Aleena Portugal, LGPC

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Aleena Portugal, LGPC

Aleena Portugal, LGPC

Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor

✓ Virtual Visits

Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Carefirst/BCBS
  • Cigna

To confirm your coverage rates, please call us at 240-750-6467.

About Me (she/her/hers)

    I’m Aleena Portugal, a Maryland-licensed therapist dedicated to helping children, adolescents, and adults navigate life’s challenges and thrive.

    I specialize in trauma, neurodivergence, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and personality disorders. My approach is eclectic and highly personalized, blending Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and person-centered techniques to meet your unique needs and goals.

    My mission is to create a safe, supportive, and judgment-free space where you feel empowered to explore your emotions, heal from past experiences, and develop tools for long-term growth. Whether you’re looking to manage overwhelming emotions, gain self-awareness, or work through life’s transitions, we’ll collaborate to uncover the strategies that work best for you.

    Outside of therapy, I find joy in reading, staying active, traveling, and spending time with my dog—these moments of balance and inspiration help me bring my best self to our sessions.

    If you’re ready to begin your journey toward healing and self-discovery, I’m here to support you every step of the way. Let’s work together to create the life you envision.

    Approaches

    • Collaborative
    • Culturally-Sensitive
    • Faith-Based
    • Person-Centered
    • Trauma-Focused

    Special Experience Working With

    • LGBTQ+ Populations
      • Asexual
      • Bisexual
      • Gay
      • Gender-Fluid or Two-Spirit
      • Lesbian
      • Transgender
      • Queer
      • Questioning
    • Hispanic/Latino Populations

    Education

    • Master of Science, Clinical Mental Health Couseling, Focus on Child and Adolescent Disorders –  Grand Canyon University

    Areas of Expertise

    • ADHD
    • Anxiety/Anxiety Disorders
    • Behavioral Issues
    • Bipolar Disorder
    • Borderline Disorder
    • Bullying
    • Chronic Illness
    • Codependency
    • Communication Issues
    • Coping Skills
    • Depression
    • Domestic Violence/Abuse
    • Grief & Loss
    • Identity Development
    • Impulse Control Disorders
    • Infertility
    • Learning Disabilities
    • Life Transitions/Adjustment
    • LGBTQ+ Issues
    • Marginalized Communities
    • Mood Disorders
    • Neurocognitive Disorders
    • Oppositional Defiance
    • Parenting
    • Peer Relationships
    • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Issues
    • Racial/Ethnic Identity
    • Self-Esteem Issues
    • Self-Harm
    • Sexual Abuse
    • Sleep Issues
    • Stress Management
    • Suicidal Ideation
    • Trauma & PTSD
    • Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)
    • Women’s Issues
    We accept many major insurances.
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    Jiayu Liu, LCPC

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    Jiayu Liu LCPC, OMHG, Therapist in Rockville, MD

    Jiayu Liu, LCPC, NCC

    Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
    National Certified Counselor

    ✓ Speaks Mandarin Chinese
    ✓ In-Office: Rockville, MD
    ✓ Virtual Visits

    Insurances Accepted

    • Aetna
    • Carefirst/BCBS
    • Cigna
    • Medicare
    • Optum/United Healthcare

    To confirm your coverage rates, please call us at 240-750-6467.

    About Me

      Hello there! I am Jiayu, and I’m professionally licensed in DC and Maryland. I earned my bachelor’s degree in psychology at Capital Normal University in my home country. With a strong sense of curiosity to learn more about different cultures, I decided to attend graduate school in the United States and earned my master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling George Washington University at Washington DC.

      Life is beautiful and full of challenges, and sometimes it can be difficult and lonely to deal with everything by yourself. I believe that everyone is unique and have the strength to heal from difficult situations. My aim is to provide a safe and non-judgmental space for you to share as well as to be a listening ear and a compassionate support during our time together in therapy and help you uncover clarity, resilience, and balance.

      I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I value cultural sensitivity and I use an integrative approach to therapy because everyone is different and have unique needs. I believe in the power of building genuine connections with my clients. I use a strength-based approach to help my clients and family heal and thrive. I also incorporate expressive art-based and play-based approaches into my work since talking is not always the language for everyone.

