Thoko Shumba
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C (she, her)
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Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Not accepting new clients
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Are strong, intense emotions affecting your life? Do you feel like you are in the passenger seat of your own life? Therapy offers a safe, non-judgmental space to explore and untangle these feelings. Together, we will delve into your emotions, thoughts, and experiences to gain valuable insights. My goal is to equip you with tools to build the life you envision and adapt to adversity. In our sessions, you will find a safe space to be seen, heard, and supported. My approach is solution-focused, aiming to construct practical solutions to the stressors in your life.
Specializing in the treatment of personality disorders such as Borderline Personality Disorder and Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD), I draw largely from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Treatment is tailored to each person's needs.
CBT examines the interplay between emotions, behaviors, and thoughts, focusing on specific goals. DBT addresses deep emotions, providing skills in interpersonal effectiveness, mindfulness, distress tolerance, and emotional regulation. Together, we'll navigate your challenges in order to build a more fulfilling life.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
Payment Methods
Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- CareFirst
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
- Johns Hopkins
- Military OneSource
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Thoko Shumba
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Maryland / 25809 Thoko Shumba
Thoko Shumba
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
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Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Personality Disorders
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Image
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Codependency
- Depression
- Emotional Disturbance
- Impulse Control Disorders
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Parenting
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Thoko Shumba
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (240) 789-4061
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
Shona
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
Shona
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Mindfulness Based Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Solution Focused Therapy
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Thoko Shumba
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (240) 789-4061
Location
Primary Location
Upper Deck Mental Health Therapy and Counseling
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
(240) 789-4061Email me
Additional Location
Baltimore, MD 21215
(240) 789-4061Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods
Thoko Shumba
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Take the first step to help. Call now - (240) 789-4061