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Lemlem Zellelew

Therapist(She, Her, Hers)
8 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

You have come to the right place if you are grown but the child in you is still suffering from past childhood neglect or abuse, attachment wounds from inconsistent caregivers, toxic relationships or narcissistic abuse, chronic invalidation or feeling "too much" or "not enough", PTSD symptoms from a traumatic event, interwoven with earlier unresolved trauma, and you've done some work before, maybe even years of it-but something remains stuck. You are functioning on the outside but on the inside you may feel emotionally numb, hyper vigilant, confused about your sense of self, emotionally reactive or shut down, and exhausted by constant self-analysis with little real shift.

My approach to therapy

I can provide therapy to people who live in Maryland and California. I have specialized training/certificate for Prolonged Exposure Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy through NCPTSD . I can also provided EMDR Basic Level. Written Exposure Therapy, STAIR, PTSD Coping Skills, CBT, and/or supportive talk therapy.

What you can expect from me

My clinical specialization focuses on helping people heal from trauma-related issues, PTSD, Depression, and Anxiety. I've have a warm, caring presence and stay flexible in the therapeutic journey. The patient is the expert of his/her own self so I actively listen, ask questions, and provide treatment as well as tools/resources depending on the modality.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Solution Oriented, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    8 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Spalding University, BA (Bachelor of Arts) at The University of Maryland, College Park
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (California), LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Clinical) (Maryland)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues
  • More specialties
    Family issues, LGBTQIA+, End of life care, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD, Diabetes, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Exposure Response Prevention, Strength-Based, Humanistic, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Trauma Focused CBT, Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English
Next available: Jun 24