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Orlesa Poole

Therapist(She/Her)
9 years of experience
12 patients on Headway
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Relationship issues
  • Couples therapy, Child or adolescent therapy, Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

I help individuals and couples who feel overloaded, anxious, or stuck. Life can be exhausting when stress, anxiety and relationship problems start piling up. You might be doing everything you can to keep going, but still feeling tense, misunderstood and worn down. When things feel heavy for too long, it can impact your sleep, your confidence, and your ability to show up the way you want to.

I offer a calm, steady space where you can talk openly without judgment. My work is focused on helping you understand what you’re feeling, why it’s happening, and how to get relief. You’ll get support that feels real, straightforward, and grounded.

My approach to therapy

I use evidence-based strategies and a very practical style of therapy. I listen closely, give clear feedback, and work with you to build skills that make daily life feel more manageable. My approach is active, warm, and focused on helping you feel better sooner rather than later.

What you can expect from me

In our first session, I’ll focus on getting to know what’s been weighing on you and what you want help with right now. You can expect a calm, steady space where you can speak openly without feeling rushed or judged. I’ll ask questions to understand your symptoms, triggers, relationship patterns, and the stress you’ve been carrying. By the end of that session, we’ll have a clear plan for what we’re working on and what you can expect moving forward. After that, sessions are structured, grounded, and focused on real change. We’ll talk through what’s coming up for you, build the skills you need to manage stress and anxiety, and make steady progress toward feeling more stable, confident, and in control of your life.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Direct, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    9 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Catholic University of America
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Clinical) (Maryland)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Carelon Behavioral Health

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    Family issues, Anger management, Maternal mental health, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD, Infertility
  • Therapy methods
    Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Play, Behavioral Couples Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
  • Care types
    Couples therapy, Child or adolescent therapy, Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Infants / Toddlers, Adults
  • Languages
    English