Ayanna C., MA, LCPC (MD), LPC (DC), NCC, ACS (MD)
During challenging seasons—whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, or supporting a child with ADHD—it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and unsure where to begin. Therapy can offer not just relief, but a clear path forward. Ayanna believes that meaningful change begins within a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship. She works to create a space that feels both safe and empowering—where clients can be open, understood, and supported without judgment.
With over 15 years of experience, Ayanna has worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families across diverse backgrounds. She is particularly skilled in helping clients navigate life transitions, emotional overwhelm, and complex personal or family dynamics. Her approach is thoughtful and tailored, integrating multiple evidence-based modalities to meet each client’s unique needs. Together, you will explore both past experiences and present challenges, while building practical strategies that support emotional wellness, clarity, and long-term growth.
As an Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS), Ayanna offers professional clinical supervision to graduate-level clinicians in Maryland pursuing state licensure. Her supervision approach focuses on ethical practice, skill development, and fostering confidence in emerging therapists.
Bola B., LCSW (MD)
Bola Badmus is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a strong record of service in the mental health field since 2016. Bola has provided clinical and supportive services to a broad range of individuals, including children and adolescents, young adults, families, older adults, and men and women from varied cultural and social backgrounds. Her professional experience spans multiple settings, including community mental health, private practice, school social work, juvenile detention, domestic violence services, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and partial hospitalization programs. Through these roles, she has developed significant expertise in addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, and life adjustment challenges. Bola is recognized for her compassionate, client-centered approach and her ability to establish strong therapeutic alliances that support meaningful and lasting change. Her practice is grounded in evidence-based treatment modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, psychoeducation, behavior modification, and mindfulness-based interventions. She is also pursuing certification in Internal Family Systems, further strengthening her capacity to provide innovative, evidence-based care. Committed to professional excellence and lifelong learning, Bola approaches care holistically, with attention to the full range of factors that influence individual well-being, including physical health, family and community support systems, educational and work environments, and faith or spirituality. She is fluent in English and Yoruba and is dedicated to delivering high-quality, culturally responsive services that empower individuals to achieve healing, resilience, and personal growth.
Chardai W., MSN, PMHNP-BC (MD)
Chardai is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with a passion for providing high quality and comprehensive mental health support. With over ten years of experience in health care, she is dedicated to creating a safe, non-judgmental environment for individuals struggling with mental health challenges. Her clinical expertise includes managing a wide range of psychiatric conditions, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. A strong advocate for mental health awareness, Chardai is committed to reducing stigma and empowering patients through a combination of evidence-based treatment and patient-centered approach. Whether you are seeking short-term or long-term management of your mental health, Chardai can help navigate you on your journey to achieve a healthier mindset and emotional healing.
Stefani B., LMSW (MD, VA), LGSW (DC),
Stefani's deep commitment to the field of social work is evident in her comprehensive approach to supporting individuals facing a range of life challenges. Whether it's grief and loss, trauma, depression, or navigating transitional life stages, such as the leap from high school to college, the role of a caregiver, or the complexities of divorce, Stefani is there to help. She draws on a variety of theoretical frameworks, including mindfulness-based cognitive behavior theory, solution-focused brief therapy, psychodynamic theory, and motivational interviewing, to provide a diverse and comprehensive approach to her therapeutic practice. This comprehensive approach reassures clients that their needs will be understood and that interventions will be tailored accordingly. Her service includes dealing with grief and loss, transitional life stages, trauma, depression, and anxiety.
Ashley B.
Client Care Coordinator & Intake Specialist
With a strong academic foundation in Psychology, Ashley serves as the compassionate first point of contact for clients entering Origins Counseling Services. Dedicated to creating a seamless and supportive onboarding experience, Ashley helps guide prospective clients through initial inquiries, intake logistics, and care coordination to ensure they are matched with the right clinician for their unique journey. Ashley is passionate about removing friction from the mental health journey and making compassionate care accessible from day one.