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I grew up in an environment where life was often difficult and filled with challenges. Those experiences shaped my heart and gave ...
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I grew up in an environment where life was often difficult and filled with challenges. Those experiences shaped my heart and gave me a deep passion for supporting others through their darkest moments. I know what it feels like to struggle, and that is why I am committed to being a source of hope, compassion, and strength for those facing difficult times.
I am Adeline Mangwa, PMHNP-BC, with over 16 years of experience in psychiatric and behavioral health care. I provide care across the lifespan, serving children, adolescents, and adults, and am dedicated to delivering personalized, evidence-based mental health and substance use treatment. I specialize in anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, addiction, and complex psychiatric conditions including bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and schizoaffective disorder. My holistic approach emphasizes a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment, empowering clients to openly explore their thoughts, emotions, and life experiences.
I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy with psychiatric evaluations, medication management and crisis intervention to help clients build coping skills and achieve lasting change. As a Suboxone-certified provider, I combine medication-assisted treatment with therapeutic support to promote long-term recovery.
I chose mental health care out of a deep passion for advocacy, healing, and breaking the stigma surrounding mental illness. I am committed to walking alongside each client on their journey toward resilience, stability, and improved quality of life, helping them feel heard, supported, and empowered every step of the way.
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I believe that healing begins with feeling genuinely heard, and I strive to provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where we ...
I believe that healing begins with feeling genuinely heard, and I strive to provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where we can work together toward your goals.
I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC) providing evidence-based, person-centered care across the lifespan. I assess, diagnose, and treat anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma-related disorders, ADHD, and substance use disorders. I work with adolescents, adults, and older adults facing emotional distress, life transitions, and mood disorders. Many clients seek relief from overwhelming symptoms and greater emotional balance. I create a welcoming, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard and empowered, and we develop individualized treatment plans that promote resilience and recovery.
My approach is collaborative and evidence-based, helping clients build skills while addressing underlying factors. I integrate psychiatric evaluation, medication management, psychoeducation, and supportive therapy tailored to each client's goals. My specialties include anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, trauma-related, and substance use disorders.
Reaching out for support is a meaningful step, and you don't have to navigate life's challenges alone. Whether you're facing a difficult season or seeking long-term growth, I'm committed to meeting you with compassion and individualized care. When you're ready, I welcome the opportunity to support you on your journey toward healing.
As an ethnic woman of color who has lived in different countries, I'm able to understand and empathize with different thought proc...
As an ethnic woman of color who has lived in different countries, I'm able to understand and empathize with different thought processes based on one's identity and lived experiences.
Kalkidan Yilma is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with 2 years of experience in the mental health field. She is dedicated to fostering positive change, growth, and empowerment in the lives of her clients. She is committed to providing a safe and supportive space for individuals to navigate life's challenges. Kalkidan specializes in helping clients navigate issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and relationship dynamics. Kalkidan completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at the University of Maryland, Baltimore.
With a background working in both clinical and community settings, she was able to hone her skills in individual and group therapy. She tailors her methods to meet the needs of her clients by utilizing various treatments such as trauma-informed therapy, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, and mindfulness-based therapy.
Kalkidan's warm and empathic demeanor creates a space where clients feel heard and understood. She actively involves clients in therapy and believes in the power of collaboration in developing a sense of empowerment and self-discovery. Her goal is to guide individuals in building resilience, improving well-being, and strengthening their quality of life.
I am a strong advocate of empowering my clients to be the best version of who they are in order to succeed and go far physically a...
I am a strong advocate of empowering my clients to be the best version of who they are in order to succeed and go far physically and mentally.
Kimberly Green is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (LPC, CSAC) in the state of Virginia with over 18 years of experience working in a variety of settings with children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, and veterans.