      你好,很高兴认识你!我是佳雨,是华盛顿特区和马里兰州注册心理咨询师,可以为你提供中、英文心理咨询服务。我本科毕业于首都师范大学心理学专业,出于对跨文化体验的好奇和对心理咨询行业的热情,来到美国留学,获得乔治华盛顿大学临床心理咨询硕士学位。

      我为儿童、青少年以及成年人群体提供心理咨询服务。我会根据每一位来访者的需求与经历,采用整合式治疗,灵活运用不同流派取向与方法。我注重与来访者建立真实且相互信任的关系,秉持以人为本的理念,陪伴个体与家庭的疗愈与成长。在与儿童和青少年的咨询工作过程中,我会融入艺术治疗与游戏治疗的方法,因为语言和文字并不是每个人表达情感与内心世界的唯一途径。

      生活中既有光亮与美好,也会有苦闷与迷茫。当你觉得难以独自承受时,我希望可以为你提供一处温暖安全的空间;一个可以放下防备,轻轻喘口气的地方。心理咨询并不是为了把你变成一个“完美”的人,而是陪伴你在成长的道路上,慢慢学会理解自己,接纳自己。在这个过程中,我们会一起探索复杂且丰富的内心世界,给情绪留出被看见和被理解的空间。成长并非一蹴而就,而是一次次温柔地向自己靠近,在跌宕与困惑中,逐渐发现自身的力量与韧性,找到适合自己的方向与可能性。

      你也许经历了很多挣扎,尝试过不同的办法,寻找过各种信息,才一路走到这里。在了解咨询师的过程中,你的心中或许仍带着犹豫、担心,甚至一些不安 —– 我能理解,这并不是一段轻松的旅程。我想对你说,能够愿意为自己寻找支持,本身就是一份了不起的勇气。直面生活中的困惑与脆弱,从来都不是一件容易的事情。而此刻的你,已经跨出了重要且有意义的第一步。

      期待与你在咨询空间里相遇,与你一起去寻找、遇见那个真实、完整且独一无二的自己。

      Modalities

      Approaches

      • Collaborative
      • Culturally-Sensitive
      • Emotionally Focused
      • Integrative
      • Person-Centered
      • Strength-Based

      Education

      • Master of Science, Clinical Mental Health Couseling –  George Washington University

      Areas of Expertise

      • Anger Management
      • Anxiety/Anxiety Disorders
      • Communication Issues
      • Coping Skills
      • Depression
      • Grief & Loss
      • Identity Development
      • Life Transitions/Adjustment
      • Marginalized Communities
      • Mood Disorders
      • Peer Relationships
      • Racial/Ethnic Identity
      • Self-Esteem Issues
      • Stress Management

      Other Languages

      • Mandarin Chinese

      Certifications

      • National Certified Counselor (NCC)
      We accept many major insurances.
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      Selima Jumarali, Ph.D.

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      Selima Jumarali, Ph.D.

      Selima Jumarali, Ph.D.

      Licensed Clinical Psychologist

      ✓ Virtual Visits

      Psychotherapy

      Ages Served

      • Adult (ages 18+)

      Insurances Accepted

      • Aetna
      • Carefirst/BCBS
      • Cigna
      • Medicare
      • Optum/United Healthcare

      To confirm your coverage rates, please call us at 240-750-6467.

      About Me

      My name is Selima Jumarali and I am a queer, Indo-Caribbean, Muslim femme of color. I offer compassionate listening, authentic validation, critical questions and reflections, and skill development for coping with trauma and triggers. I support my clients with: exploring your racial, gender, sexual, and/or religious/faith identities; surviving and thriving in an oppressive world with multiple marginalized identities; navigating chronic illness or health concerns; developing self-compassion and self-acceptance; and moving through, and growing around, grief.

      I can help you feel a greater sense of control and acceptance over your emotions (the good, the bad, the ugly); better predict how you will feel when and why; understand what your feelings are signaling to you; and help you quiet your inner critic and practice self-compassion. I will help you build healthy relationships, navigate conflict, and understand when you need to compromise, advocate for yourself, or set boundaries. I can also help you gain clarity and confidence about your academic or professional next steps. Therapy with me is a warm, interactive space to feel holistically seen, deeply heard, and vulnerably held. Ultimately, I want to help you create the life you actually want to wake up to every day.

      I am an integrative therapist who draws from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Interpersonal Process Therapy. I look forward to working with you!

      Approaches

      • Integrative
      • Culturally-Sensitive
      • Faith-Based
      • Hollistic
      • Trauma-Focused

      Modalities & Services

      Areas of Expertise

      • Boundary Setting
      • Chronic Illness & Health Concerns
      • Coping Skills
      • Conflict Management
      • Depression
      • Identity Development
      • LGBTQ+ Issues
      • Managing Difficult Emotions
      • Peer Relationships
      • Racial/Ethnic Identity
      • Self-Advocacy & Self Compassion
      • Self-Esteem Issues
      • Stress Management
      • Trauma
      • Working with Individuals from Marginalized Communities
      We accept many major insurances.
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      Amber Smith, Psy.D.

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      Amber Smith, Psy.D.

      Amber Smith, Psy.D.

