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Vanneshja Hill-Edwards

Vanneshja Hill-Edwards

Vanneshja is a dedicated mental health professional with over 4 years of experience in ABA services, working with early adolescents to young adults. With a master’s degree in …

Natalie Dobrzykowski

Natalie Dobrzykowski

Natalie serves as a Clinical Support Specialist and Operations Leader at Ellie Mental Health, supporting the Bethesda and North Potomac locations. With expertise in scheduling, …

Angela Neumann

Angela Neumann

Angela is a graduate of Fordham University with a Masters degree in Social Work. She has spent the majority of her career working in behavioral health inpatient settings caring for …

Cassaundra Gamble

Cassaundra Gamble

Cassaundra earned her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Webster University in 2018 and has since dedicated herself to supporting others through life’s …

Sandra Suzuki

Sandra Suzuki

Sandra is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida who received her Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology in Bannockburn, Illinois. She also attended the Adler School of …

Bethany Bishop

Bethany Bishop

Bethany works with individuals of all ages who are facing a variety of challenges, including anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions. Her therapeutic approach integrates …

Jalen Avila

Jalen Avila

Jalen is passionate about using a collaborative and humanistic approach to support clients facing anxiety, depression, major life transitions, crisis, relationship challenges, or …

Sara Gerall

Sara Gerall

Sara is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in working with anxiety, depression, life transitions and trauma. Sara also has extensive experience supporting survivors …

Christina Pineda

Christina Pineda

Christina is a 12-year Navy veteran and an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) with a Master’s in Clinical Counseling from Point Loma Nazarene University, earned in …

Maria Kaya

Maria Kaya

Maria is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with a Master of Social Work from Simmons University. With a compassionate and collaborative approach, she is deeply committed to …

Kamran Sakhitab

Kamran Sakhitab

Kamran Sakhitab, is a compassionate therapist dedicated to helping clients navigate life’s challenges with resilience, confidence, and radical authenticity. He holds dual …

Madelyn Marshall

Madelyn Marshall

Maddy Marshall (she/her) is a licensed graduate professional counselor who received her master’s in counseling psychology from Towson University. She works with adults of all ages …