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 LGPC, 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.

      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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      Amber Smith, Psy.D.

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      Temitope Adedapo, PMHNP | Orchard Mental Health Group

      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
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        Vanessa Buonopane, Psy.D.

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        Temitope Adedapo, PMHNP | Orchard Mental Health Group

        Vanessa Buonopane, Psy.D.

        Clinical Psychologist

        ✓ In-Office: Rockville, MD
        ✓ Virtual Visits

        ✓ Accepting New Patients

        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. Vanessa Buonopane (she/her)

          Dr. Vanessa Buonopane is a graduate of The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Washington, D.C. campus. She completed her pre-doctoral internship, which focused predominantly on neuropsychiatric disorders, at Christiana Care Health System in Newark, DE. She also completed a post-doctoral residency at a small private practice in Fairfax, Virginia, where she conducted psychological evaluations and provided individual/group/ family therapy with children, adolescents, and adults using a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach.

          In her spare time, Dr. Buonopane is an avid fiction reader and enjoys working on puzzles. She also recently picked up a new hobby, diamond painting.

          Expertise

          Education

          • Doctor of Psychology, Clinical Psychology – The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

          Fun Fact

          • Dr. Buonopane reads over 150 books per year.

          Dr Buonopane’s Featured Blog Posts

            Therapy and Medication Combination OMHG Blog

            What is a Psychological Evaluation?

            If you are a parent or an adult wondering if you have some sort of neurodivergence, a psychological evaluation might be able to help you find answers. An assessment psychologist conducts a series of “tests” to understand an individual’s cognitive and emotional functioning.

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            Will my Therapist send me to the Hospital OMH Blog

            How to Understand Your Psychological Evaluation Results and Recommendations

            Psychological evaluations can be very scary for many individuals and can invoke a lot of anxiety as individuals wait for their test results. It can also bring relief to many individuals, as they confirm diagnoses they thought might be present.

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            Getting Older — Memory and Cognitive Concerns OMHG Blog

            Getting Older – Memory and Cognitive Concerns

            As we get older, it is inevitable that we are going to experience memory and cognitive concerns. So, when should you start to worry that something more serious is going on? If you, a family member, or a loved one believes that significant memory and cognitive concerns are present, it is best to talk with your PCP.

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            Amanda Puckett, PMHNP

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            Amanda Puckett, PMHNP

            Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

            ✓ Onsite: Frederick, MD
            ✓ Virtual Visits

            ✓ Accepting New Patients

            Ages Served

            • Children (ages 6-12)
            • Adolescents (ages 13-18)
            • Adults (ages 18-65)
            • Geriatrics (ages 65+)

            Insurances Accepted

            • Aetna
            • Carefirst/BCBS
            • Cigna
            • Johns Hopkins EHP
            • Medicare
            • Medicaid
            • Humana/Tricare
            • Optum/United Healthcare

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

            About Me

              Amanda Puckett is a psychiatric nurse practitioner who is dedicated to providing quality care within our community. Having years of psychiatric nursing experience, Amanda is efficient and resourceful in therapeutic communication, medication management and health wellness. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from University of Maryland Baltimore County. Amanda spent years working as a case manager and counselor for those challenged with sobriety and Substance Use Disorders. To expand in her practice of holistic care, she graduated with her nursing degree from Cecil College, and found her calling working on an acute inpatient behavioral health unit for many years. She continued to nurture this calling by attending Walden University where she achieved her Master’s of Science in Nursing with a concentration as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.

              She believes that providing high quality education empowers patients to become an active part of their treatment. Amanda emphasizes the importance of self care, autonomy and encouraging individuals to pursue growth and change while maintaining a positive outlook on life’s endeavors.

              Specialties

              • Treating Neurocognitive Disorders
              • Treating Psychotic Disorders
              • Treating Impulse Control Disorders

              Fun Fact

              • Amanda is a single mom of two intelligent, conscientious and hilarious boys who keep her young.

              Education

              • MSN, Nurse Practicioner, Focus on Psychiatric Mental Health – Walden University
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