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Serving Maryland since 2012

Therapy and psychiatry, matched to you.

Tell us what you’re looking for in care. A coordinator will help you understand the next steps for therapy or psychiatry.

Start with your contact details. Please leave clinical details out of the request.

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October 2012

Founded

Matched to you

Providers

Lusby · Bethesda

Offices

Statewide telehealth

Availability

What we do

Three ways we help

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Individual · Couples · Family

Therapy

Individual, couples, and family therapy, in person and by telehealth.

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Medication management

Psychiatry

Medication management delivered by psychiatric providers.

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Diagnostic · ABA

Autism services

Our autism early intervention program is designed as a structured day program for children ages 2 to 6, with full-day and half-day options. Program options and locations vary, so ask us what’s available for your family.

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Care for every stage of life

Individuals

Discover a path to self-discovery and healing with one-on-one sessions tailored to your unique experiences and goals.

Families

Navigate the complexities of relationships together with guidance and strategies for building stronger, healthier connections.

Teens

Offering a safe space for teens to explore their feelings, overcome challenges, and foster a sense of self in a changing world.

Children

Creating a supportive environment for children to express themselves and develop coping strategies for a healthy, happy start in life.

Who we help

Find care that fits your life

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Young adults

Feeling anxious, low or stuck?

Talk with a therapist about anxiety, depression and everyday stress, in person or by telehealth.

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Military families

Support for military families

Therapy for service members, spouses and kids. We accept TRICARE; coverage varies by plan.

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First responders

Carrying a lot from the job?

Therapy for stress, trauma and PTSD, in person or by telehealth.

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Parents of young children

Questions about your child’s development?

Ask about our autism early intervention program for young children, including ABA with Julia Jin, BCBA.

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Teens

A safe space for teens

Therapy for teens, with psychiatric evaluations available when your family needs them.

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Adults

Medication management that fits your life

Psychiatric evaluations and medication management with our psychiatric providers, including by telehealth.

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How it works

What to expect

01

Reach out

Call or submit a request. We confirm insurance and answer questions, with no pressure to commit.

02

Get matched

A coordinator recommends a therapist or psychiatrist based on what you tell us you need.

03

First session

You set the pace. Your provider listens, names what they hear, and offers a plan you can edit.

04

Care plan

Goals in your own words. We coordinate between therapy and psychiatry and re-match if it is not working.

Our providers

Meet the clinicians

Therapy and psychiatric providers in Bethesda, Lusby, and by telehealth across Maryland.

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Mickey Chuang

Mickey Chuang

LGPC

Telehealth (Maryland)

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Shelly Aboagye

Shelly Aboagye

LGPC

Bethesda (in person), Telehealth (Maryland)

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David Oram

David Oram

PMHNP

Telehealth (Maryland)

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Nicole Kuykendall

Nicole Kuykendall

LMFT

Lusby (in person), Telehealth (Maryland)

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De’jah Johnson

De’jah Johnson

LGPC

Bethesda (in person), Telehealth (Maryland)

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Shelby Quade

Shelby Quade

LGPC

Lusby (in person), Telehealth (Maryland)

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Nicole Smith

Nicole Smith

LMSW

Lusby (in person), Telehealth (Maryland)

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Katie Lewis

Katie Lewis

LCSW-C

Lusby (in person), Telehealth (Maryland)

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Dr. Sita Pfalz

Dr. Sita Pfalz

DNP, PMHNP, FNP-BC

Lusby (in person), Telehealth (Maryland)

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Nicole Cheleotis

Nicole Cheleotis

LCPC

Telehealth (Maryland)

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Chunying Zhao

Chunying Zhao

LMSW

Telehealth (Maryland)

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Established 2012

An accredited Maryland practice.

Locally rooted, not national and remote. Two offices in Maryland and a statewide telehealth team. Therapy and psychiatry teams can coordinate your care.

  • Accredited practice
  • We accept Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna and UnitedHealthcare
  • Maryland Medicaid and TRICARE for autism services
  • Evening and Saturday appointments; times vary by provider
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Matched, not assigned.

We choose your provider based on what you tell us you need, and we will re-match you if it is not working.

Continuity with your provider.

We aim to keep you with the same provider throughout your care. Continuity is part of treatment, not an administrative convenience.

Costs, explained.

We’ll explain expected costs and payment options before you start.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

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Can telehealth therapy really be as effective as in-person sessions?
Telehealth therapy can work well for many people, and your provider can talk with you about whether it fits your needs. Online sessions take place on a HIPAA-compliant video platform. However, if you prefer in-person therapy, we offer in-person sessions as well.
How do I get matched with a therapist?
Our matching process is designed with your needs and preferences at the forefront. After you complete a brief intake form detailing your therapy goals, preferences, and any specific concerns, our team matches you with a provider based on your needs and preferences, and can help you switch if the fit isn’t right.
How do you make therapy affordable and what about insurance coverage?
We strive to make therapy accessible and affordable. We offer a range of payment options, including insurance coverage and sliding-scale fees for those who qualify, and we’ll explain expected costs before you start. Our team is here to help you navigate payment and insurance options. See insurance and costs.
How do you protect privacy during online therapy sessions?
We use HIPAA-compliant platforms for our online sessions. What you share is confidential, with specific legal and safety exceptions we’ll explain before you begin.
I have a busy schedule. How can I fit therapy into my life?
We understand the demands of modern life, which is why we offer flexible scheduling, including evening and Saturday appointments (times vary by provider), through both our in-person and telehealth services.
What is the wait time to start therapy after signing up?
We aim to minimize wait times as much as possible. Wait times depend on the service and provider, and our intake team will tell you current options.

Take the first step toward care

Request an appointment to discuss what you’re looking for and what happens next.

If you are in crisis, call 911, go to the nearest ER, or call or text 988.