Find a therapist, counselor or psychologist in Silver Spring, MD

Mohammed Abdullah is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and Board Approved Supervisor. He has more than 20 years of experience working with clients of all ages to help them learn to better manage the effects of chronic stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger issues, behavioral disorders, academic-related stressors, dysfunctional relationships, family life difficulties, and men and women's issues. 

Mohammed utilizes humanistic approaches, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychoanalytic methods, among others to successfully assist his clients. The foundation of his work relies on building a healthy client-therapist relationship. 

Mohammed puts a lot of emphasis towards building trust and fostering a healthy and open line of communication. His goals during each session are to promote growth and to build upon the strengths that his clients already have.

Magyarita Anderson is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who has over 30 years of professional experience working with adults and seniors who are struggling to cope with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, low self-esteem, trauma, and more. 

Magyarita is an expert at helping adolescents and adults recover from hidden and invisible traumas of adverse childhood events. She has a passionate burden to support those recovering from the trauma of narcissistic abuse. The confusion of life is solvable and self-acceptance is possible.

Magyarita uses a multifaceted approach that includes lifestyle, nutrition, and meditation, integrated with evidence-based clinical mental health practices. Together, you'll work to remove the barriers your personal barriers to emotional freedom and fulfillment.

"My goal is to help you achieve a mentally, physically, and socially healthy life using the client-centered approaches that help you to succeed and reach your counseling goals. "

Dr. Judy Ann Upshaw is a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) with more than 43 years of clinical experience. While she is experienced in general mental health treatment, her specialty is substance use treatment. Dr. Judy has worked in inpatient as well as outpatient treatment as well as individual, group, couples and family counseling. She enjoys assisting people in finding their true selves and achieve their highest goals. Dr. Judy has developed programs and supervised other therapist. She is also an adjunct college professor.

Dr. Judy completed her Bachelor's degree in Behavior Sciences at Andrews University in Berrien Springs, MI. She then received a Master's degree in Psychology from Temple University-Philadelphia, and a Doctorate in Counseling Psychology from Argosy University-Arlington. She utilizes many treatment modality such as music and art therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and much more.

Life is full of challenges, especially in this post-pandemic era. Now more than ever, Dr. Judy sees our societies the need for counseling. She would like to have the opportunity to support you in your life's journey and is confident in her ability to help you reach your goals. Schedule your first session with her today.

Nadine Missiet is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with the American Nurses Credentialing Center in both the District of Columbia and the state of Maryland. She completed her Master of Science in Nursing Degree at Walden University, and she is caring and compassionate nurse practitioner. She has devoted more than seven years providing holistic care to a wide variety of clients with psychiatric conditions.

As a nurse practitioner, she treats her patients with dignity, respect, and acting with empathy and compassion. She recognizes the importance of both mental and physical well-being, customizing care to respect the individual’s belief, and striving to educate patients on health maintenance and disease prevention that will promote quality living throughout the community. She believes that a patient’s wishes come first, and therefore, each individual should be considered a partner in his/her own care. Keeping a patient informed and well educated before making a decision regarding health is vital.

As a humble nurse practitioner, she will focus more on having her patients become partner in their own care, and be able to gain control and understanding of their own health and well being. At the end of the visit, a patient may not remember the laboratory results or vital signs divulged, but hopefully, they will remember how their practitioner made them feel valuable, empowered, and respected when choosing their provision of care.

Cynthia Rousseau is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Missouri who has 10 years of experience providing therapy to adolescents and adults who struggle with the day to day life stressors. Cynthia completed her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Missouri-St. Louis and received her Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Lindenwood University.

Cynthia believes that building a strong therapeutic relationship to help you work through issues like stress management, depression, anxiety, relationships, and many more will optimize how to get your life on the track you desire. Cynthia starts with a client-centered approach to assist you with developing goals to reach your full potential wherever you are in life.

Cynthia utilizes collaborative, solution-focused, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and strength-based approaches in therapy to meet your needs. Cynthia invites you to allow therapy to provide support during difficult times. A therapist will stand beside you as long as it is needed to complete goals and feel you are living your best productive and healthy life.