Mrs. Sharita Sivels, LCPC, LPC, is the clinical director of One Alkaline Life, LLC in Waldorf, Maryland. As a therapist, Sharita works with individuals, couples, and families to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and address the side effects of a variety of mental illnesses. She provides services virtually through an online telemedicine platform to make mental health care accessible to everyone, regardless of their location.
After earning a bachelor’s degree in psychology at Frostburg State University in Frostburg, Maryland, Sharita stayed on to complete her master’s degree in counseling and psychology.
With more than 10 years of experience working in clinical mental health, Sharita is known for her patient-centered, holistic approach. She provides compassionate care for adults and children dealing with mood disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse problems, and trauma.
Sharita utilizes several advanced therapeutic techniques, including interpersonal therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and motivational therapy, to address issues that negatively impact a patient’s mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness.
She also has extensive experience helping people incorporate breathwork, meditation, and other mindfulness techniques into daily life to better manage stress. Sharita values the time she spends helping others live up to their potential, so they can enjoy happier, fuller lives.
DaJia Johnson, LAC, LMSW, SAP, is a licensed master social worker at One Alkaline Life, LLC, a telehealth practice specializing in mental health headquartered in Waldorf, Maryland. DaJia is two time graduate of Grambling State University, where she earned a master’s degree in public administration, with a concentration in healthcare administration, and a master’s degree in social work. DaJia obtained her undergraduate degree from The University of Louisiana at Monroe, majoring in health studies with a concentration in management and marketing.
LaShondra Brown, MA, LMSW, CDP, CAGCS, FD, is a Licensed Master Social Worker at One Alkaline Life, LLC, a telehealth practice specializing in mental health headquartered in Waldorf, Maryland. She has 10 years of experience providing counseling to a variety of individuals in various settings.
She has an educational background from Northeast Texas Community College, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Webster University, and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, where she received her Masters in Social Work.
LaShondra has experience working with a variety of issues, including grief and loss, adjusting and navigating life changes, managing depression and anxiety, and changes in relationships. She is currently only accepting adult patients; 18 and over.
She believes meeting patients where they build a rapport that leads to the empowerment and growth of the patient.
Therapy is not a “one-size fits all!” Every person is unique, individual, autonomous and complex. I am a psychotherapist who values the willingness it takes for clients to engage in self-exploration. In my 10 years of practice, I make every effort to honor the therapeutic process by creating a safe, non-judgmental, comfortable and supportive space where clients can begin to feel empowered. I provide a thoughtful and sensitive approach to individuals, couples and groups dealing with issues related to: Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Relationships, Personality Disorder, Trauma, Couples Issue and more. I am dedicated to helping my diverse clients by using CBT, DBT and other evidence based treatments to reach their goals.
Therapy with me is a collaborative process tailored to your individual needs. Together we will develop tools to improve your well being, mood, relationships, and achieve goals.
Look forward to meeting you.
As a seasoned and compassionate Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), that focuses on psychotherapy and talk therapy, I provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions that empower individuals and couples to achieve mental and emotional well-being. With a diverse background in various evidence-based treatment modalities, I have accumulated extensive experience working with a wide range of populations and mental health challenges. My commitment to guiding individuals and couples toward healthier lives is underpinned by a strong foundation of empathy, understanding, and a genuine passion for facilitating change.
Phyllis A. Leverett is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia and South Carolina and is Nationally Board Certified. Phyllis has 20 years of experience in mental health and substance abuse including inpatient, outpatient, in-home, and forensics. Phyllis’s therapeutic style is warm, interactive, and tailored to each client’s needs. Phyllis is a CBT-trained clinician, but she uses numerous approaches and treatment modalities with her clients including Motivational. Interviewing, DBT, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, and Mindfulness. Phyllis believes in recovery and knows that therapy requires work. Phyllis is a clinician who enjoys helping people to have the best quality of life possible.
Raven Martin is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor with expertise in the area of Clinical Mental Health on both a macro and micro level. Raven is committed to the wellness and well-being of all individuals, communities, and families, as reflected in all of her endeavors thus far. She has a heart of service and altruism and that has and will continually be the crux of her life’s mission.
At One Alkaline Life LLC, We thrive to make an impact on as many people as possible. With a 92% success rate with our clients reaching their goals, we have implemented some of the Top Telehealth Practices to ensure you have the most secure and effective therapy experiences.
Milicent Mack, a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), obtained her Master of Social Work degree from Fordham University. With a dedication to serving diverse communities, Milicent possesses extensive experience working with seniors, adults, and youth.
