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Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, LPC, MAC
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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
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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 Diversity Counseling Associates now for a free 15 minute consultation - (301) 962-2285

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Diversity Counseling Associates

Largo, MD 20774

(301) 962-2285
Website
I offer both in-person and tele-health/virtual sessions.
I specialize in Behavioral Issues, Child and Substance Use 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, families and groups  
Let's Connect (301) 962-2285
Photo of Dr. Sam Okanume - Diversity Counseling Associates, Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, LPC, MAC

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Diversity Counseling Associates

Largo, MD 20774

(301) 962-2285
Website
I offer both in-person and tele-health/virtual sessions.
I specialize in Behavioral Issues, Child and Substance Use 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, families and groups  

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, Wire

Insurance

  • 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
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Diversity Counseling Associates
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, LPC, MAC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (301) 962-2285
Photo of Dr. Sam Okanume - Diversity Counseling Associates, Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, LPC, MAC
Diversity Counseling Associates
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, LPC, MAC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (301) 962-2285

Qualifications

    Licensed Professional Counselor: Sam Okanume

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Maryland / LC8186 Sam Okanume
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 27 years
  • Attended Capella University, PhD (Doctorate), Graduated 2014
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: Maryland Board of Professional Counseling 8186 / 2017
  • License: District of Columbia Board of Professional Counseling PRC14657 / 2015
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Diversity Counseling Associates
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, LPC, MAC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (301) 962-2285
Photo of Dr. Sam Okanume - Diversity Counseling Associates, Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, LPC, MAC
Diversity Counseling Associates
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, LPC, MAC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. 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
Photo of Dr. Sam Okanume - Diversity Counseling Associates, Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, LPC, MAC
Diversity Counseling Associates
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, LPC, MAC
Do these issues align with your needs? or (301) 962-2285
Photo of Dr. Sam Okanume - Diversity Counseling Associates, Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, LPC, MAC
Diversity Counseling Associates
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, LPC, MAC
Do these issues align with your needs? 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
Photo of Dr. Sam Okanume - Diversity Counseling Associates, Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, LPC, MAC
Diversity Counseling Associates
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, LPC, MAC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (301) 962-2285
Photo of Dr. Sam Okanume - Diversity Counseling Associates, Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, LPC, MAC
Diversity Counseling Associates
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, LPC, MAC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (301) 962-2285

Location

Primary Location

Diversity Counseling Associates

Largo, MD 20774

(301) 962-2285
"
I offer both in-person and tele-health/virtual sessions.
Photo of Dr. Sam Okanume - Diversity Counseling Associates, Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, LPC, MAC
Diversity Counseling Associates
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, LPC, MAC
Call for a free consultation now - (301) 962-2285
"
I offer both in-person and tele-health/virtual sessions.
Photo of Dr. Sam Okanume - Diversity Counseling Associates, Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, LPC, MAC
Diversity Counseling Associates
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, LPC, MAC
Call for a free consultation now - (301) 962-2285