Come work with us and see why we are different. We offer competitive pay, flexible work schedule, telework options, full benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Short Term Disability and Paid Leave. If you have a passion for helping people succeed on their Mental Health journey, and genuinely care about then come work with CCS.
Abigail Okyere-Boateng is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner. She is experienced in managing patients with substance abuse and behavioral concerns including anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and other mental health concerns. Abigail earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing and Master of Science degree in Nursing from Chamberlain University.
While working with clients with substance abuse, the passion to help patients with mental health problems also grew especially seeing how long they had to wait for their mental health concerns to be addressed. She was inclined to pursue her Post-Masters Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health.
Abigail provides a welcoming, compassionate, collaborative environment for patients and colleagues to thrive by applying her knowledge, based on evidence and expertise to devise a therapeutic environment and individualized patient management plans.
Compassionate, Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) specializing in mental health counseling, driven by a deep commitment to promoting mental well-being and empowering individuals to lead fulfilling lives. Proficient in evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Solution-Focused Therapy to foster positive change and growth and with a focus on tailoring interventions to meet each client’s unique needs.
Nicole is a graduate of both The University of Maryland (2015) and Liberty University (2019). She enjoys working with adolescents and adults. She has a history of working with populations dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, and psychotic disorders. Nicole is currently licensed as an LCPC in the state of Maryland.
Jenna has been a part of the Choice Clinical Services family since 2019. As Office Manager, Jenna speaks to each client about their therapy needs, to best match them with one of our therapists. She is involved in many of the day-to-day aspects of CCS; including scheduling, hiring, billing, and social media. Jenna takes pride in being able to bridge the gap between clients who are seeking mental health services, and the therapists who can provide the care they need.
Monique is a clinical social worker who graduated from the University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Social Work. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in various settings including schools, outpatient mental health clinics, and the community. She values the therapeutic relationship and will do whatever she can to assist her clients in feeling welcome, safe, respected, and free of judgment. She is open to working with individuals of all ages, religions, races, sexual orientations, and genders.
She uses a holistic approach when working with clients and utilizes tools from various orientations including but not limited to: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy.
Monique’s main goal is to help her clients manage life’s challenges, grow, and develop insight in order to help them create the life and the relationships they desire.
Kristen graduated with her Master’s Degree in Social Work from The University of Hawaii at Manoa in 2010 and holds a certificate in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) from Florida Atlantic University. Kristen is licensed as a LCSW-C in the state of Maryland and Virginia.
Kristen has lived and worked in Hawaii, the District of Columbia, and Maryland during her career. She has worked with a wide variety of populations in various capacities. Populations include; active duty military, veterans, the homeless and mentally ill, those in a mental health crisis, those on the neurodivergent spectrum, those afflicted with PTSD, TBIs, and addictions. She has experience working with adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families of all diverse cultural backgrounds.
Her approach tends to pull from CBT, DBT, and Buddhist psychology. Kristen is a military spouse and has two young boys. She enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, fishing, and biking.
Karin works from a strength-based perspective. She believes that each person has within themselves the power and capabilities to heal and to attain new levels of contentment and self-confidence. She sees her role as co-creating a safe space with her clients in which this growth and healing can take place.
She has experience in working with clients with ADHD/ADD, autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, substance use disorders, trauma, and the impact of chronic illnesses.
She enjoys working with people in the LBTQIA+ community, including young adults who identify as transgender and non-binary. She has training in CBT, MBT, human sexuality, and trauma-informed care.
She also has training and experience in leading groups and is inspired by the power of the group process to augment individual therapy.
Karin enjoys working with adults, young adults, couples, and families with young adults. She is licensed to see clients in both DC and Maryland.
Yorkin Matos was born in the Dominican Republic who migrated to the United States at a very young age. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the Lehman College in June, 2000 in the Bronx, NY. Later, began teaching Spanish as a second language at the middle school-high level while working towards his MSED. In 2019, he earned his MSW from the Hunter College-Silberman School of Social worker, and shortly after he received his LMSW license. He also holds professional licenses in New York, Maryland and Washington DC. For the past 14 years, Yorkin has worked for different preventive agencies under the Administration of Children’s Services (ACS) at a different capacity such as; Case Worker, Case Worker Supervisor and then as a social worker supervisor. Yorkin understands the importance of a strength-based practice. He is also trained in trauma informed practice.
