First Choice Counseling Center has a diverse providers ready to meet your needs. Our staff will get to know you and tailor our sessions to best fit your desires and personality. This will involve consistent, open dialogue about treatment and whether it is meeting your needs. We will also discuss what results you would like to see and how we can tailor your treatment to meet that goal.

At any stage of life, it is possible to change your perceptions and actions and head in a new direction. My goal is to foster an interactive therapeutic experience, providing support and practical feedback to effectively address personal life challenges. I offer a personalized approach tailored to your needs. With compassion and understanding, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns and negative perceptions that are holding you back while we build on your strengths to help you attain the personal growth you are committed to accomplishing. I Iook forward to working with you in achieving your goals and experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

Our team of experienced male and female therapists provide counseling to children, adolescents, couples and families of all ages. Many of our clients are struggling with anxiety, depression, serious relationship conflict, a trauma disorder or a child's behavior problem and often find it difficult coping day to day. The therapeutic process is liberating once begun, indeed it is life-transforming. Trust that you will emerge stronger and more self-aware now able to reclaim that special, essential "You", that you always knew was there but couldn't quite seem to get in touch with. Start your therapy journey today!

COVID-19 THERAPY OFFERED NOW My ideal client is that individual who may have experienced some type of childhood trauma and find themselves stuck or lost in life. If you are experiencing some of the following symptoms: depression, anxiety, anger, relational issues, feelings of abandonment, or rejection help is available. You do not have to isolate yourself or live an unfulfilled and meaningless life. Therapy can assist you in changing your life. You can have the life you desire. Sand Tray is one of the many treatment interventions I utilize to help clients delve into past trauma. It is a safe and non-evasive way to deal with trauma.

Psychotherapy andLife coaching, especially for women. individual therapy. group therapy and couples therapy.

Relationship problems? Infidelity? Constant arguing? I can help you work out the issues and develop your intimacy. You will learn new ways to interact with each other. My goal is to help you create a marriage better than it ever was, and to learn the skills of long-term marriage. With 35+ years of experience, I have a broad internal database of personal and relationship situations to help put your specific situation into perspective. I am not the sit back and watch kind of therapist. I am active in helping you understand and change the problem interactions in your relationship.

In my practice we will address your therapeutic needs from a holistic approach, taking a closer look at all areas of life, as a way for improving coping strategies for life naturally (i.e. reviewing social/family interactions/ difficulties, daily stressors, dietary patterns and more). Art psychotherapy and counseling sessions are offered, allowing the natural process of healing through the power of art interventions, meditation, and mindfulness techniques. Inspiring internal and external healing.

My name is Oluwafemi Sanya. I am the CEO and founder of Melaninated Fathers LLC. I obtained my Bachelors in psychology from Frostburg State University in 2010 and my Masters in Counseling from The Chicago school of Psychology in 2013. I am a licensed mental health therapist in Maryland and Washington DC and have been practicing for 7 years. I occupy many roles in my day to day, and I take them as a privilege and never take them for granted.

There are so many changes that happen as families grow and develop with the passing years. I am here to help with these transitions. As such, I incorporate both traditional and spiritual approaches to mental health in my practice. I believe that change happens when people are given the guidance they need to draw on their own strengths and realize their potential to live fulfilling, happy lives. I provide an environment of compassion and support to help individuals and families overcome obstacles to move forward and thrive.

My mission is to develop and nurture a therapeutic relationship that enables individuals, couples and families to navigate through challenges to reach their full potential and live their best lives. I believe that everyone deserves fulfillment and have it within them to not only explore the possibilities, but to also make it happen. I also believe in helping athletes learn and understand the importance of mental strength to enhance performance through personal growth and finding fulfillment in their experiences. Through discovery, acceptance and nurturing, we can get there together.

**I am not currently accepting new clients** Have you been experiencing symptoms of anxiety or depression? Is this preventing you from living your life the way you want? Is this negatively impacting your relationships with your spouse or partner, or your family? Maybe you’re feeling stuck professionally or struggling with feeling good about yourself. You may feel so overwhelmed that you couldn’t handle one more thing going wrong. Perhaps you’re struggling to feel connected with your partner. You want to feel better about yourself, your relationship, and your career and are motivated to improve them through therapy.

From childhood through adulthood and into our golden years every stage of life presents a series of challenges. Sometimes these challenges become obstacles that prevent one from enjoying a fulfilling life. I specialize in helping courageous heterosexual, gay, and lesbian adults and couples, improve their lives, relationships, and achieve their goals by facilitating insights and new ways of thinking, to more effectively cope with the normal stressors of life. My method is patient-driven and collaborative, though psychodynamic in orientation. I utilize cognitive/behavioral, relational, inter-personal, solution-based, and mindfulness theories in my eclectic and unique approach to individual, couples, and group therapy.

Unhappy with your marriage or other significant relationship? Are you tired of the struggles and lack of connection? I can help! I specialize in marriage, family, and relationship counseling because I believe that positive, nurturing, and supportive relationships are essential to living a happy, emotionally-fulfilling life. My practice centers on helping relationships heal and thrive, with an eye towards restoring the harmonious balance and intimate closeness we desire and need. I have over 15 years experience working with couples and families, employing the most clinically proven methods for achieving success with clilents of all backgrounds.

If you are seeking a transformation through identifying your individual strengths and empowerment, I am the therapist for you. I enjoy working with individuals and being a part of their restorative journey. I have experience with working with individuals who are dealing with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship issues and an over-all search for and growth of self. I also eagerly work with couples that wish to strengthen their relationship, improve their communication, restore their trust, foster forgiveness, increase intimacy and conflict-resolution, and/or are trying to decide whether to solidify their commitment.

We all face challenges in our lives that we may have difficulty navigating through. It may be feeling depressed or anxious, experiencing relational/family conflict and grief, or adjusting to life transitions. Sometimes, we need another person to help us along the way outside of our loved ones. That's where I come in. I strive to help you work through adversities, build upon your strengths, and empower you to create new, meaningful, and fulfilling chapters in your life.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a MD State Board Approved Supervisor. I have experience in many different areas working with individuals, families, children, adults, teens, and more. My goal has always been to bring wholeness back to the person, as well as the family system. I offer services to those who are in the public school system, under-served communities, domestic violence, criminal justice system, in need of marriage and family therapy, military families and veterans, youth trauma victims, survivors of homicide victims, and to those persons who feel like they just can't seem to "get it together".

I have worked in the mental health field for 30 years. My experience has enabled me to work with multicultural clients with depression, grief and loss; anxiety, and marital issues. Additionally, I help clients with chronic physical pain manage their chronic pain through stress management, learning new coping skills related to life changes associated with their chronic pain, and healing relationships. I see individual adults, and couples.

My goal is to assist you in managing your stress through the form of talk therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and dialectical behavioral therapy. My person-centered approach allows me to get a holistic view of how stress may affect you through biological factors, social factors, and psychological factors. I have seen first hand how guidance and support spark positive changes. I'm here to walk with you through your journey of positive change and teach you how to manage the stressors that affect you the most.

I am a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in adults and adolescents providing individual, couples, and family therapy. My goal is to support and empower clients to to make decisions that positively shape their lives. I focus on insightful and practical solutions.