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Chevy Chase, MD 20815

Managed by Rula Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.
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 rests in your desire to want change. I believe that people have the power to change their circumstances within themselves by changing their thought patterns first. Together, we will build coping skills and create a personalized plan for growth that feels empowering and achievable.
Clients can expect their session with me to focus on building rapport, understanding their concerns, and creating a safe, supportive environment where they feel comfortable sharing their experiences. I prioritize establishing trust and ensuring clients feel heard, respected, and not judged.
I use active listening to create space for you to reflect on your experiences, showing up as an empathetic and supportive partner in the process. When working through challenges, I remain calm, patient, and grounded so you feel safe and heard.
Take the first step to help. Call or Laronda Barker now - (240) 540-5374

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Chevy Chase, MD 20815

(240) 540-5374
My website
I specialize in Anxiety, Life Transitions and Peer Relationships 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
Let's Connect (240) 540-5374
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Managed by Rula Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Chevy Chase, MD 20815

(240) 540-5374
My website
I specialize in Anxiety, Life Transitions and Peer Relationships 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Anthem HealthKeepers
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Brighton Health
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Coventry
  • Evry Health
  • First Health
  • Geisinger
  • Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic
  • MagnaCare
  • Meritain Health
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford
  • Sentara Health Plans
  • Sidecar Health
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Laronda Barker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
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Laronda Barker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (240) 540-5374

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Virginia / 0904020082 Laronda Barker
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  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, Master of Social Work (MSW), Graduated 2020
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Laronda Barker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (240) 540-5374
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Laronda Barker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (240) 540-5374

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Life Transitions
  • Peer Relationships

Expertise

  • Anger Management
  • Career Counseling
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Cultural Stress
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Violence
  • Family Conflict
  • Infidelity
  • Men's Issues
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Women's Issues
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Laronda Barker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Do these issues align with your needs? or (240) 540-5374
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Laronda Barker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Do these issues align with your needs? or (240) 540-5374

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Christian Counseling
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
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Laronda Barker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (240) 540-5374
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Laronda Barker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (240) 540-5374

Location

Primary Location

Chevy Chase, MD 20815

(240) 540-5374

Nearby Areas

Counties

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Laronda Barker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (240) 540-5374
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Laronda Barker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (240) 540-5374