I am a clinical social worker with extensive therapeutic experience in various settings. These include two domestic violence shelters, inpatient hospitalization programs, outpatient case management agencies, Whitman Walker, and an outpatient behavioral care center. My passion and clinical focus is supporting women inside and outside the LGBTQ+ community with concerns around sexual health and reproductive psychology. I see clients individually and in a women’s relationship therapy group and provide clinical supervision for LMSW therapists.
Everyone deserves a safe space to explore their stories. I want to be part of that space for you. My clinical presence includes focusing on your strengths, exploring the systems in your life, and looking at your relationships. My goal is to affirm all the parts of your story. You will choose the piece of your story to focus on. Together, we will access the healing energy that you need.
Here are a few pieces of my story: I received my B.A. in Anthropology; my M.S.W. focused on clinical work; I also hold a teaching certificate, but don’t worry, I won’t ask you to do algebra. I have two college-aged kids who try their hardest to keep me current. In my free time, I like hiking, paddle-boarding, or engaging in something creative.
Dr. Trudel is a licensed Psychologist, specializing in Psychoeducational and Neuropsychological evaluations. She provides comprehensive testing and comprehensive reporting that supports a variety of populations with individualized needs.
Dr. Trudel received her undergraduate degree in psychology from George Washington University in 1984, where she was a member of Psi Chi, the national psychology honor society. She received her master’s degree in applied experimental psychology from The Catholic University of America in 1986 and her doctoral degree in school psychology from Temple University in 1994. Dr. Trudel also completed a post-graduate certificate in early childhood mental health through the Widener University Institute for Graduate Clinical Psychology in 2010.
While working on her doctoral degree, Dr. Trudel worked as a research assistant to Dr. Irwin Hyman at The Center for Corporal Punishment and Alternatives in the Schools at Temple University. Dr. Trudel’s work at the Center led to her dissertation, which explored the relationship between corporal punishment at school and the subsequent development of trauma disorders in children.
Dr. Trudel’s predoctoral internship was spent at Nemours Alfred I. Dupont Hospital for Children, an internationally recognized children’s hospital, in Wilmington, Delaware. Dr. Trudel worked in the outpatient psychology department of the hospital performing assessments and therapy, as well as consultation with hospital staff.
Since receiving her doctoral degree in 1994, Dr. Trudel has worked in a variety of child and adolescent-focused settings including several school districts, private practices, an inpatient psychiatric hospital, and a child guidance clinic. She has served as a consulting psychologist to numerous charter schools in the city of Philadelphia and has also served as a consulting psychologist for an Early Intervention Center in Delaware. Dr. Trudel is a licensed psychologist, as well as a certified school psychologist. She is a member of the Pennsylvania Psychological Association, the Maryland School Psychologists’ and The National Register of Health Service Psychologists.
While Dr. Trudel’s area of expertise includes the evaluation of autism, ADHD, executive functioning, learning disabilities, and psychological/emotional disorders, she also enjoys working with children and adolescents in therapy. Dr. Trudel believes strongly in the power of early intervention and takes a developmental approach to work with clients as she believes that we all are constantly growing, shifting, developing, and transforming.
I’m the Owner and Founder of Choice Clinical Services (CCS) and a practicing therapist on staff. I started CCS to create a space where I could provide ethical and evidenced based mental health care in a safe environment but with a flexible schedule that allowed me to also meet the needs of my family. I’m the momma of two neurodiverse children and believe strongly in advocacy and speaking your truth loudly. I bring my real self into my practice as a therapist. I use real talk, which is empathic but challenging when it needs to be. I believe that therapy is a partnership based on trust and honesty and my hope is that this is what we are providing at CCS.
Tiera graduated from Howard University’s School of Social work in 2013 with a Master’s Degree in Social Work. Tiera is clinically licensed in both Washington, D.C., and Maryland. Tiera has a history of working with both families and individuals and enjoys working with the adolescent and adult populations.
