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Sharita Sivels

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LPC, Clinical Supervisor

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DaJia Johnson

LAC, LMSW, SAP

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LaShondra Brown

MA, LMSW, CDP, CAGCS, FD

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Roberta Mcdonald

LMSW

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Mercy Obour

LMSW

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Tiffany George

LPC-R

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Hazel Branche

LMSW

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Ambresha Wilder

LMSW

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LaQuitta Johnson

LMSW, QMHP-C

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James Moon

LMSW

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Latrice Nesbit

LGPC

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Phyllis Leverett

MA, LPC

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Milicent Mack

LMSW

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Tebine Otubu

LMSW

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Daisha Miller

LGPC

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Julie Anne Kinhart

CRNP-PMH

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Damaris Reid

LPC

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Kirsten Francis

LMSW

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Marissa Nicome

LGPC

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Crystal Boateng

LCSW, MSW, QMHP

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Emily Hopkins

LGPC

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Ariarna Odom

LGPC

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Sharita Sivels, LCPC, LPC

Mental Health Therapist in Waldorf, MD

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.

Tammy Mackins-Hill

LPC, Clinical Supervisor

Tammy Mackins Hill, LPC, is a licensed professional counselor at One Alkaline Life, LLC, a telehealth practice specializing in mental health headquartered in Waldorf, Maryland. She is also a supervisor, a licensed addiction counselor in the state of South Carolina, and a certified grief counselor specialist.   
 
Tammy has over 17 years of experience working in mental health and substance abuse settings that include both inpatient and outpatient treatment facilities. Tammy’s passion is to empower and encourage individuals to overcome personal obstacles by learning about and applying healthy coping skills daily. Tammy believes each client is unique and different and should be exposed to a powerful individual experience in the therapeutic process. She understands that all clients possess strengths and abilities that she, as their therapist, can support. 
 
To schedule an appointment with Tammy and the team at One Alkaline Life, LLC, call the office or request one online today.

DaJia Johnson

LAC, LMSW, SAP

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.

 
DaJia has been working in the social services field for about ten years, and 5 of those years have been in mental and behavioral health. In recent years, she has added the study of substance abuse/addiction counseling to her specialty. DaJia enjoys being able to assist those who are in need of finding a way out of the darkness. She specializes in helping patients between the ages of 15 and 45, with experience working with children and geriatric populations.
 
DaJia believes that we are all the masters of our fate and the captains of our souls, and with guidance and understanding, we all can reach new heights that once seemed impossible.

LaShondra Brown

MA, LMSW, CDP, CAGCS, FD

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.

Roberta Mcdonald

LMSW

Roberta McDonald, LMSW, is a licensed master social worker at One Alkaline Life, LLC, a telehealth practice specializing in mental health headquartered in Waldorf, Maryland.Roberta obtained her undergrad degree in social work at the University of North Carolina Wilmington after an honorable discharge from the Navy. She then completed her Masters of Social Work at Texas State University and quickly obtained her professional license in the state of Texas.
 
Roberta has a wide array of experience working in the mental health field, including working with children within child protective services, individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, inpatient unit group therapy, and the veteran population. As a Navy veteran, Roberta believes that she can better understand veterans and their family members’ struggles. Common struggles include substance misuse and isolation, but these are struggles that Roberta believes no one has to face alone.
 
Roberta utilizes both cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to spur talk of positive change that can lead people to reach for something more for themselves.

Mercy Obour

LMSW

Mercy Obour has been working in the field of social work for 7 years. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree from West Virginia University in Social Work in 2017. She decided to continue her education at Fordham University where she earned her Master’s degree in Social Work with a focus on children and families. Mercy has worked with individuals (adults and children from the age of 4) and families. She has experience with crises, substance abuse, behavioral issues, trauma, abuse-related issues, mood disorders, and psychosis.
 
Mercy is best known for her client-centered, cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, mindfulness, and strengths-based perspectives. She prides herself on getting to know and understand her clients as well as connecting with clients from different cultures and walks of life to help address and achieve goals. She believes “mental health is just as important as physical health” and wants to help all people, but predominantly brown and black communities to receive the healing they deserve.

Tiffany George

LPC-R

Hazel Branche

LMSW

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.

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AMBRESHA WILDER

LMSW

Ambresha obtained her undergraduate degree from Liberty University where she earned a bachelor’s in social work, after receiving an honorable discharge from the United States Army. She went on to pursue her master’s degree in social work, with a clinical area of focus; and is currently licensed in the state of Texas.
 