      Psychology Associate

      ✓ Virtual Visits

      ✓ Accepting New Patients

      Psychological Testing & Evaluation

      • Forensic Evaluations
      • Intellectual Functioning Assessments
      • Personality Dynamics Assessments

      Ages Served

      • Children (ages 5-12)
      • Adolescents (ages 13-18)
      • Adults (ages 18-65)

      Insurances Accepted

      • Carefirst/BCBS
      • Self-Pay

      For self-pay rates, please email us: billing@orchardmentalhealth.com

      About Dr. Amber Smith (she/her)

        Dr. Amber Smith is a registered psychology associate with a strong specialization in clinical and forensic psychology. She earned her Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in Washington, D.C., an institution accredited by the American Psychological Association. In addition to her doctorate, Amber holds a Master of Arts in Clinical and Forensic Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from St. John’s University. Amber has developed extensive expertise in psychological assessment, therapy, and forensic evaluations, with significant experience in both clinical and correctional settings.

        Dr. Smith completed her pre-doctoral internship at Springfield Hospital Center in Maryland, where she performed critical duties on the Acute Care Unit, participated in court-ordered forensic evaluations such as Competency to Stand Trial and Criminal Responsibility assessments, and provided individual therapy for patients with severe mental health disorders. She also facilitated group therapy sessions focused on CBTp, competency restoration, and trauma support groups.

        At Orchard Mental Health Group, Dr. Smith specializes in psychological assessments and has expertise in conducting comprehensive evaluations for diverse populations that involve cognitive difficulties, academic challenge, trauma, mood and personality disorders.

        Expertise

        • ADHD
        • Addictive Behaviors
        • Anxiety/Anxiety Disorders
        • Bipolar Disorder
        • Borderline Disorder
        • Depression
        • Impulse Control Disorders
        • Learning Disabilities
        • Life Transitions/Adjustment
        • Marginalized Communities
        • Mood Disorders
        • Narcissistic Personality
        • Neurocognitive Disorders
        • Oppositional Defiance
        • Psychotic Disorders
        • Racial/Ethnic Identity
        • Substance Use
        • Trauma & PTSD
        • Working with Black/African-American Populations
        • Working with Hispanic/Latino Populations

        Education

        • Doctor of Psychology, Clinical Psychology – The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
        • Pre-Doctoral Internship, Springfield Hospital Center
        • Master of Arts, Clinical and Forensic Psychology – The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
        • Bachelore of Arts, Psychology with a minor in Sociology – St. John’s University

        Client Feedback

          Just completed an intake with Dr. Smith and her kindness and positive energy put me immediately at ease and made it easy to open up.

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          Daniela Gaona, LGPC

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          Daniela Gaona, LGPC

          Daniela Gaona, LGPC

          Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor

          ✓ Speaks Spanish

          ✓ Virtual Visits

          Psychotherapy

          Insurances Accepted

          • Aetna
          • Carefirst/BCBS
          • Cigna
          • Medicare
          • Optum/United Healthcare

          To confirm your coverage rates, please call us at 240-750-6467.

          About Me

            Hello! I am Daniela, a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor in the state of Maryland and Nationally Certified Counselor.

            As a therapist, my approach is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and respect for your unique perspective. I firmly believe that you are the expert in your own life, and my role is to create a safe and supportive space where you can explore your inner world, emotions, and experiences without judgement. My goal is to help you gain deeper insight into yourself, your challenges, and the patterns that may be impacting your well-being.

            I use a person-centered approach to therapy, which means I prioritize your feelings, experiences, and values throughout our work together. In addition, I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused techniques to help you develop practical tools for overcoming obstacles, managing difficult emotions, and building healthier coping strategies.

            Whether you are navigating a specific challenge or seeking personal growth, I am here to support you as you build a stronger relationship with yourself and with others. My approach is warm, non-judgmental, and committed to fostering personal insight, self-compassion, and positive change. Together, we will work to uncover the root of your struggles, develop empowering solutions, and move toward a life that feels more balanced and fulfilling.

            If you’re ready to explore your inner world and begin this journey of self-discovery, I am here to walk alongside you every step of the way.

            ¡Bienvenidos!

            Soy Daniela Gaona, una terapeuta bilingüe (inglés/español).

            Como inmigrante, entiendo lo que es adaptarse, reconstruir y encontrar un sentido de pertenencia lejos de casa. Por eso me gusta enfocarme en nuestras fortalezas como comunidad —nuestra resiliencia, empatía y capacidad de seguir adelante a pesar de los desafíos.

            Creo que cada persona es la experta en su propia vida, y mi intención es ofrecerte un espacio seguro y cómodo donde puedas explorar tus emociones, tu historia y tus sueños con empatía y comprensión. Mi intención es acompañarte a entenderte más profundamente, reconocer los patrones que te afectan y apoyarte mientras encuentras mayor bienestar y equilibrio en tu vida. 

            Si consideras que puedo acompañarte en este proceso, estaré encantada de atenderte en una cita.

            Approaches

            • Integrative
            • Person-Centered
            • Solution-Focused

            Areas of Expertise

            • Coping Strategies
            • Managing Difficult Emotions

            Certifications

            • National Certified Counselor (NCC)

            Other Languages

            • Spanish
            We accept many major insurances.
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