A graduate of the University of Michigan, Ashley received her Master’s Degree in Social Work and holds an LCSW-C in the State of Maryland. Throughout her career, she has worked with a variety of populations focused on anxiety, depression, and ADHD, to name a few. She has experience with individual, family, and group therapy. As far as treatment modalities, Ashley has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and utilizes other evidence-based tools. She supports her clients by helping them with the most challenging components in their lives and preparing them for success.
Nora is licensed in the state of Maryland as an LCSW-C and is a graduate of the University of Maryland School of Social Work. She has provided services to a diverse range of clients throughout her career in both individual and group therapy and has specialized training working with clients struggling with substance use and abuse. Her approach to treatment is informed by motivational interviewing and person-centered care and focuses on establishing a strong therapeutic relationship. Nora aims to work collaboratively with her clients to promote empowerment, well-being, and positive change by establishing a judgment-free environment of comfort and trust.
Darnise is a Chicago native with a passion for mental health. She received her B.S in Psychology from Howard University and her M.A. in Counseling Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Darnise is licensed in the state of Maryland as an LCPC. She practices from a modality of client-centered while combining motivational interviewing, CBT, and behavioral therapy.
Darnise has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. Throughout her career, she has supported individuals and families dealing with varying diagnoses. Darnise is also skilled at helping those without a diagnosis identify the tools to help them work through difficult challenges in life. Darnise believes in a safe, open, and non-judgmental space to learn/practice coping skills and strengthen insight/awareness.
Bolanle Saba is a Licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family
Nurse Practitioner in the state of Maryland and Virginia who has 2 years of experience
with adults seeking treatment with pain management in addition to depression,
anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and women’s mental health. She completed
her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Pennsylvania State University, second
Bachelors of Nursing from George Washington University and her Masters of
Nursing from George Washington University as well. Bolanle realized after treating
acute and chronic pain that most of her patients with behavioral comorbidities
needed more care and collaborative treatment, it is this that inspired her to then
receive her Post Master Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health.
Bolanle believes in offering a warm, compassionate, holistic and collaborative
approach to treatment and therapy. She utilizes her experience, knowledge, and
evidence-based practice to create a treatment plan that best meets the needs of
every unique individual. Bolanle believes that each individual knows themselves
best and in order to be a great provider one must first be a great listener.
Bolanle seeks to establish a genuine and meaningful relationship with you in order
to assist in helping you live a quality lifestyle. Bolanle believes that if you look good,
you will feel good and in return, you will do good to others. All of this starts with
your mental health and trickles down to your emotional and physical well-being.
Dr. Natalie Hart is a Board Certified Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She is a tenured Assistant Professor. Dr. Hart earned a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree at Wilmington University, a Master of Science (MSN) degree in Nursing at the University of Maryland School of Nursing, and a Bachelor of Science (BSN) in Nursing at the University of Maryland School of Nursing.
Dr. Hart’s provider services include initial comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, primary mental health care, mental health diagnostics, prescribing, psychiatric mental health treatment plans, consultation, psychotherapy, individual/group/family therapy, medication management, and holistic behavioral health treatment (anxiety disorders, mood disorders, complementary and alternative therapies, general behavioral health concerns).
Dr. Hart’s research interests include behavioral health nurse practitioner faculty practice, telepsychiatry, COVID-19 impact on mental health professionals, public health education, and healthy adolescent relationships.
Jacqueline has been working in the mental health field since 2007, after receiving a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Maryland. In 2010 she graduated with her Master’s degree in Social Work from The Catholic University of America and now holds an LCSW-C license in Maryland. Over the years she has served a wide range of populations and worked with a variety of mental health issues. She has experience working with children, teens, adults, couples, those in the foster care system, and families of diverse backgrounds.
Dannel has been in the field for eighteen years, eleven years post-masters. She attended Boston College and earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology. She earned her master’s degree in advanced generalist social work from Springfield College in Springfield, Massachusetts. After graduate school, Dannel was recruited to work in London for two years on gang prevention efforts. She has been a therapist in incarceration units, residential schools, and general education schools in the public and private sector. She pursues knowledge in learning differences, ADHD/ADD, adolescents, young adults, divorce, LGBTQ, school difficulties, school avoidance, anxiety, and self-harm. She has special training in bullying prevention, gang prevention, and sexual abuse prevention.
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