Krista Okanume, LGPC

“You are the expert of your life. Your process towards change is just that; a process. Each moment you show up for yourself is enough. As long as you keep showing up, that’s one step towards your commitment to change”

Treatment Focus

  • Anxiety
  • Trauma
  • Childhood Traumas
  • Depression
  • Self-Esteem Issues
  • Relationship Difficulties
  • Women’s Issues
  • Life Transitions

About The Clinician

Krista received her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Bowie State University and her Master’s in Counseling Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, DC Campus. She is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC).

Krista’s experience working with children began during their undergraduate years as an intern at a nonprofit organization. She worked with children experiencing various disorders such as autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, and anger/behavioral problems. During her graduate school internship, she worked with children, teens, and adults struggling with family trauma, depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, attachment issues, relationship issues, and co-occurring disorders.

In her clinical practice, they focus on working with children, adolescents, and adults dealing with mood disorders, anxiety, depression, family and generational trauma, childhood trauma, self-esteem issues, ADHD, and stress.

Credentials

Counseling Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology DC Campus

Bachelor’s in Psychology from Bowie State University

LGPC

Approach

  • Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Person-Centered Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Ready to get Started?
Call us at 301-701-6965 for a short chat with our Client Care Coordinator, who is available weekdays during our normal office hours. You can also fill out the New Patient Registration Form to be on your way to schedule and complete an initial assessment.