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Allison Gonzalez, LCSW-C

Allison Gonzalez, LCSW-C

Columbia

Cedar Ridge Counseling Provider
As a dedicated therapist, Allison (she/her) seeks to foster a safe and compassionate space where clients can show up as their authentic selves. With a strong commitment to client-centered care, Allison’s approach is collaborative and tailored to each client’s unique experiences and goals. Allison has experience working with individuals dealing with life transitions, mood disorders, trauma, gender and sexuality, reproductive issues, and neurodiversity.

Allison practices from a trauma-informed lens and has been trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. She additionally pulls from cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing and humanistic theory in her work. Allison assists clients in achieving a greater sense of balance, fulfillment, and empowerment

Victoria (Tori) Shequine, LCPC

Victoria (Tori) Shequine, LCPC

Columbia, Telehealth, Timonium

Cedar Ridge
Tori Shequine, LCPC, received her MA in clinical psychology from Towson University. A licensed professional counselor, specializing in relationship issues, abuse and trauma, Tori has been able to positively impact her clients by tailoring her approach to the client’s unique personal needs. Utilizing a holistic approach, Tori draws from cognitive, behavioral, humanistic, transpersonal, and existential traditions, together with alternative therapies backed up by the latest research, to alleviate suffering and gain a sense of empowerment in one’s life. Tori has trained with Jon Kabat-Zinn in Mindfulness for Healthcare Professionals and Bellaruth Naperstak in Guided Imagery and Visualization.
Amy Naylor

Amy Naylor

Columbia

Kyla Duhart LCSW, Cedar Ridge Counseling
Amy is a licensed clinical social worker with 7 years of experience working with kids and adolescents for outpatient mental health services in school settings.

Amy completed her Bachelors Degree in Family Studies at Towson University and obtained a Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work. She received her LCSW-C in 2019.

Amy enjoys working with children and adolescents, along with their families, to build better connections and find healthy ways of coping with and solving problems.

Amy uses different modalities to collaborate with her clients to identify and deal with the challenges in their life. Amy has experience working with children and adolescents experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma related responses, oppositional behaviors, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorders.

Favorite quote: “Be curious, not judgmental” – Ted Lasso

Rick Conway

Rick Conway

Columbia

Kyla Duhart LCSW, Cedar Ridge Counseling
Rick Conway, LCPAT, LCPC, ATR-BC is a licensed art psychotherapist and clinical counselor with an MA from The George Washington University as well as an MFA from Southern Methodist University. The focus of his studies has been trauma based and multicultural practices including the LGBTQ+ community.

Rick received The Katherine J. Williams and Prasad Family Multicultural Award from GWU for his work at the Whitman-Walker Health Clinic in SE Washington DC and The Children’s National Medical Center in the cancer/hematology wing. Rick works with all ages but has a particular emphasis on youth and teen clients.

Susan Iekel, LCSW-C, LICSW, LCSW

Susan Iekel, LCSW-C, LICSW, LCSW

Columbia

Kyla Duhart LCSW, Cedar Ridge Counseling
Susan Iekel, LCSW-C, LICSW, LCSW is a clinical social worker licensed to practice in MD, DC, and VA. Susan works from a collaborative, strengths-based perspective, and believes a strong and trusting therapeutic relationship is the foundation for a successful treatment outcome. She has a special interest in wellness and the mind-body connection in treating the whole person. Susan has post-graduate training in Jungian-informed psychotherapy, which utilizes creative techniques such as dreamwork and the use of the arts in the therapeutic process. This approach can offer a “deeper-dive” in therapy that Susan believes can promote insight, growth, and a richer life.

Susan earned her Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Maryland in 2002. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Dance with a Concentration in Dance Movement Therapy from Goucher College. Prior to joining Cedar Ridge Counseling Center, Susan provided therapy and clinical social work services in the non-profit and State sectors in the Baltimore Washington Metro area.

Susan specializes in working with individuals ages 21 and up.

Theodora Adedeji, LCPC, LPC, NCC

Theodora Adedeji, LCPC, LPC, NCC

Columbia

Kyla Duhart LCSW, Cedar Ridge Counseling
Theodora has over 20 years of experience in the Mental Health field. She is a National Certified Counselor, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, a Licensed Professional Counselor in the District of Columbia, and an Approved Clinical Supervisor.

Theodora is a trained Diagnostician who has served a wide population of children and adults in DC and MD. Her area of specialization is in Adjustment D/O, anxiety, depression, work life balance, behavioral problems, stress management, mood disorders, relational, interpersonal and social conflicts. Her theoretical approach is eclectic. She takes a holistic approach to wellness to meet the client where they are, and assist them in developing strength based techniques in reaching their goals in a non judgmental environment.

Theodora provides services to Individuals, families, couples, adolescents, and children.

Treatment focuses on client centered, solution-focused, and problem solving techniques.

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