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Laronda Barker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW

Laronda Barker

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW

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Bethesda, MD 20817
You can come back from anything no matter how bad you think the situation is. It is all about your mindset. Reprogramming your mindset is the key to your success. The power of change rest in your desire to want change. I believe that people have the power to change their circumstances within themselves by changing their thought pattern first. Reprogramming your mindset is the key to your success.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Empowerment, and Motivational Interviewing encourages change within. In addition, I welcome a warm, inviting, friendly, and non-judgmental environment for clients. I come from a plethora of experiences in the social service field that specializes in behavioral health, school -based social services, and teletherapy.
Call Laronda Barker now for a free 15 minute consultation - (301) 969-9531

Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Headway

Bethesda, MD 20817

(301) 969-9531
Website
New clients through Headway virtually and in person by appointment only.
$175 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
Let's Connect (301) 969-9531
Photo of Laronda Barker - Laronda Barker , Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW

Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Headway

Bethesda, MD 20817

(301) 969-9531
Website
New clients through Headway virtually and in person by appointment only.
$175 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $175
  • Couple Sessions $250

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Carolina Behavioral Health Alliance
  • Humana
  • Humana Dual Medicare and Medicaid
  • Humana Medicare
  • Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
  • MedCost
  • Medicaid
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • WellCare
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I'm in network with major plans through Headway, including Aetna, United Healthcare, Oxford, Oscar, and Cigna.
Photo of Laronda Barker - Laronda Barker , Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Laronda Barker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (301) 969-9531
"
I'm in network with major plans through Headway, including Aetna, United Healthcare, Oxford, Oscar, and Cigna.
Photo of Laronda Barker - Laronda Barker , Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Laronda Barker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (301) 969-9531

Qualifications

    Clinical Social Work/Therapist: Laronda Lakeisha Barker

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Maryland / 30459 Laronda Lakeisha Barker
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 6 years
  • Attended Edinboro University, Master's of Social Worker, Graduated 2020
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: Virginia 904020082 / 2023
  • License: North Carolina C019848 / 2026
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Laronda Barker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. - (301) 969-9531
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Laronda Barker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. - (301) 969-9531

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Child
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Family Conflict
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
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Identifying 3-4 triggers and emotions and developing coping skills to manage emotions during difficult times. Additionally, we will develop treatment goals together so we can measure the progress.
Photo of Laronda Barker - Laronda Barker , Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Laronda Barker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (301) 969-9531
"
Identifying 3-4 triggers and emotions and developing coping skills to manage emotions during difficult times. Additionally, we will develop treatment goals together so we can measure the progress.
Photo of Laronda Barker - Laronda Barker , Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Laronda Barker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (301) 969-9531


Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Ethnicity

Black and African American
Hispanic and Latino

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Ethnicity

Black and African American
Hispanic and Latino

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Christian Counseling
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Expressive Arts
  • Interpersonal
  • Intervention
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Music Therapy
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
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I like to use Cognitive behavioral therapist, Motivational Interviewing, Solution focused, Strengths-based Approach, and Narrative therapy.
Photo of Laronda Barker - Laronda Barker , Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Laronda Barker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (301) 969-9531
"
I like to use Cognitive behavioral therapist, Motivational Interviewing, Solution focused, Strengths-based Approach, and Narrative therapy.
Photo of Laronda Barker - Laronda Barker , Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Laronda Barker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (301) 969-9531

Location

Primary Location

Headway

Bethesda, MD 20817

(301) 969-9531
"
New clients through Headway virtually and in person by appointment only.
Photo of Laronda Barker - Laronda Barker , Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Laronda Barker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (301) 969-9531
"
New clients through Headway virtually and in person by appointment only.
Photo of Laronda Barker - Laronda Barker , Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Laronda Barker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (301) 969-9531