexandra provides a supportive, nonjudgmental, and inclusive environment for individuals navigating life transitions, grief, trauma, and other emotional challenges. She works with clients from diverse backgrounds, including those with biracial and multiracial identities, as well as individuals experiencing complex family dynamics or…
Issues Served: Abortion, Abuse and Neglect (Domestic Abuse/Violence), ADD and ADHD, Adoption and Foster Care, Anxiety/Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Black and Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) specific mental health issues, Career Counseling, Chronic Illness and Chronic Pain, Depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder, Divorce, Eating Disorders, Fertility, Reproductive, and Perinatal specific Issues (Fertility, Miscarriages, Perinatal Loss, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum), Grief and Loss, Impulse Control and Anger Management, Intellectual Disabilities, Interpersonal Effectiveness in Relationships, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Process Addictions (i.e. food, gambling, other), Self Esteem, Sexual Abuse, Sleep Disorders, Substance Use and Dependence, Suicidal Ideation and Self Harming Behaviors, Trauma and PTSD
Lisandra Lysaith, CRNP-PMH
Practicing Since: 2013 Dr. Lisandra Lysaith aims to create a warm, welcoming, and non-judgmental environment where clients can feel safe and heard. She believes in building a collaborative relationship with each client, empowering them to take an active role in their mental health journey. Dr….
Issues Served: Medication Management
Gifty Addai-Pickett, CRNP-PMH
Practicing Since: 2019 Dr. Addai-Pickett’s approach is patient-centered and holistic, creating a partnership with each client. She advocates for patient empowerment through family and patient education, clear communication, and trust to help improve quality of life. She uses an integrative approach which includes a combination…
Issues Served: Abortion, ADD and ADHD, Adoption and Foster Care, Anxiety/Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Black and Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) specific mental health issues, Career Counseling, Depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder, Dissociative and Psychotic Disorders (DID, Schizophrenia), Divorce, Eating Disorders, Fertility, Reproductive, and Perinatal specific Issues (Fertility, Miscarriages, Perinatal Loss, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum), Grief and Loss, Impulse Control and Anger Management, Medication Management, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Process Addictions (i.e. food, gambling, other), Self Esteem, Suicidal Ideation and Self Harming Behaviors
Latoya Belton, MSN, CRNP-PMH
Practicing Since:2023 As a PHMNP, Latoya strives to create a warm and supportive atmosphere for her clients, ensuring they feel heard and understood. She often utilizes cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness techniques in her medical practice to help her clients manage their symptoms and foster personal…
Issues Served: Abortion, Adoption and Foster Care, Anxiety/Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Black and Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) specific mental health issues, Career Counseling, Depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder, Divorce, Fertility, Reproductive, and Perinatal specific Issues (Fertility, Miscarriages, Perinatal Loss, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum), Grief and Loss, Medication Management, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Self Esteem, Trauma and PTSD
Karen Alexander, Intern
Practicing Since: 2025 Karen utilizes a person centered and solution focused approach that allows the client to tell her who they are and what they hope to accomplish during their session. Together, they will create an atmosphere and environment that is safe, caring, and warm….
Issues Served: Abortion, Abuse and Neglect (Domestic Abuse/Violence), ADD and ADHD, Adoption and Foster Care, Anxiety/Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Career Counseling, Chronic Illness and Chronic Pain, Depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder, Divorce, Eating Disorders, Fertility, Reproductive, and Perinatal specific Issues (Fertility, Miscarriages, Perinatal Loss, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum), Grief and Loss, Impulse Control and Anger Management, Intellectual Disabilities, Interpersonal Effectiveness in Relationships, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Process Addictions (i.e. food, gambling, other), Self Esteem, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Disorders (Sex Therapy and Addictions), Sleep Disorders, Substance Use and Dependence, Trauma and PTSD
Nia McLean-Johnson, LGPC
Practicing Since: 2015 When seeking counseling, Nia’s clients can expect warmth, non-judgment, understanding, empathy, and openness. Nia’s primary theoretical orientations are CBT and psychodynamic. She also emphasizes self-compassion and utilizes bibliotherapy and spiritual integration. She views the therapeutic process as collaborative and ever evolving. Nia…
Issues Served: Abortion, Abuse and Neglect (Domestic Abuse/Violence), Anxiety/Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Black and Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) specific mental health issues, Career Counseling, Chronic Illness and Chronic Pain, Depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder, Divorce, Fertility, Reproductive, and Perinatal specific Issues (Fertility, Miscarriages, Perinatal Loss, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum), Grief and Loss, Interpersonal Effectiveness in Relationships, Self Esteem, Sexual Abuse, Suicidal Ideation and Self Harming Behaviors, Trauma and PTSD
