I work to create in comfortable environment in which the client feels they are able to speak freely without judgement about any topic.

Dr. Nji Fru provides critical evaluations during crisis intervention and makes referrals for further diagnosis or psychiatric hospitalization when needed. Dr. Fru conducts interviews with patients to gain insight into their individual concerns. Dr. Fru applies appropriate patient assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with accepted standards of care and regulatory requirements. Dr. Fru delivers non-threatening support to distressed patients by using de-escalation techniques to help them manage their emotions and behavior. Dr. Fru provides behavioral health and recovery services and prescribes psychotropic medications. Dr. Fru interviews patients about symptoms and complaints to help determine whether a psychiatric condition has a physiological or emotional basis. Dr. Fru screens patients for physical illness and considers possible explanations for psychiatric symptoms. Dr. Fru monitors patients on medications and documents treatment outcomes. Dr. Fru conducts psychiatric clinical assessments for patients experiencing emotional distress and mental health challenges.

Are you struggling to thrive in the aftermath of a traumatic or abusive experience? Have you experienced the loss of a loved one and are in need of support? Are you using an eating disorder or self-harming behaviors to cope with the difficulties of life? If you are experiencing feelings or symptoms that are interfering with your quality of life, I can work with you to empower you to take back control over your life. My therapeutic treatment approach includes helping you to understand your triggers, finding ways to manage those triggers, and ultimately helping you to feel relief and improve your overall quality of life. I work with adults, children and teens, providing both in-person and virtual psychotherapy. I am assisted by my AKC certified therapy dog, Noel. Noel is an amazing dog who is always willing to lend a paw to someone in need! For more information, please check out my website. It can be scary to start the search for a therapist, but finding the right one for you can be life changing. There is nothing more rewarding than watching my clients grow into themselves and feel empowered and confident in who they are. If you are looking to connect, please reach out or visit my website.

My approach to helping is collaborative. I hope that you and I can work as a team to explore your thoughts, feelings, behaviors, relationships, and family history. I want us to understand your needs, triggers, strengths, and coping strategies. I not only want to understand your past, but see how you manage your daily life and reach future goals. I am an interactive therapist. I want you to feel heard, understood, and respected. Therapy is not easy and we will have to face your struggles. Therefore I want you to feel safe and comfortable. I work with honesty and transparency. We will evaluate your progress to make sure that you are working in the direction of your goals and my approach fits you. I believe therapy works best if it's consistent and weekly. With effort and determination you are likely to see positive results.

From my perspective life is about learning and growing. We have continual opportunities to learn and grow. Sometimes this means accepting ourselves and our situation with more realistic expectations- grieving or forgiving ourselves or others. Sometimes this means making a conscious choice about how we want to live differently and having the courage to make the first steps in that direction. As my mentor therapist used to say---- a therapist's role is to comfort the discomforted and discomfort the comfortable- we need both at different times. My role is to help guide you and walk with you in your journey. Thank you for the privilege and honor of walking with you and helping you navigate life in more balanced and authentic ways!

People - like plants - don't thrive in less than optimal conditions. However people - unlike plants - have the ability to improve the conditions in which they exist and give themselves the gift of positive and exuberant growth. Is your growth as an individual being limited by ~ anxieties & fears ~ lack of direction ~ depression ~ past trauma ~ poor self image ~ relationship issues Any one of the above can make you feel stuck and uncertain. Growth oriented psychotherapy will help you rediscover your purpose and direction. My task is to guide you as you identify your goals and the resources you'll need to achieve them. My belief is that most of these resources already exist within you or are readily accessible to you.

I am a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)-BC) with 22 years of experience in the mental health field. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and significant life transitions. My approach is grounded in warmth, understanding, and collaboration, and I focus on helping clients feel supported as they work toward healing, insight, and emotional balance.

Shiela is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)-BC) who manages and treats a wide range of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, attention-deficit hyperactivity (ADHD), sleep challenges and insomnia, and other concerns not listed. Shiela is passionate about providing quality, compassionate, and comprehensive mental health services to adolescents and adults. As a PMHNP, Shiela’s role includes providing education, advocating for mental health, offering therapy, and managing medication.

People encounter challenges in life. When the challenges become overwhelming and the ability to resolve them independently seems unattainable, therapy can help. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I work collaboratively with clients to identify concerning issues, create goals, process emotional pain and overcome difficulties in life. The work is designed to empower people to engage life in a more positive and productive way. With over 20 years of counseling experience, I help those whose lives have been impacted by Addictions, Eating Disorders, Depressive Disorders, Bipolar Disorders, Anxiety Disorders and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders. I maintain a practice designed to help people navigate a wide variety of mental health disorders, emotional difficulties, and transitional life events. To learn if I may be able to help you or someone you love, contact me for a free telephone consultation.

I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with 31 years of experience providing comprehensive psychiatric care across the lifespan. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults experiencing anxiety, depression, mood challenges, trauma, and behavioral concerns. I support people who are seeking clarity, symptom relief, and improved daily functioning through thoughtful, individualized treatment.

You feel caught in cycles that no longer serve you, but after so long, you don’t know any other way. In the quiet moments, you might find yourself wondering, “What is wrong with me?” That stress often feels like a spring winding tighter in your chest: a constant state of waiting for the other shoe to drop, or a quiet numbing of your own feelings and boundaries just to get through the day. I want to offer you a different perspective: What if nothing is actually wrong with you? You aren’t malfunctioning; you are adapting. You are experiencing the exhaustion of a system that has worked overtime to help you survive. As an Internal Family Systems (IFS) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapist, I offer therapy for clients in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Together, we build a relationship with protective parts and gently process how trauma is held in the body and nervous system, at a pace that feels safe and supportive.

I am a relational and psychodynamic therapist. My aim is to better understand your life experiences and relationships and explore whether they are contributing to or challenging your day-to-day well-being. The relationship we build will be an important part of increasing understanding and creating a place where the healing process can begin. Therapeutic goals vary; however, individual insights can create opportunities for perspective shifts in how we feel about ourselves, our experiences, and our relationships. Throughout this process, many of my clients find symptom relief as they develop a greater capacity to tolerate and regulate challenging emotions. I specialize in working with adolescent and adult males. I have worked extensively with men dealing with anxiety, depression, early trauma, anger management, substance abuse, and grief and loss.