Kimberly earned her Master's degree in Counseling from Norfolk State University and specializes in cognitive behavioral (CBT), behavior modification, client-centered, rational-emotive, family systems (FST), and brief solution-focused therapies (BSFT). She is a strong advocate of empowering her clients to be the best version of who they are in order to succeed and go far physically and mentally. Kimberly is also dedicated to instilling in her clients the need to be a part of the solution and not a part of the problem.
Kimberly strongly believes in treating her clients with respect, fairness, and compassion. She'll help you learn to live your life as though it’s golden, making the rest of your life the best part of your life—and only comparing yourself to the person you were yesterday.
As a queer Neurodivergent therapist, I love to help others develop confidence in their identity while helping them embrace whateve...
As a queer Neurodivergent therapist, I love to help others develop confidence in their identity while helping them embrace whatever their version of unmasking is in their journey of *becoming*.
I am Skyler Irons, a Licensed Certified Clinical Social Worker with 12+ years of experience in various settings: community mental health, school-based therapy, inpatient psychiatric social work, community outreach and advocacy, as well as individual, group, and family counseling. I received my master's of social work from Salisbury University. Though I have worked with all ages, I feel most connected to adults seeking therapy for: stress management, interpersonal and partnership dynamics, family stressors, Neurodiversity, gender and identity, life transitions and self-esteem.
I take an integrative approach with my clients. I am a person-centered, solution-focused and strengths-based clinician who will honor your pace in sessions while incorporating humor and creativity.
"Without the darkness, we wouldn't be able to see the stars." I love being a part of someone's journey to finding the beauty in the hardship. I look forward to helping you identify and celebrate your unique strengths.
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Helping people in dialectical behavior therapy requires helping the clients focus on changing unhealthy behaviors and thinking patterns while also learning to regulate emotions that have triggered negative behaviors in the past. I find the best benefit in allowing the clients to learn not to label their emotions or behaviors and begin focusing on accepting the role emotions and behaviors have played in their lives. DBT is about helping the client become more mindful of their emotions and behaviors and teaching them healthier ways of coping with uncomfortable emotions.
During the dialectical behavior therapy process, the client will be able to work on learning emotional regulation strategies and address cognitive restructuring while also being able to focus on mindfulness strategies to help regulate their emotions during times of emotional distress.
I know a client is making meaningful progress in dialectical behavior therapy when there is a reduction in reports of the use of negative or harmful coping strategies, reduced episodes of emotional dysregulation, as well reports of more frequent self-awareness regarding emotional regulation.
Clients can supplement their time in dialectical behavior therapy with activities that help calm themselves, creative outlets if they enjoy them, as well as journaling as an activity to help work on self-awareness during times of emotional overwhelm.
To prepare for their first dialectical behavior therapy session, an individual can begin to think about what behaviors they are currently using to help themselves during emotionally overwhelming times. Thinking about what negative or harmful coping strategies that they have used in the past along with what they hope to get out of treatment are all things that can help prepare them for their initial session.
At Thriveworks, Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) primarily concentrates on assisting individuals in emotion regulation, enhancing interpersonal relationships, and acquiring effective coping strategies for managing stress and emotional difficulties.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) targets your personal challenges. You may work with your DBT therapist to maintain diary cards to monitor progress, emphasizing validation and support in the therapeutic relationship. DBT follows a stage-based approach, prioritizing crisis reduction initially and life satisfaction.
DBT was initially developed to address the needs of individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD). However, its versatile approach has enabled its application to a wide range of mental health conditions, including but not limited to, anxiety, depression, stress, and anger issues.
The 4 pillars of DBT are mindfulness, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) have distinct purposes and aren’t inherently superior or inferior to one another. DBT is most effective for managing emotional regulation, personality disorders, and interpersonal challenges, while EMDR is specifically tailored for individuals with trauma-related conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) with therapists at Thriveworks in Nottingham, MD is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The duration of a standard DBT program is typically around 24 weeks, which is roughly six months. The actual number of sessions will vary depending on the issues you wish to address.
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Nottingham is located near Belair Road and Silver Spring Road, off I-695. It is right by the Perry Hall High School and the Perry Hall Library.
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