Elizabeth Purdum, LMSW
Practicing Since: 2022 Elizabeth practices a combination of evidence-based treatment modalities. She determines the appropriate modality collaboratively with each individual and with their families/support systems when appropriate. She uses a strengths-based approach to help individuals recognize their strengths and abilities. And she utilizes cognitive-behavioral interventions…
Issues Served: Abortion, Abuse and Neglect (Domestic Abuse/Violence), ADD and ADHD, Adoption and Foster Care, Anxiety/Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Career Counseling, Depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder, Divorce, Fertility, Reproductive, and Perinatal specific Issues (Fertility, Miscarriages, Perinatal Loss, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum), Grief and Loss, Impulse Control and Anger Management, Interpersonal Effectiveness in Relationships, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Process Addictions (i.e. food, gambling, other), Self Esteem, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Disorders (Sex Therapy and Addictions), Sleep Disorders, Trauma and PTSD
Cheryl Tucker, LGPC, NCC
Practicing Since 2020 Cheryl believes that the foundation to building a rapport and strengthening the therapeutic relationship with a client is through empathy, genuineness, and unconditional positive regard. One of the treatment modalities that she likes to use to engage clients is the Person-Centered approach,…
Issues Served: Abortion, Career Counseling, Depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder, Divorce, Grief and Loss, Interpersonal Effectiveness in Relationships, Self Esteem, Sexual Abuse, Trauma and PTSD
Tanya Vaughn, LGPC, NCC
Practicing Since: 2022 Tanya’s clients can expect a warm, inviting atmosphere that is free from distractions. A place where they feel accepted and safe to be vulnerable. She enjoys examining how the client’s thoughts and experiences affect how they feel, which in turn affects their…
Issues Served: Abortion, Abuse and Neglect (Domestic Abuse/Violence), ADD and ADHD, Adoption and Foster Care, Anxiety/Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Career Counseling, Chronic Illness and Chronic Pain, Depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder, Dissociative and Psychotic Disorders (DID, Schizophrenia), Divorce, Eating Disorders, Grief and Loss, Impulse Control and Anger Management, Personality Disorders, Self Esteem, Sexual Abuse, Sleep Disorders, Suicidal Ideation and Self Harming Behaviors, Trauma and PTSD
Patti Rogers, LCSW-C
Practicing Since: 2009 Patti strives to create a relaxed, nonjudgmental atmosphere in an effort to foster a pleasant yet productive therapeutic relationship with clients. She focuses on targeting her client’s way of thinking about a problem or situation to empower them to recognize that the…
Issues Served: Abuse and Neglect (Domestic Abuse/Violence), Anxiety/Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder, Grief and Loss, Interpersonal Effectiveness in Relationships, Self Esteem, Trauma and PTSD
Sanaa Mylan, LCPC
Practicing Since: 2017 Sanaa is a native of New York City and currently services the Maryland area. She enjoys working with clients from a strengths-based perspective and uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help renew minds to live a happier life. She enjoys helping clients understand their true…
Issues Served: Adoption and Foster Care, Anxiety/Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder, Divorce, Impulse Control and Anger Management, Interpersonal Effectiveness in Relationships, Self Esteem, Sexual Abuse, Substance Use and Dependence, Trauma and PTSD
Angela Bates, LCPC, NCC
Practicing Since: 2020 Angela’s counseling style is empathetic, mindful, and client-centered. She believes in treating everyone with respect and dignity but equally important, she prides herself on demonstrating compassion, genuineness, and empathy. Angela’s treatment approach is set on the foundation of building a therapeutic relationship…
Issues Served: Abortion, Abuse and Neglect (Domestic Abuse/Violence), Adoption and Foster Care, Anxiety/Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Chronic Illness and Chronic Pain, Depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder, Divorce, Eating Disorders, Fertility, Reproductive, and Perinatal specific Issues (Fertility, Miscarriages, Perinatal Loss, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum), Grief and Loss, Impulse Control and Anger Management, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Personality Disorders, Process Addictions (i.e. food, gambling, other), Self Esteem, Sexual Abuse
Tiara Anderson, LCSW-C
Practicing Since: 2014 Tiara enjoys working with adults who are experiencing a wide-range of challenges that include, anxiety, depression, spiritual stress, natural stress, trauma, relationship issues, workplace issues and stress. She views the mental health and therapeutic process as a collaboration between clients and therapist…
Issues Served: Abuse and Neglect (Domestic Abuse/Violence), Anxiety/Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Career Counseling, Depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder, Impulse Control and Anger Management, Personality Disorders, Self Esteem, Trauma and PTSD