Specializing in evidence-based practices, Milicent offers individual, marriage, and group therapy sessions. She skillfully addresses a wide array of issues, including mental health concerns, substance abuse disorders, life transitions, relationship dynamics, marital issues, and self-esteem challenges.
In her therapeutic approach, Milicent incorporates modalities such as Motivational Interviewing (MI), Strengths-Based Practice, and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Collaborating closely with her clients, she helps them recognize unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, empowering them to gain valuable insights and enhance productivity. Through the application of effective coping strategies, Milicent assists her clients in navigating life’s obstacles with resilience and confidence.
Ms. Otubu’s combination of academic excellence, professional experience, and dedication to making a positive impact on the lives of others makes her an asset to any team or organization. Her commitment to client satisfaction and diverse skill set position her as a social worker who can affect meaningful change in the field. As a Clinical Research Coordinator at NICHD, she has provided comprehensive care for children with rare neurological disorders. This includes counseling, resource management, and coordination of health, disability, medical, social, and educational services. Her volunteer and internship experiences highlight her commitment to community service. She has excelled. In leading, managing, and training volunteer groups for various nonprofit organizations, showcasing her strong leadership and mentorship capabilities. She consistently demonstrates effective leadership, collaboration, and interpersonal communication skills. Her ability to build strong professional relationships with team members, clients, and stakeholders is a testament to her dedication and professionalism.
Daisha is a licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of California and a licensed Graduate Professional Counselor in Maryland. Her focus is on couples, families, children, adolescents and adults. Her theoretical orientation of preference is Attachment theory and Cognitive Behavior Therapy; She also utilizes Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) as well.
Julie Anne Kinhart
Julie Kinhart, CRNP-PMH is a Maryland licensed psychiatric nurse practitioner at One Alkaline Life, LLC. She has over 15 years of nursing experience. Ms. Kinhart obtained her BSN from Wilmington College in New Castle, DE and earned her MSN with a specialization in Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner studies from Herzing University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Ms. Kinhart believes in creating individualized patient-centered treatment plans that allow patients to feel at ease with their mental health journey. She strives to ensure every patient receives compassionate behavioral health care in a stigma-free environment.
Damaris Reid is a new Social Worker to the One Alkaline Life family, a telehealth practice headquartered in Waldorf, Maryland. She comes from a background in public health that identifies mental health as a public issue. The pandemic, mass shootings, political unrest and other traumas have left a lasting imprint on the entire world community. Challenges with mental health affect every aspect of one’s life including one’s health, relationships, the ability to manage stress and the ability to recover from physical health conditions.
Damaris’s therapeutic style is warm, interactive, and tailored to each client’s needs. She uses a variety of treatment modalities with her clients including Motivational. Interviewing, CBT, and Strengths Based therapy. More importantly she creates a non-judgmental, and supportive space where clients can feel free to discuss the issues that face them.
I obtained my Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Morgan State University and my Master’s in Social Work at the University of Maryland. I have experience working with adults, teens, and families in areas such as DV, crisis management, behavioral issues, mood disorders, psychosis, and so much more. My therapeutic techniques include client-centered and supportive therapy, cognitive-behavioral, cognitive processing, and a solutions-based approach.
Marissa Nicome
Crystal Boateng
Crystal Boateng graduated from Old Dominion University, May 2014, with an undergraduate degree in Speech Pathology Audiology with a minor in Human Services. In 2014, she pursued on with getting her Masters in Social Work (MSW), and graduated in the year 2016. She has worked within the therapeutic field for 10 years. Her unconditional passion for the Mental Health field is beyond measure. Crystal has worked with a dynamic age range, but mostly specialize in the ages of 11-45 years of age. She provides services to clients that have struggled with behavioral issues, mental health issues, addictions, active psychosis, psychological disorders, genetic disorders, crisis stabilization purposes, substance abuse, and much more. She facilitate evidence- based practices and modalities such as CBT, DBT, CPT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Task-Oriented Therapy, Strengths -Based Therapy, Conflict Resolution, Exposure Therapy, Family Functional Therapy (FFT, Family Therapy), and many more.
Ideal clients: individuals with mental health issues who feel like they have not been seen or listened to. Having difficulty dealing with their condition and looking to gain insight into their problem. The initial contact includes understanding the client’s approach to the current illness, past medical history, family, psychosocial, childhood, and psychiatric history are examined. The client will understand their disease process, triggers, and patterns, and learn how to manage them through different treatment approaches including medication management and talk therapy. Ready to make the next step/journey to healing, reach out today.