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Dr. JoAnna Ubiwa

Psychologist
1 year of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Depression, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues
  • Couples therapy, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Ready to Transform Your Life? Explore “The Catalyst to Thrive.” I’m Dr. JoAnna Ubiwa, and I’m here to be your catalyst for positive change. When you start your therapeutic journey with me, one goal is for you to see a transformative shift within yourself—where you can truly flourish, thrive, and prosper in every aspect of your life.

My approach to therapy

Your Personalized Path to Wellness: Let’s navigate through your relationship conflicts, life changes, and transitions together. My expertise lies in individual and couples therapy, addressing challenges like infidelity, and supporting individuals dealing with issues related to depression, self-esteem, and life transitions.

What you can expect from me

Most sessions start with a friendly introduction where you can share your thoughts, feelings, and personal story. Together, we’ll talk about what you hope to achieve, and I’ll help you figure out how we can reach those goals as a team. I’m here to support you on your journey of discovering and becoming the real you—the person beneath the mask, the you who knows that with a little help, a brighter future is totally possible!

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Humorous, Direct

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    1 year of experience
  • Training
    PsyD (Doctor of Psychology) at Chicago School of Professional Psychology, MS (Master of Science) at Loyola College
  • License type
    CP (Clinical Psychologist) (Maryland)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Depression, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    End of life care, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Women's issues, Identity issues
  • Therapy methods
    Behavioral Couples Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Couples therapy, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    8730 Georgia Avenue #200e
    Silver Spring, MD 20910