Ambresha prides herself on the work she has done with mental and behavioral health while working within geriatrics, alcohol and substance use, domestic violence, adolescence, autism, and geriatrics populations. Ambresha specializes in individual, family, and group settings while taking a person-centered approach using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Mindfulness, and other therapeutic interventions.
 
Ambresha is passionate about assisting others through their mental health journey to ultimately foster positive, behavioral change and greater life satisfaction.

LaQuitta Johnson

LMSW, QMHP-C

LaQuitta Johnson, LMSW, QMHP-C resides in Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan, and Dallas, TX. She is knowledgeable in the concepts of “change” and “resiliency,” as these are concepts, she has had to grasp her entire life through being a military dependent and military spouse. LaQuitta is committed to helping adolescents and young adults navigate life by improving their social skills, self-esteem, and maladaptive behaviors and developing goal-setting skills and healthy coping strategies. Through a collaborative approach, she can meet clients where they are and assist them with achieving their goals.
 
LaQuitta has been a social worker for a little over ten years. She prides herself on connecting with her clients and maintaining rapport. She is passionate about helping those who have experienced trauma. LaQuitta enjoys utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered, and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, as well as Art Therapy through music, poetry & lyrics, and painting.

James Moon

LMSW

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.

Latrice Nesbit

LGPC

Latrice Nesbit, LGPC has over 12 years of providing counseling and case management services to adolescents and adults in the community and agency setting as a Rehabilitation Counselor. Latrice also has extensive experience working with individuals with mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, life transitions, self-esteem issues, occupational challenges and stress, substance use disorder, and physical disabilities.
 
Latrice’s therapeutic approach is based on empathy, warmth, and trust. She will provide a collaborative space for Clients to have empowerment, time, and strength to process and embrace their feelings and experiences. Her role will allow Clients to understand themselves, their past, relationships, and self-awareness. As a therapist, Latrice will help Clients to be authentic and create a life experience through the intricacies of life. In addition, Latrice will strive to help with building practical steps toward their goals and future.

Phyllis Leverett

MA, LPC

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

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

LMSW

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.

Tebine Otubu

LMSW

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 Miller

LGPC

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

CRNP-PMH

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

LPC

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.

Kirsten Francis

LMSW

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

LGPC

An LGPC dedicated to helping individuals achieve mental wellness and personal growth. Offering a fresh perspective and a passion for fostering positive change in clients’ lives. I am committed to creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their feelings

Crystal Boateng

LCSW, MSW, QMHP

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.

Emily Hopkins

LGPC

Emily Hopkins, LGPC, is a licensed graduate professional counselor at One Alkaline Life in Waldorf, Maryland. She earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Maryland Global Campus in Adelphi, Maryland. Then earned a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Walden University. Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Are you feeling alone? You no longer need to feel this way…I can help you. Together, we can develop coping skills for you and work toward creating the life you desire. I use Cognitive Behavioral Techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and acceptance. I have experience working with clients with anxiety, depression, bipolar, ADHD, and other issues. My approach to counseling is warm, nonjudgmental, open-minded, and positive. I will also help you focus on the strengths in your life and how they can be used. As your therapist, I will always do my best to help you feel heard, seen, and understood. Starting therapy can be scary, but I will be here to guide you.

I am a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC). Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Are you feeling alone? You no longer need to feel this way…I can help you. Together, we can develop coping skills for you and work toward creating the life you desire. I use Cognitive Behavioral Techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and acceptance. I have experience working with clients with anxiety, depression, bipolar, ADHD, and other issues. My approach to counseling is warm, nonjudgmental, open-minded, and positive. I will also help you focus on the strengths in your life and how they can be used. As your therapist, I will always do my best to help you feel heard, seen, and understood. Starting therapy can be scary, but I will be here to guide you.

Ariarna Odom

LGPC

Ariarna Odom, LGPC, is a licensed graduate professional counselor at One Alkaline Life in Waldorf, Maryland. Ariarna received her Master’s in Mental Health Counseling and Wellness from NYU. The foundation of her therapeutic approach is empathy, from which she seeks to cultivate an environment of trust, honesty, and collaboration. Through the therapeutic process, clients may experience an increase in self-awareness, closer connection to themselves and others, gain coping strategies for stress and emotional dysregulation, and overall obtain a greater level of wellness, positively impacting familial relationships, and life aspirations. Ariarna works from a trauma informed perspective, and utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness interventions. Ariarna is passionate about helping her clients experience increased confidence and self efficacy, better emotional regulation, and achieve their wellness goals.

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