Diversity Counseling Associates
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, LPC, MAC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Largo, MD 20774
Let's Connect (301) 962-2285

Diversity Counseling Associates, a licensed Mental Health Service Provider based in District Heights, Maryland - here to guide you through life’s most complex and difficult matters. I truly care about my patients’ well-being and guarantee top of the line counseling and psychological services catered to their needs. Since 1999, I have provided a number of specialized therapeutic services to those dealing with challenging life experiences. Patient well-being is my number one priority, and I go above and beyond to help them through all their obstacles. Get in touch with me today for more information.
Through the use of various psychotherapy methods and collaborative treatment measures, my patients develop life-changing habits to help them cope with any of life’s various obstacles. My therapy sessions are designed to dissect personal issues and provide patients with effective tools to help them see the glass half full instead of half empty.
Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, addiction, anxiety, or major life changes? This is the time when help is needed from a certified professional to cope with many of life’s challenges. I’m a licensed Mental Health Service Provider, and I’m here to support you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery.
Call or Email Diversity Counseling Associates now for a free 15 minute consultation - (301) 962-2285
Let's Connect (301) 962-2285

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $255
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Paypal, WireInsurance
- Aetna
- AmeriHealth
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- CareFirst
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
- Magellan
- MBHP | MassHealth
- Medica
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Uprise Health
- Wellpoint | Amerigroup
Diversity Counseling Associates
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, LPC, MAC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (301) 962-2285
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Maryland / LC8186 Sam Okanume
- In Practice for 27 years
- Attended Capella University, PhD (Doctorate), Graduated 2014
- License: Maryland Board of Professional Counseling 8186 / 2017
- License: District of Columbia Board of Professional Counseling PRC14657 / 2015
Licensed Professional Counselor: Sam Okanume
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Diversity Counseling Associates
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, LPC, MAC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (301) 962-2285
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Behavioral Issues
- Child
- Substance Use
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Adoption
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Antisocial Personality
- Anxiety
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Autism
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Chronic Relapse
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- LGBTQ+
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Psychosis
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Teen Violence
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
Diversity Counseling Associates
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, LPC, MAC
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (301) 962-2285
Client Focus
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Intervention
- Multicultural
- Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Reality Therapy
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Structural Family Therapy
Diversity Counseling Associates
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, LPC, MAC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (301) 962-2285
Location
Nearby Areas
Diversity Counseling Associates
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, LPC, MAC
Call for a free consultation now - (301) 962-2285