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Rachel Ama Kwadu
Counselor, LCPC
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Rachel Ama Kwadu

Counselor, LCPC (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
8 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Let's Connect (240) 213-9208
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We'll process the psychological stress caused by interactions with people, places and systems that are demeaning, hostile, dismissive and insensitive. My clients are able to improve or better manage distress tolerance; communication and relationships; ​assertiveness and autonomy; address family-of-origin challenges; life transitions; trauma and more. I diagnose and treat anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD and more. Maternal and reproductive health, stress of caretaking, avoidance, overwhelm, relationship issues, transitions, worry, career work stress, sadness, immigrant and cultural identity, self-doubt and trauma are my expertise.
I utilize CBT, EMDR assertiveness training, mindfulness and behavioral approaches to address clients’ patterns of thinking and behavior rather than their external situation, allowing the clients to dictate the specific issues to be addressed; positively reinforcing experiences and reduce avoidant patterns; help clients express their needs and wants clearly.
A goal of my therapeutic process is to help people understand why they are the way they are, increase compassion for themselves, make conscious and intentional decisions, and make better behavioral choices by understanding the way they think. ​
Call or Rachel Ama Kwadu now for a free 15 minute consultation - (240) 213-9208

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Gaithersburg, MD 20878

(240) 213-9208

Silver Spring, MD 20904

I'm providing virtual counseling to men and women who are black/Africa American, Latinx, Asian, Middle Eastern and from other backgrounds.
I specialize in Anxiety, Coping Skills and Depression 
$180 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (240) 213-9208
Photo of Rachel Ama Kwadu, Counselor, LCPC

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Gaithersburg, MD 20878

(240) 213-9208

Silver Spring, MD 20904

I'm providing virtual counseling to men and women who are black/Africa American, Latinx, Asian, Middle Eastern and from other backgrounds.
I specialize in Anxiety, Coping Skills and Depression 
$180 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $180

Payment Methods

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

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • CareFirst
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Johns Hopkins
  • MultiPlan
  • MultiPlan Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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TPBHN is in-network with Aetna, CIGNA, BlueCross, Anthem, CareFirst, United healthcare and MultiPlan. We bill your insurance directly. Without insurance, sessions are $180. Sliding scale rate is $90.
Photo of Rachel Ama Kwadu, Counselor, LCPC
Rachel Ama Kwadu
Counselor, LCPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (240) 213-9208
"
TPBHN is in-network with Aetna, CIGNA, BlueCross, Anthem, CareFirst, United healthcare and MultiPlan. We bill your insurance directly. Without insurance, sessions are $180. Sliding scale rate is $90.
Photo of Rachel Ama Kwadu, Counselor, LCPC
Rachel Ama Kwadu
Counselor, LCPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (240) 213-9208

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Maryland / LC15886 Rachel Ama Kwadu
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 6 years
  • Attended Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey , Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2022
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I am EMDR trained and specialize in trauma and working with women around maternal health and immigrant experiences. I am licensed to administer assessments, create treatment, plans, and work with clients to identify meaningful clinical interventions to prevent or treat mental health disorders.
Photo of Rachel Ama Kwadu, Counselor, LCPC
Rachel Ama Kwadu
Counselor, LCPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (240) 213-9208
"
I am EMDR trained and specialize in trauma and working with women around maternal health and immigrant experiences. I am licensed to administer assessments, create treatment, plans, and work with clients to identify meaningful clinical interventions to prevent or treat mental health disorders.
Photo of Rachel Ama Kwadu, Counselor, LCPC
Rachel Ama Kwadu
Counselor, LCPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (240) 213-9208

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression

Expertise

  • Antisocial Personality
  • Bisexual
  • Child
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Codependency
  • Culture & Family of Origin Issues/Life Transitions
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Immigrant Experiences
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Peer Relationships
  • Personality Disorders
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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I'm trained to administer assessments to aid in diagnosing and treating anxiety, ADHD, depression, PTSD, OCD, grief and substance using EMDR, CBT, DBT, ACT, solution focused, motivational interviewing to support clients from Black/African-American, Asian, Latinx, Middle Eastern and other backgrounds. We'll explore, understand and address your challenges and discover who you are beyond them.
Photo of Rachel Ama Kwadu, Counselor, LCPC
Rachel Ama Kwadu
Counselor, LCPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (240) 213-9208
"
I'm trained to administer assessments to aid in diagnosing and treating anxiety, ADHD, depression, PTSD, OCD, grief and substance using EMDR, CBT, DBT, ACT, solution focused, motivational interviewing to support clients from Black/African-American, Asian, Latinx, Middle Eastern and other backgrounds. We'll explore, understand and address your challenges and discover who you are beyond them.
Photo of Rachel Ama Kwadu, Counselor, LCPC
Rachel Ama Kwadu
Counselor, LCPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (240) 213-9208

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Intersex Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent

Ethnicity

Asian
Black and African American

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Intersex Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent

Ethnicity

Asian
Black and African American

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • EMDR
  • Existential
  • Integrative
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
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Rachel Ama Kwadu
Counselor, LCPC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (240) 213-9208
Photo of Rachel Ama Kwadu, Counselor, LCPC
Rachel Ama Kwadu
Counselor, LCPC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (240) 213-9208

Location

Primary Location

Gaithersburg, MD 20878

(240) 213-9208

Additional Location

Silver Spring, MD 20904

(240) 213-9208
"
I'm providing virtual counseling to men and women who are black/Africa American, Latinx, Asian, Middle Eastern and from other backgrounds.
Photo of Rachel Ama Kwadu, Counselor, LCPC
Rachel Ama Kwadu
Counselor, LCPC
Call for a free consultation now - (240) 213-9208
"
I'm providing virtual counseling to men and women who are black/Africa American, Latinx, Asian, Middle Eastern and from other backgrounds.
Photo of Rachel Ama Kwadu, Counselor, LCPC
Rachel Ama Kwadu
Counselor, LCPC
Call for a free consultation now - (240) 213-9208