
Olive & Oak Wellness
Counselor, LCPC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3528 Worthington Blvd., Unit 201, Frederick, MD 21704
Let's Connect (301) 288-1276

Life can feel really overwhelming sometimes. Maybe you haven’t felt like yourself lately, or you’re more stressed and anxious than usual. The pressures of work, school, relationships, & life changes can weigh on us. If you’re feeling stuck and unsure how to move forward, therapy can provide a safe space to explore options and gain knowledge. My approach is warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental, with the aim to help clients feel seen and heard.
I utilize a combination of evidence based practices in addition to person-centered modalities when working with clients. Prior experience centers around anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, life transitions, relationship/social issues, family dynamics, school/executive functioning as well as navigating chronic illness, disability & special needs.
Finding a therapist who feels like the right fit can be difficult, which is why I encourage potential clients to connect with me prior to an initial session. Please reach out for a free 20 minute consultation call to ask questions, get to know me, and explore how I can help. I look forward to hearing from you!
Call or Email Olive & Oak Wellness now for a free 15 minute consultation - (301) 288-1276
Let's Connect (301) 288-1276

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- CareFirst
- Cigna and Evernorth

Olive & Oak Wellness
Counselor, LCPC
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (301) 288-1276
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Maryland / LC9416 Buffy Kamnikar
- In Practice for 11 years
- Attended Johns Hopkins University, MS Counseling, Post-Master's Certificate Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2014
- Licensed by State of Maryland / LC9416
- License: Maryland Department of Health State Board of Professional Counselors & Therapists LC9416
- Certificate from National Board of Certified Counselors 631508 / 2015
Counselor: Buffy Kamnikar
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Child
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Developmental Disorders
- Divorce
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Family Systems
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Positive Psychology
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
Location
Primary Location
Olive & Oak Wellness
3528 Worthington Blvd.
Unit 201
Frederick, MD 21704
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