Heather Ruiz is a Licensed Graduate Social Worker in Washington, DC with several years of experience working with individuals and families in various settings, including crisis counseling at a residential treatment center, care coordination at a family shelter, and outpatient psychotherapy to individuals with psychiatric diagnoses. Her eclectic background in teaching, EdTech, and musical theatre has exposed her to diverse communities, encouraged her to address issues creatively, and adapt to individual needs.
Erika Bugaj is a licensed independent clinical social worker practicing in Tenleytown, Washington, DC. Erika has many years of experience as a social worker and therapist, as well as experience as a teacher. She specializes in perinatal mental health at this time, though she is a trained child, teen, and family therapist.
Devon Pu is a licensed graduate social worker in Tenleytown, Washington, D.C. with extensive experience in healthcare systems treating severe mental illness and trauma. Her background as a therapist in inpatient psychiatric settings has honed her skills in culturally sensitive care, solutions-focused interventions, and skills building to help those living with mental illness and traumatic life experiences.
Jada Maultsby is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Tenleytown, Washington, D. C. with several years of experience working with individuals such as adults, young professionals, and college students. Jada has earned her Bachelors of Science from The Catholic University of America and her Masters of Social work from University of Maryland, Baltimore. Jada provides individual therapy especially to those seeking help for anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, and emotional regulation. She believes in creating a safe space, empowering each client, and validating their individual experiences as they navigate life.
Ingrid Joseph is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor in Tenleytown, Washington, D. C. with experience in residential and healthcare systems treating severe mental illness and trauma. Her background as therapist in crisis outpatient settings has allowed her to grow the skills it takes to make strong connections with clients helping them overcome obstacles and achieve their goals.
Asha is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Tenleytown, Washington, D. C. with several years of experience working with children and adolescents. She has worked with children and adolescents within clinical mental health, applied behavioral analysis, and educational development settings. Her experience in these areas has developed her skills and knowledge necessary to provide the best care for her clients.
Kati is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor and Music Therapist in
Tenleytown, Washington, D.C. who has worked with infants, children, teenagers
and adults across medical, mental health, educational and community settings.
Thomas Cody is an MSW Student Intern therapist in Tenleytown, Washington, DC with a passion for cognitive behavioral therapy, psychoeducation, and mindfulness. His background has given him training in diversity, sensitivity, solutions-focused approaches, and skills aimed at helping those dealing with mental illness or traumatic life experiences.
Sophia Jindoyan is a licensed graduate social worker in Washington, DC. Sophia has experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, and adults, and has a special interest in providing supportive, empathetic, and holistic trauma-informed care.
Molly Byrom is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who serves clients in both Washington, D.C. and North Carolina. Molly earned her Masters of Social Work at the University of Alabama in 2015, and is trained in EMDR Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She specializes in working with individuals only within the LGTBQ+ community, as well as those with religious trauma, relationship issues, and symptoms of anxiety and depression. In D.C., she offers virtual sessions only with adults ages 18 to 40. Molly does her best to embody what she recommends to her clients: emotional regulation, self witnessing, and interdependence in relationships. She considers it a privilege to walk alongside her clients, as they do the brave work of showing up for themselves.
Talia Pfeffer is an advanced-year Master of Social Work Student with a concentration in Clinical Social Work with Adults at The Catholic University of America. Talia has prior field experience in medical social work, where she provided brief psychodynamic psychotherapy and care coordination to individuals and families with chronic health conditions.
Luba Gritsunov is a first-year MSW student at Ohio State University, specializing in mental health counseling. Having spent several years as an individual educator, she honed the skills of personalized support and active listening. Luba enjoys working with young individuals of various cultural backgrounds. She is bilingual in English and Russian.
Camille White is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Tenleytown, Washington, D. C. with over fifteen years of experience working with children, adolescents, and their families. Her background as both a teacher and school counselor has allowed her to grow the skills it takes to make strong connections with clients, helping them overcome obstacles to their social-emotional wellbeing and access to success.
Anne-Marie Ruwe is is a Licensed Graduate Social Worker in Washington, D. C., with several years of experience working with children and adults in various settings. After beginning her journey with Dandelion as an intern during graduate school and having recently graduated, Anne-Marie has officially been brought on as a full-time staff therapist. She takes a fresh, creative approach to therapy and enjoys practicing from a feminist perspective. Anne-Marie enjoys working with teens, college-aged students, and young adults.
Caroline is a DC-based second year MSW student at Ohio State University, specializing in mental health counseling and substance use. She has over a decade of experience working with youth and adults in various settings. Her background as a sexuality educator and human resources advisor has allowed her to develop the skills needed to create safe spaces for people to bring their most sensitive issues and empower them to develop the skills needed to cope and thrive. Caroline is a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community and loves to support Queer youth and adults.
Zyer Beaty is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor in Washington, D. C. with over 6 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and their families. She has a heart for youth, education, travel, and mental health. Zyer currently serves as a high school counselor in the DC Public School System; her background as a school counselor and counselor educator has allowed her to grow the skills it takes to make strong connections with clients helping them overcome obstacles to their social-emotional well-being and access to success. With Zyer’s academic background, Zyer specializes in working with teenagers, young adults, college students, and graduate students.
If you’re interested in learning more about working with the Dandelion Counseling & Care team for therapy services in our Tenleytown practice or via online counseling sessions, we look forward to hearing from you. You can get in touch with us by:
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